President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated that South Africa will decarbonise at a pace and scale that is affordable to the economy and society. “If we act too fast, we risk damaging huge sections of our economy before we have built alternative...
Smart cities come with a host of benefits, not the least among them is the social benefit. With many examples to draw from the question remains: What unique challenges do South African cities face when trying to make a city smart? By Duncan Nortier...
Minister Pemmy Majodina prioritizes infrastructure investment, sustainable resource use, and effective water management. Building on her predecessor’s reforms, she aims to secure water as both a fundamental right and a catalyst for economic...
Gentrification is a dirty word, and inner-city renewal is necessary in South Africa. Can these two competing realities coexist, or will the poor always lose when we modernise our cities? By Duncan Nortier Gentrification always comes at the cost of...
It is difficult to overstate the good work done by now former Minster of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu. His impact on the sector was felt, and appreciated. Starting his tenure in new and challenging waters as the Ministry of Human Settlements,...
With South Africa being a water-scarce country, widespread adoption of climate-smart farming practices requires concerted efforts to educate and support farmers, particularly small-scale producers, says SRK Consulting. Over 60% of water use in the...
The Minerals Council of South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to work alongside Minister Gwede Mantashe to unlock the full potential of the mining industry. The recent reappointment of Mantashe as the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum...
Over the coming years, Africa’s growing renewable energy industries are expected to reduce imports, create jobs, and build the local capital base. The International Energy Agency estimates that around 4 million additional energy-related jobs are...
Transnet said on Thursday it would appeal a court decision to award Sasol and TotalEnergies about R6.2bn in damages and interest to settle a tariff dispute. Sasol said earlier on Thursday that it won the award in a High Court ruling against...
