Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) says it will invest some R233 million in the comprehensive rehabilitation of the Durban Port Road. TNPA said the project is expected to be implemented over a two-year period, with a traffic management plan...
Eskom has responded to concerns raised by a report from German consultancy group VGBE Energy regarding potential stage 13 load shedding in South Africa. The report, commissioned by the National Treasury to assess Eskom’s coal-fired power...
In today’s digital landscape, big data and artificial intelligence (AI), including ChatGPT, has transformed the way we work and interact. However, what often goes unnoticed is the enormous amount of water that AI consumes. By Boitumelo Pako...
The Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) estimates released by Stats SA for the fourth quarter of 2023 indicate ongoing pressure on the construction industry, particularly in residential and civil construction works. Residential investment has seen...
The closure of long steel plants in South Africa could have a notable impact on local zinc usage. The users of long steel from these plants are major zinc consumers, using it extensively in galvanizing, highlights Simon Norton, Director of the...
The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) welcomes the recent announcements made by the Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana to streamline procedures, enhance accountability, and introduce new financing instruments to bolster...
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a critical tool for promoting a sustainable future in South Africa, addressing environmental challenges such as pollution, waste management, and mitigating resource depletion. As the CEO of The Glass...
As part of the City’s Urban Energy Poverty Programme, alternative energy solutions are being investigated in informal settlements where grid-connected electrification is not possible. In City-supplied areas, where feasible, almost 100% of the older...
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Cape Town City Hall on Thursday. Below is the SONA in numbers: Social Assistance More than 26 million – South Africans who continue to receive social assistance...
