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...
South Africa’s non-revenue water (NRW) is rising to unsustainable levels, with nearly half the water piped through the country’s infrastructure being lost through leaks, theft or nonpayment. “Water management is everyone’s problem,” highlights...
A South African member committee of the World Energy Council (WEC) has been officially launched under the auspices of the Energy Council of South Africa. This committee comprises ten high-level energy professionals from both public and private...
Mary Ngechu – a sustainability ambassador, environmental enthusiast and social entrepreneur – speaks to Infrastructure News on the value of waste, the waste industry in East Africa and her upcoming keynote address at the upcoming International...
As we observe #WorldEarthDay on 22 April 2024, Alison Groves, Director: Discipline Lead: Built Ecology, WSP in Africa and John Rammutla, Principal Associate: Highways, WSP in Africa, examine the theme “Planet vs Plastics” – and the role of circular...
While life without plastic might be hard to imagine, there is a renewable, recyclable and sustainable alternative to single-use plastics and many other fossil fuel derivatives: wood from responsibly managed plantations and forests. This is the...
Enza Construction, a well-established player in integrated building and infrastructure solutions in South Africa, highlights its expertise in civil engineering through its involvement in the Seriti Vunumoya MTS & LILO project. The completion of...
Recent research from Boston University highlights China’s unique opportunity to spearhead an energy revolution across Africa. However, this potential hinges on a crucial reversal of nearly two decades of neglect towards green power...
Implementing sustainable and renewable energy solutions has become critical in assuring South Africa’s future, and one of the avenues being explored is the use of solar power. However, while several solar photovoltaic (PV) farms have been...
