Phela Ramoeli, SADC Secretariat Head of Water Division, speaks about water quality and industrialisation at the 7th SADC River Basin Organisation Workshop at The Vaal, South Africa. Source: Global Water Partnership Southern Africa
A panel discussion organised by consulting engineering firm Gibb brought together leaders in the water sector to discuss the potential of desalination as a viable alternative water source for South Africa. Source: GIBB Engineering &...
The minimal winter rain Western Cape has brought little relief to the drought stricken province. Dam levels have shown only a marginal increase of 8% while consumption has increased and the 500 million litre per day target is being exceeded. The...
In unveiling its new ‘Africa Organisation’, Veolia Water Technologies has entered the next chapter in its history. The water solutions specialist is laying out a new global vision that will enhance its ability to respond to Africa’s water treatment...
By Danielle Petterson By 2011, Stellenbosch Municipality had a huge backlog in the availability of bulk infrastructure, hampering development and growth in the region and leading to a moratorium on all new developments. The reason for this was the...
The year 2017 marks a key milestone for APE Pumps as it celebrates its 65th year in business, underscoring its design, manufacturing and project management capabilities. From its inception in 1952, APE Pumps has been an innovator in the field of...
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) plans to take legal action against the Department of Water and Sanitation over delays in Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. Outa’s basis for the case is over serious maladministration arising...
Vehicle manufacturer Ford is relooking how it uses technologies in processes that include the use of water in an effort to reduce its water consumption. In order to achieve this, the company said it has become involved in several projects which...
Water restrictions could be extended for another year in KwaZulu-Natal following an application from Umgeni Water to the Department of Water and Sanitation to extend water restrictions. The province currently has mandatory water restrictions of 15%...
