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Did Mokonyane delay Gauteng’s water supply?
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 […]

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Is SA to blame for its lack of access to e-waste?
At least 90% of printed circuit boards and 80% of plastic recovered from electronic waste (e-waste) in South Africa is exported for reprocessing, a recent study showed. The study, which […]

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Investing to build a world-class healthcare waste solution
Investing in innovative solutions is receiving a greater emphasis in the waste management sector. Waste management company Averda has said it is committed to diversifying its waste business and building […]

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Brown orders ‘deep dive’ investigation into Eskom
Eskom will undergo a “deep dive” independent investigation that will look into its affairs over the past ten years. The investigation was ordered by Public Enterprises minister Lynne Brown. Several […]

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Exploring alternative water sources in SA
Looking at ways to expand South Africa’s pool of water resources was addressed at a round table discussion held at the end of last week in Johannesburg. Hosted by engineering […]

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News

ECSA gets nod of approval from International Engineering Alliance

Posted By Riante Naidoo on July 24, 2017 in News

During a recent meeting of the International Engineering Alliance (IEA) held in Alaska, the IEA confirmed and recognised ECSA‘s standards and processes for the Washington Accord for an additional six […]

Articles

Waste-to-energy is way forward for SA’s waste sector

Posted By Riante Naidoo on July 21, 2017 in News, Recycling, Waste

Leaders in the South African waste management industry have their sights set on expanding the country’s waste-to-energy potential. Exploring this has two significant benefits. Firstly, it provides an alternative to […]

Technical papers

What is “sick concrete syndrome”? Every engineer’s nightmare!

Posted By Frances on June 5, 2017 in Technical papers

Submitted by Hyson Cells After about thirty years the concrete structures that we assumed as being unbreakable suddenly disintegrate and collapse as a result of corrosion of the reinforcing steel. […]

Multimedia

Sustainable development of water in SA

Posted By Riante Naidoo on July 24, 2017 in Multimedia

South Africa is a water scarce country that receives a low amount of annual rainfall, and also has limited access to its few underground aquifers. Demand for water across the […]

Company Profiles from IMIESA magazine

IMIESA Cover Story

AfriSam cements a major Free State route

Bulk tanker distribution services provided by AfriSam ensure the efficient delivery of its proprietary Roadstab stabilisation product for an existing ...

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Ammann expands its competitive niche

IMIESA talks to Rocco Lehman, managing director of Ammann Construction Machinery South Africa, about expansion plans and new product launches ...

IMIESA Panel Discussion

Proactive water-loss reduction

Eight provinces have been declared to be in states of disaster due to the ongoing drought. Because of this, the ...

A Ø630mm HDPE bulk water pipeline replacement at Courtai

IMIESA Government Voice

Pioneers in water-loss reduction

Water leakage and non-revenue water are growing problems in South Africa, with many initiatives aimed at addressing the issue. Drakenstein ...

Company Profiles from Water&Sanitation magazine

WASA Cover Story

Beat sick concrete

What is sick concrete syndrome? Every engineer’s nightmare! Hyson Cells has been developing new technologies for fast, efficient solutions to ...

WASA In the Hot Seat

Perfection through advanced technology

Grundfos offers advanced water management and treatment solutions across all industries and building types. Katrina Zlobich, business development manager: Water Treatment, ...