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3D printing: the first metal spare part for trucks
3D printing has been taken to the next level by Mercedes-Benz Trucks. The company has produced its first printed spare part made of metal. The part – a thermostat cover […]

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Bridge collapse: forensic investigation underway
The Department of Labour (DoL) has started its inspection to determine the cause of the collapse of the unused pedestrian bridge over the N3 highway. Five people were injured, three […]

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Mt Edgecombe closes the gap
Two-and-half years since construction first began, the north and south decks of the one-kilometre ramp of the Mt Edgecombe Interchange were joined, marking the ramp’s place in the record books […]

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Zille will ask DWS to pay back the money
The Western Cape Government will ask the national Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) to ‘pay back the money’ after it was forced to divert R3.5 million to conduct emergency […]

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Mokonyane denies claims she compromised Gauteng’s water
Minister of Water and Sanitation Nomvula Mokonyane has dismissed the claims by the Organization Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) that she has deliberately delayed the implementation of Phase II of the […]

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DoL emphasises EE compliance for state contracts

Posted By Danielle Petterson on August 16, 2017 in News, Policy and legislation

The Department of Labour (DoL) has advised companies to ensure that they have proper employment equity (EE) plans in place as proposed amendments to equity legislation will tie state contracts […]

Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association conducts much-needed Responsible Care training

Posted By Frances on August 16, 2017 in Articles, Hazardous Waste, Training

The Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association (CAIA) is currently training 50 SQAS Southern Africa auditors at its head office in Rosebank, Johannesburg, in collaboration with the European Chemical Industry Council […]

Technical papers

Managing the water balance

Posted By Riante Naidoo on August 14, 2017 in Technical papers

By Konstant Bruinette and Tian Claassens A holistic approach in the analysis of and turnaround strategies for municipal water supply systems – the perspectives of a financier. Download the full […]

Multimedia

Inside one of the biggest e-waste dumps in the world in Ghana

Posted By Frances on August 16, 2017 in Multimedia

Agbogbloshie, once an idyllic landscape of wetlands and small farms, is now a toxic place. Burning of the E-waste are harming poor people’s health and devastating the environment. Source: YouTube […]

Company Profiles from IMIESA magazine

IMIESA Cover Story

Laying firm foundations in housing

AfriSam’s just-in-time readymix solutions are helping to accelerate delivery on a range of single- and multistorey residential projects. On the ...

Kibiti Ntshumaelo, managing director of Lekwa Consulting Engineers

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Building tomorrow’s megacities

IMIESA spoke to Kibiti Ntshumaelo, managing director of Lekwa Consulting Engineers, about the company’s amazing journey since its founding back in ...

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 ...

IMIESA Government Voice

One mission, one vision

ERWAT’s role as Ekurhuleni’s dedicated wastewater service provider is critical in supporting major infrastructure programmes within the metro, which are ...

Company Profiles from Water&Sanitation magazine

WASA Cover Story

Ambitions for Africa – New goals new strategy

In unveiling its new ‘Africa Organisation’, Veolia Water Technologies has entered the next chapter in its history. The water solutions specialist ...

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, ...