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Eskom cuts power to local municipality over unpaid debt
Eskom this week announced its intentions to cut power to the Mafube Local Municipality after it failed to pay its outstanding debt. According to the utility the scheduled interruptions, which began this week, will continue until a satisfactory payment agreement has...
read moreAnother Eskom executive resigns
Thava Govender has resigned as Group Executive of Generation for Eskom. Govender, who is set to leave the utility at the end of October, is also Acting Group Executive of Risk and Sustainability. Govender has worked for Eskom for 27 years and during this time held...
read moreTurffontein storm water upgrade nears completion
Construction on the Turffontein storm water upgrade is nearing completion with Phase 1B already 80% complete. The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) completed phase 1A and are busy with phase 1B of the project. The project is in line with the Johannesburg Roads...
read morePlanning kicks off on Bonteheuwel Housing Project
The City of Cape Town’s Transport and Urban Development Authority has started with the environmental and land use planning process for a proposed housing project in Bonteheuwel. This was revealed following a recent public meeting at the Bonteheuwel Civic Centre. The...
read moreStudy to shed light on improved access to solar energy
The City of Cape Town is partnering with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Southern Africa Energy Program (SAEP) to investigate appropriate mechanisms to unlock access to solar energy for more of Cape Town’s residents. This forms...
read moreEkurhuleni prioritises training of water stewards
The City of Ekurhuleni is set implement an Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) that will train water stewards. The programme will see 300 youth enter a three-year apprenticeship intended to create sustainable artisanal jobs and phase out dependency on external...
read moreGlobal law firm reaches financial close on biggest solar farm in West Africa
Global law firm, Norton Rose Fulbright, has successfully reached financial close on the biggest solar farm in West Africa. The Kita solar farm is 50MW project in Sikasso, Mali. The project is being constructed by the first French green Independent Power Producer, Akuo...
read moreSenior Pikitup officials suspended amid fleet tender misconduct
The City of Johannesburg has suspended senior officials who were responsible for processing a Pikitup fleet tender, pending an investigation into allegations of misconduct. The City’s leadership took this step after refuse removal services were disrupted two weeks ago...
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Smart water management
Water service authorities are seeing an increasing need to install water management devices to address growing water challenges. WASA speaks to Marcus Thulsidas, business development director, Utility Systems, about how the company’s smart electronic water control...
read moreBuilding social justice and communities
The Independent Development Trust (IDT) is making a major difference through the implementation of strategic projects, which will help shape current and future societies that are integrated, inclusive and equipped with the skills to compete in the local and...
read moreThe answer to reuse
One of the most robust, versatile and widely used unit operations in the treatment of wastewater worldwide is dissolved air flotation. With a growing market for wastewater reuse, the demand for these systems is expected to rise accordingly. The importance of dissolved...
read moreThe future with Grundfos for Well Drillers
Grundfos for Well Drillers is a beneficial programme providing the best knowledge, training and tools to ease workflows and grow businesses. It’s about working smarter, thanks to product innovation. Ambition is a core value instilled in the work and culture at...
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Climate conscious insurers pulling out of coal mining
With rising concerns about global warming and a push toward ethical underwriting, global insurance companies are taking steps to distance themselves from coal in the wake of climate change concerns. Late last year, insurance giant Zurich announced that it would stop...
read moreBillion dollar investment accelerates Africa’s fight for sustainability
Mars Multisales Africa, a division of Mars Incorporated, has partnered with Mpact to implement a revolutionary new modular packaging policy designed to cut costs, increase packing efficiency, and reduce waste. The initiative, which forms part of the company’s global...
read moreSteel industry calls for urgent intervention to counter current crisis
The challenges faced by the South African downstream steel sector are threatening the viability of the entire industry. This is according to Warne Rippon, Executive Director of steel major, Allied Steelrode. According to Rippon one of the primary issues that needs to...
read moreSky to tap: The inside track on how water is provided and managed
By Russell Dick* Water. In the last year, you’ve heard endless sound bites, read numerous articles, and had countless conversations with Capetonians and other affected stakeholders. So it’s likely that you already know this: there will never be any more fresh water on...
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