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New initiative to ensure Cape Town has adequate water
3rd December 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

A new partnership has been launched to help Cape Town become more water secure amid the threat of future droughts brought on by climate change. The Table Mountain Water Source Partnership was... 


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Glencore sets ‘just transition’ from coal in promising motion with wheat pilot project
18th November 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Glencore has set the ‘just transition’ in promising motion with a highly successful winter wheat pilot project in Mpumalanga, South Africa’s province of coal mining and coal-fired power generation.... 


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Consulting engineers influential in mining success
12th November 2021 By: Anna Moross

Consulting engineers play an important role throughout the mining process, from the exploration phase to the construction and operation of the mine, says Consulting Engineers South Africa CEO... 


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Northern Cape community mining project helps curb illegal operations
5th November 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

In the midst of a desert wilderness, for about 109 km from the south bank of the Orange river, which forms part of the border between South Africa and Namibia, miner Lower Orange River Diamonds... 


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Northern Cape community mining project helps curb illegal operations
5th November 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

In the midst of a desert wilderness, for about 109 km from the south bank of the Orange river, which forms part of the border between South Africa and Namibia, miner Lower Orange River Diamonds... 


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Minerals Council says collaboration is key to unlocking growth-supporting infrastructure
22nd October 2021 By: Nadine James

There have been positive developments since the introduction of the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan in October last year, and while implementation has been delayed, continued engagement... 


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Minerals Council says collaboration is key to unlocking growth-supporting infrastructure
22nd October 2021 By: Nadine James

There have been positive developments since the introduction of the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan in October last year, and while implementation has been delayed, continued engagement... 


Insurer first company outside cobalt supply chain to join Fair Cobalt Alliance
19th October 2021 By: Donna Slater

Multistakeholder action platform the Fair Cobalt Alliance (FCA) has welcomed Netherlands-based insurer AnsvarIdéa to its membership.                                     The FCA is committed to... 


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Sustaining water supply requires innovation
15th October 2021

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu pleaded with water sector stakeholders to rally behind ensuring that water supply exceeds water demand during his keynote address at the fifth Water... 


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Broad view of water treatment options advised by consulting firm
15th October 2021

A broad view should be taken when considering the options for treating water, says consulting engineering firm SRK Consulting principal engineer Xanthe Adams. Complying with water quality limits... 


Customised bottling service introduced
15th October 2021

Container supplier Conceptainer’s range of specialist packaging services now includes contract bottling of almost any liquid product. 


Technology that treats municipal wastewater to reusable quality being tested in South Africa
1st October 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

WEC Projects has been selected by the Water Research Commission (WRC), under the South African Sanitation Technology Enterprise Programme (Sastep), to test a new off-grid sanitation system with the... 


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Coal dependence will linger, says Mike Teke
24th September 2021 By: Halima Frost

South Africa will continue to depend on coal for at least another 60 years as a baseload energy resource, and although its use will wane over time, it will remain an integral part of the Integrated... 


Sewerage project brings hope
17th September 2021

To address the water and sewage challenges at Emalahleni Local Municipality, diversified miner Exxaro Coal Central (ECC) handed over the Thubelihle Ext.5 Sewerage Infrastructure Project to the... 


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Infrastructural challenges impede coal industry
17th September 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

South Africa is a major coal-exporting country, with its coal sector also providing baseload capacity for the country. However, infrastructure challenges negatively impact on the local industry,... 


Water Tribunal dismisses appeal against granting of Elandsfontein water-use licence
10th September 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Emerging African phosphate explorer and developer Kropz says the Water Tribunal has dismissed an appeal against the granting of an integrated water-use licence (WUL) for the Elandsfontein project.... 


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Company uses innovative ideas in municipal project
10th September 2021 By: Anna Moross

Consulting engineers Knight Piésold completed the design and construction supervision of the 25 ML rectangular reinforced concrete reservoir at the Emoyeni site for the eThekwini municipality... 


Infrastructure upgrades for eThekwini municipality
10th September 2021

Consulting engineers Bosch Projects and financial institution Bosch Capital – members of the Bosch Holdings group of companies – work closely with municipalities nationally to assist with upgrading... 


KBC hosts webinar to highlight important role women play in the mining industry
7th September 2021

A holistic provider of Onboarding solutions in Southern Africa, as well as induction and other training solutions across the mining industry, KBC Health & Safety hosted a ‘Women in Mining’ webinar... 


International initiative to narrow water investment gap in Africa launched
3rd September 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

A partnership has been launched to convene an international high-level panel to mobilise international commitment for water investments and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa. The... 


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Water 2021: Reform urgently needed
23rd August 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global water use has increased by a factor of six over the past century and continues to increase steadily at about 1% a year, as a result of an expanding population, economic development and... 


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Stainless pump installed in lime slaker
20th August 2021

A stainless steel Grundfos booster pump is at work at water reclamation and desalination technology company Nafasi Water’s recently commissioned lime-slaking facility in the Mpumalanga coal mining... 


Water stewardship gives mines the broader view
20th August 2021

With South Africa’s growing demand for water – and the impact of climate change on rainfall variability and water supply security – the need for a systematic approach to water stewardship in mining... 


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Changing of the guard
20th August 2021

Changing of the guard  Bigen, a leading African infrastructure development group of companies, has announced the retirement of current CEO Dr Snowy Khoza, who has been at the helm since October 1,... 


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Digital water-quality monitoring and reporting tool coming to market
6th August 2021 By: Darren Parker

Financial advisory firm Bosch Capital has been appointed by environmental and water governance, risk and compliance specialist Carin Bosman Sustainable Solutions (CBSS) to support the commercial... 


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Pin gear drives used in kilns
6th August 2021

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s comprehensive range of Tsubaki power transmission components encompasses pin gear drive units that replace conventional gear rack systems, with typical... 


Water must be ‘a core issue’ in driving lasting economic recovery
6th August 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

While investment in water infrastructure and solutions to battle current challenges is critical to ensuring water security, there is a need to start investing in solutions that will also tackle... 


Only urgent, proactive action will avert a water crisis in SA, says SEW-Eurodrive MD
6th August 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa needs to urgently and proactively address its looming water crisis, and while some movement in infrastructure projects is noticeable, SEW-Eurodrive MD Raymond Obermeyer indicates it... 


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ESG business critical, not just the right thing to do
30th July 2021 By: Martin Creamer

De Beers Group, the world’s largest diamond company by value, is working to leave a positive long-lasting legacy beyond mining. To achieve this, it has set 12 Building Forever 2030 Goals, three for... 


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NONKULULEKO SINDANE
Mariswe - A vital and rewarding African footprint
27th July 2021

As Mariswe approaches its 50th anniversary as a respected South African consulting engineering business in 2022, CEO Nonkululeko Sindane reflects that its success has resulted from opportunities... 


EIB, Germany’s KfW funding sanitation programme in Zambia’s capital city
23rd July 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and German development bank KfW are providing funds of €102.5-million and €33-million respectively to the Lusaka Sanitation Programme, marking another step in the... 


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SA needs to be doing more to avert a catastrophic water crisis
22nd July 2021

South Africa is rapidly approaching a water crisis with potentially catastrophic consequences. After decades of mismanagement and a lack of maintenance the country’s water infrastructure is crumbling 


The foundations of infrastructure asset management | Considering financial and engineering asset registers
19th July 2021

From a physical asset management perspective, it is essential to remember that asset registers fulfil more than a compliance role. Operationally, asset registers are critical for proper record... 


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Water stewardship gives mines the broader view
16th July 2021

With South Africa’s growing demand for water – and the impact of climate change on rainfall variability and water supply security – the need for a systematic approach to water stewardship in mining... 


MATHIEU DU PLOOY
Approved projects encourage private sector optimism
SIDS sparks private sector interest
16th July 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

The launch of the Sustainable Infrastructure Development System (SIDS) programme, as well as the roll-out of the projects already approved within the system, has sparked renewed, albeit cautious,... 


LAUNCH OF GRAIN EXPORT
Long-term sector growth can increase exports
Draft mandate clarifies TWG’s directive
16th July 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

The mandate document submitted by the agricultural and agroprocessing sector’s Technical Working Group (TWG), clarifies the core mandates of the sector’s group. This is in line with the Sustainable... 


INTERCHANGE Transport sector has 15 SIDS projects across the country
SIDS fast-tracks infrastructure- boosting projects
16th July 2021

As part of the Sustainable Infrastructure Development System (SIDS) methodology launched last year, the government announced 50 projects, along with 12 special projects, that the methodology has... 


DARRYLL KILIAN The timeous resolution of all substantive ESG issues is vital
Social impact underestimated
9th July 2021 By: Darren Parker

Many mines in Africa have underestimated their social impact and often struggle to manage this constructively, consulting engineer and scientist firm SRK Consulting partner and principal scientist... 


Around-the-clock vaccine freezer monitoring
9th July 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Local automation and control industry electronic products manufacturer Omniflex is providing Data2Desktop technology to monitor and detect slight internal temperature deviation in Covid-19 vaccine... 


Centre launched to commercialise African innovations
9th July 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The African Union Development Agency New Partnership for Africa's Development (AUDA-Nepad) on June 22 launched a centre of excellence (CoE) in science, technology and innovation to upscale and... 


African water Ministers unveil sanitation policy guidelines
9th July 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

The African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) has published the African Sanitation Policy Guidelines (ASPG) to support the development of new, or the updating of existing, national sanitation... 


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All institutions and individuals have a role in proper water management
Infrastructure development requires funding and skills
2nd July 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

The state of South Africa’s water infrastructure varies across the country, with a range of institutions responsible for its management, says South African Institution of Civil Engineering (Saice)... 


DURBAN WATER RECYCLING PROJECT
DWR is a success model for PPPs
PPPs can resuscitate infrastructure
2nd July 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Private-public partnerships (PPPs) can help improve South Africa’s water infrastructure and create opportunities for the introduction of technological advancements in the sector, says water... 


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