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Energy wheeling, MER Initiative promising developments in SA's energy security
Wheeling, the process of moving privately generated power to customers across national utility-owned power-grids, is increasingly being viewed as a feasible, scalable solution to the energy shortfalls...
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Sanral set to start work on R56 in early 2022
Sanral is investing approximately R485m on a special maintenance project on the R56 national road in the Eastern Cape. It met with small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in Indwe and Elliot this...
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Ongos Connect and Paratus sign smart deal
Image (L - R): MD of Paratus Namibia, Andrew Hall and MD of Ongos Connect, Americo de Almeida</span>Ongos Connect has officially confirmed Paratus Namibia will be the technology / infrastructure...
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Paragon Architects to tackle commercial core design of Kenya's Tatu City
Paragon Architects has been appointed to design the first phase of the business district of Tatu City, a 5,000-acre new city in Nairobi, Kenya. The start of the commercial precinct, called Tatu...
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All the 2021 SACSC Retail, Design and Development Awards winners
The winners of the 2021 SACSC Retail, Design and Development Awards (RDDA) were revealed this week. Among the category winners were Mall of Thembisa and Rustenburg Mall which both picked up the coveted...
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SA government taken to court over plan for new coal-fired plant
Three civil society groups have taken the South African government to court over its plan for new coal-fired power, which they say threatens people's right to an environment not harmful to health.Read...
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Namibia to host virtual 2021 Africa Water and Sanitation Week
The Government of Namibia, together with theA frican Ministers' Council on Water (AMCOW) with the African Union Commission (AUC), will virtually host the 8th Africa Water Week (AWW-8) and 6th AfricaSan...
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African nations mend and make do as China tightens Belt and Road
Deep in Kenya's Great Rift Valley, members of the National Youth Service tirelessly swing machetes to clear dense shrubs obscuring railway tracks more than a century old. It's a distinctly low-tech...
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Reimagining the commercial office of the future
Flexible, green, healthy spaces that promote creativity - these are some of the key requirements of the modern-day office, shared Darryl Mayers, joint CEO of Investec Property Fund, while speaking at...
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75 on Plein refurbishment complete, handed over to Truworths
After five years of extensive renovations and refurbishments, the completed 75 on Plein was handed over to Truworths earlier this month. Located in the heart of Cape Town's CBD, the Plein Park building...
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Newly renovated 75 on Plein handed over to Truworths
After five years of extensive renovations and refurbishments, Afroteq Advisory was part of the professional team who officially handed over the completed and elegant "75 on Plein" to Truworths on...
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#WaterStewardship: Protecting South Africa's 'water factories'
Speaking at the 7th annual Water Stewardship Event held virtually this week, Yakeen Atwaru, director of resource directed measures at the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), shared some stark...
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Better service delivery in SA starts with digital twins
The just-concluded local government elections in South Africa has shone a spotlight on what is working in our towns and cities - and, more importantly, what is not. With the dust settling on who will...
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Adopting nature-based approaches in tailings dam design
Speaking at the recent Environmental Engineering Division Conference of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE), Justin Walls, principal civil engineer in mine closure at SRK...
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Testing the waters of wastewater
In the context of global warming, the development of unconventional water resources is becoming increasingly important, especially in African countries constantly affected by water challenges like...
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South African groundwater project shows the power of citizen science
About 30% of the water on the planet is under the ground, out of sight and not easily accessed. Little is known about this "invisible" groundwater. This is especially so in remote areas, such as the...
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'Core' building sector index rises in 4Q2021
The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index was marginally lower in 4Q2021 at 34 after slipping to 35 in 3Q2021. The "core" building sector index, excluding the hardware retailers and building material...
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The future of SA utility management into 2022 and beyond
Now, more than ever, attention in South Africa has shifted to how best generate electricity at affordable rates and how to optimise utility management during these uncertain times. The National Energy...
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Eskom CEO sees end to crisis in shift from coal
South African state power utility Eskom sees an opportunity to emerge from years of crisis by shifting from coal-fired power generation towards natural gas and renewables, its chief executive told...
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UCT triumphs in 2021 Greenovate Awards
The University of Cape Town once again took both top spots in the annual Growthpoint Properties and Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) Greenovate Awards. The awards has been active since...
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