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Stalled PPAs are hurting investors and govt's growth objectives
The Department of Energy (DoE) and Eskom again did not provide any clarity to investors in the renewable energy sector as to when the power utility will sign power purchase agreements with independent...
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#TEDTalk: Is it time for us to use less glass in our cities?
In this TED Talk, architecture critic Justin Davidson laments the overwhelming use of glass that now dominates the world's cities.
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Why the world needs to get smarter about water consumption
Image source: [[www.pixabay.com]]</span>In 1900, just 15% of the world's population lived in cities. Now that proportion is over 50%, which is a lot of people. In fact, it means around 4 billion...
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Crystal Lagoons sets eyes on Kenya for further expansion in SSA
Image Source: [[http://www.crystal-lagoons.com/gallery/ Crystal Lagoons]]</span>Crystal Lagoons, formed by scientist and property developer Fernando Fischmann and specialising in creating lagoons...
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Last call for Retail, Design and Development Awards entries
There is still time to enter the Retail, Design and Development Awards (RDDA), hosted by the South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC). Entries for work completed between November 2015 and May...
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South African steel production drops 3.5% in May
[[http://www.123rf.com/ © 123RF.com]]</span>SA's steel production fell by 3.5% year-on-year in May to 561,000 tonnes, according to the World Steel Association.
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Architecture a viable, meaningful career choice - SACAP
As part of its focus on Youth Month, the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) is participating in career expos to promote architecture as a viable and meaningful career choice...
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Five reasons you need electrician apps to run your business
If you own an electrical contracting business, using an application that streamlines your workflows is a great way to get maximum results in less time. Your team doesn't need to be stuck in a rut of...
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Eskom veteran Johnny Dladla named acting CE
© tomas1111 – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>Eskom has appointed Johnny Dladla as the acting group CE, following the removal of Brian Molefe.
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City seeks more social housing partners to expedite provision of affordable...
© Hansueli Krapf – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>In an effort to expedite the provision of affordable housing opportunities across the city, the City of Cape Town is seeking additional social...
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Urban growth a boon for Africa's industrialisation
© Igor Groshev – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>There has been much talk about Africa's urban dividends — the increased prosperity and sustained socioeconomic development resulting from the...
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Five Group Five board members quit, leaving only CEO, finance officer
© Lev Kropotov – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>Five of Group Five's seven board members announced their resignations on Friday, 23 June, leaving just recently appointed CEO Themba Mosai and...
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Salt water set to ease Cape Town dam crisis
© Andrea Izzotti – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>By the end of August, Capetonians will no longer be totally reliant on their struggling dams for water.
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Could architainment lure consumers back to shopping centres?
Developers, architects and shopping centres are under increasing pressure, due to the rise of ecommerce, to draw customers back to the physical retail environment. Beyond that, they need to ensure...
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Cape Town considers implementing further water restrictions
© Jozsef Szasz-Fabian – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>As dam levels remain critically low, rainfall uncertainty great, and consumption levels still too high, the City of Cape Town is...
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Government building achieves four-star Green Star SA Office v1 - As Built rating
WSP has achieved a four-star Green Star SA As Built rating for the refurbishment of the Agrivaal building and the newly constructed adjacent public building, Batho Pele House.
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Time running out to enter the Standard Bank Top Women Awards
Entries for the 14th annual Standard Bank Top Women Awards close on 30 June 2017.
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Nuclear and coal lobbies threaten to scupper renewables in South Africa
South African power utility Eskom recently repeated that it will not conclude supply contracts with the developers of new renewable energy power stations. These developers were selected under a...
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The internet of everything water
Imagine a world where your spice cabinet reminds you to buy salt, or your cell phone sends a text message about the amount of water left in your water tank. These are the wonders of the internet of...
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Study reveals China commands almost 50% of Africa's international EPC market
© Leon Swart – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>According to a new report by McKinsey Africa, Dance of the lionsand dragons, China's involvement in Africa is bigger and more multifaceted than...
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