Why choosing the right insurance formula is essential to mining projects
[[www.123rf.com 123rf.com]]</span>The turnaround in the mining and resources sector was predicted by the World Bank in early 2017, when it forecast strong gains for commodities including energy...
View ArticleFive-year hold on Bay building plan fees sought
Image source: [[www.pexels.com]]</span>Building plan tariffs in Nelson Mandela Bay are expected to remain the same for the next five years after the World Bank and South Africa's national...
View ArticleHurdles lie ahead for single-body metals industry wage deal
The majority of employers in the steel and engineering sector have implemented self-determined wage increases for workers in the absence of an industry wage agreement.Read more... | Send to a friend
View ArticleCape Town's 'green' map reveals water usage per household
The City of Cape Town has this week made spying on friends, family or even neighbours' water usage habits even easier.Read more... | Send to a friend
View ArticleWhat national government is doing about Cape Town's water crisis
The Voëlvlei dam project has been sped up to help Cape Town cope with the drought. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks</span>Plans to increase water supply to the Voëlvlei Dam, scheduled to come on...
View ArticleJasco uses solar energy solution to reduce head office carbon footprint by 50%
In early-2015, ICT solutions provider Jasco began harnessing its expertise on a solar project at its own head office complex: Jasco Park. Located in Midrand, north of Johannesburg, Jasco Park houses...
View ArticleWhat the amended B-BBEE Sector Codes mean for your industry
The long-awaited amendments to the Financial, Agricultural and Construction Sector Codes were announced by Department of Trade and Industry Minister, Rob Davies, recently - but what changes do these...
View ArticleRide-share fleets to map cities around the world
Mobileye 8 Connect is an aftermarket collision avoidance system capable of collecting dynamic data to make cities smarter, safer and autonomous ready.Read more... | Send to a friend
View ArticleCoalition calls for new measures to tackle drought
Shaheed Mahomed of Workers’ World addresses a coalition meeting to discuss the City’s plans for the drought. Photo: Ashraf Hendricks</span>Members of civic organisations have called for new...
View ArticleWhy the drought levy tabled by Cape Town's mayor is unfair
By Andrew Massyn, [[https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1574559 Wikimedia Commons]]</span>Day Zero: the dreaded day when Cape Town's taps are expected to run dry has been moved...
View Article#DayZero: Level 6B restrictions from Feb, new emergency measures proposed
"We have reached a point of no return," advised City of Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille during a media briefing ahead of a special council meeting set for Friday, 19 January.Read more... | Send to a...
View Article'Massive' infrastructure spending needed in Africa, says report
© Lev Kropotov – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>Economic growth in Africa picked up steam last year and is set to accelerate strongly in 2018, but "massive investments" are needed in...
View ArticleScania-PPC construction deal ensures efficient work
Investments continue to be made in construction-related equipment in spite of the fact that the industry is predicted to continue to experience moderate growth over the next few years.Read more... |...
View ArticleSA wind energy industry anticipates conclusion of outstanding PPAs in Q1
Loeriesfontein Wind Farm</span>The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA), together with the broader renewable power sector, anticipates the conclusion of the 26 outstanding power purchase...
View ArticleWi-Fi to be seen as a 'utility' in 2018, says Ruckus
© Teoh Chin Leong via [[www.123RF.com 123RF]]</span>According to Gartner, artificial intelligence, immersive experiences, digital twins, event-thinking and continuous adaptive security, create a...
View ArticleFungi can help concrete heal its own cracks
Could a secret ingredient make crumbling concrete a thing of the past? [[https://www.flickr.com/photos/8867046@N07/5055582945 m_e_mccarron]], [[http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ CC...
View Article'Timber roof truss designer' now registered as professional designation
A working category of the Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA), 'timber roof truss designer' has been registered by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) as a...
View ArticleCity of Cape Town appoints acting commissioner for TDA
The City of Cape Town has appointed Gershwin Fortune, portfolio manager for Integrated Transport, as acting commissioner for the Transport and Urban Development Authority (TDA) with immediate...
View ArticleR900m Ambassador Hotel redevelopment set for completion mid-2018
Situated in Victoria Road on Cape Town's Atlantic Seaboard, the old Ambassador Hotel is currently being redeveloped into ultra-luxurious apartments by property developer Da'Realty. The R900m...
View ArticleZille calls out water and sanitation minister for Cape Town's water crisis
© alvinge – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span>Western Cape premier Helen Zille has slammed water and sanitation minister Nomvula Mokonyane for her department's role in the Cape Town water...
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