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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...

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Five-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...

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Hurdles 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

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Cape 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

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What 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...

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Jasco 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...

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What 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...

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Ride-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

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Coalition 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...

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Why 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...

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#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...

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'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...

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Scania-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... |...

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SA 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...

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Wi-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...

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Fungi 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...

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'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...

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City 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...

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R900m 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...

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Zille 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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