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LONG WAY
The newly developed elongated spillway, aptly named the duckbill allows for 25% more capacity on the Garden Route Dam
New spillway increases dam capacity
3rd July 2020

The installation of a newly developed spillway on the Garden Route dam in George, Western Cape, has successfully increased the potential capacity of the dam to 12.5-million cubic metres, says... 


POST-LOCKDOWN PROSPECTS 
With local air travel reopened for business purposes, essential site visits will be possible, and more practical
Company adapts to new norm, despite economic concerns
26th June 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Despite stoppages in current projects, and a downturn in the economy that has restricted the pipeline of incoming projects, consulting engineering company SRK Consulting MD Vis Reddy says the... 


FLOOD TOIL TEARS AND SWEAT
Floods caused significant erosion and wash away damage on several sections of the railway line that are in close proximity to the river
Local company involved in Malawi railway link
26th June 2020

This year, environmental consulting engineers JG Afrika completed hydrological, topographical, sedimentation and climate studies to assist the Malawian government in rebuilding railway... 


Cogta Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
Covid-19 has exposed weaknesses in our communities – Dlamini-Zuma
23rd June 2020 By: Sane Dhlamini

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma on Tuesday declared that the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has exposed the weaknesses and deep fault... 


Sasol-sponsored study marks start of waste elimination in two critical KZN rivers
9th June 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Petrochemicals giant Sasol on June 9 released a baseline assessment report after it commissioned a study to understand the challenges around waste pollution in the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast,... 


Swiss institute advances technology to trace pearl origins
2nd June 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Swiss Gemmological Institute (SSEF) has introduced a new service to support the documentation of the origin and provenance of pearls, assisting the pearl trade in documenting origins and... 


Ukwazi launches sustainable mining, environmental and mine closure management division
1st June 2020 By: Schalk Burger

Mining service specialist company Ukwazi on June 1 launched a new division to provide solutions for environmental and closure liability management, including post-closure plans. New approaches in... 


SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS 
Identifying the environmentally sensitive areas on-site early during the design phase can increase the probability of a sustainable and integrated development
Integration vital for construction-project life cycle
22nd May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

There is a need for integration between the engineering design and environmental processes, before the final submission stage of a project, to avoid the possibility of environmental authorisation... 


Covid-19 could exacerbate food insecurity, malnutrition in Africa – WHO
Covid-19 could exacerbate food insecurity, malnutrition in Africa – WHO
15th May 2020 By: Sane Dhlamini

The World Health Organization has expressed concern at the potential impact of the coronavirus on food security, which it says could worsen malnutrition in Africa. WHO Regional Director for Africa... 


GreenCape highlights green economy growth opportunities
14th May 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

In response to changing market demand, energy services providers are broadening their market offerings, opening up opportunities for equipment suppliers, project developers, technical advisers and... 


Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection executive director, Joel Netshitenzhe
Mistra celebrates 10 years
11th May 2020 By: Sane Dhlamini

The Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (Mistra) has hit ten years of independence and transdisciplinary research. Since May 2010, after much consultation, Mistra was founded by a group... 


KAREN KING
As with all EIAs undertaken locally, interested and affected party engagement will be essential. WSP is well-placed to undertake all of these studies
Environmental studies, discourse vital to decommissioning
8th May 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

With the decommissioning of South Africa’s two nuclear facilities officially planned for this decade, consulting engineers WSP hydrology senior associate Karen King states that, with all the... 


ION-OPENING EXPERIENCING
Radiological decontamination and demolition projects can involve a range of procedures, including radiological scanning and testing of scrap metal after ultra-high pressure washing
New infrastructure creates opportunities for demolition, decontamination
8th May 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

The development of new infrastructure, particularly in the expanding local mining sector, has created opportunities for demolition solutions provider Jet Demolition to be involved in sectional... 


Researchers report decrease in South African air pollution during lockdown
7th May 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

Concentrations of air pollutants over South Africa had decreased during the national lockdown (imposed to try and counter the Covid-19 pandemic), preliminary analysis of satellite data indicated.... 


NO FUSS WHATSOEVER 
i-G3n offers standard solutions that it can also tailor to suit the specific needs of every client
Incentives needed to aid local energy tech
1st May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

While there is an increased focus on local content across several South African industries, government could do more in terms of incentivising local manufacturing, says energy solutions company... 


Solidarity Fund raises R2.6bn
Solidarity Fund raises R2.6bn
23rd April 2020 By: Sane Dhlamini

Government’s pro bono organisation, the Solidarity Fund on Thursday expressed gratitude to all those who have so far donated to the fund, which has received R2.6-billion in pledges to respond to... 


Covid-19 cases surpass 10 000 in Africa
Covid-19 cases surpass 10 000 in Africa
8th April 2020 By: Sane Dhlamini

The World Health Organisation has reported that the number of confirmed coronavirus has surpassed the 10 000 mark in Africa, with over 500 deaths. In a statement WHO raised concerns that while the... 


Black rhino population doubles owing to concerted conservation
Black rhino population doubles owing to concerted conservation
3rd April 2020 By: Donna Slater

Nature conservation organisation, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), reports that the world population of black rhino has risen from about 2 500 in the 1990s to 5 600.... 


Africa to face new challenges amid Covid-19 outbreak
31st March 2020 By: Donna Slater

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in Africa will probably look different from what has been observed in other parts of the world, as the continent's demographic is unique and different to other... 


Corruption Watch executive director, David Lewis
Covid-19 may exacerbate the abuse of power – Corruption Watch
31st March 2020 By: Sane Dhlamini

Not-for-profit organisation Corruption Watch on Tuesday released its yearly corruption report with executive director David Lewis  saying South Africans should not expect corruption to lessen... 


Black rhino population increases by 800
24th March 2020 By: African News Agency

The number of critically endangered black rhino in the wild have increased by nearly 800 over a six-year period, according to a statement released by the International Union for Conservation of... 


LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL
If the private sector invests in water infrastructure projects, it can help ensure water security
Water ‘crisis’ needs private-sector intervention
13th March 2020 By: Darren Parker

It is essential for the private sector to proactively contribute more towards the upliftment of water infrastructure and services in South Africa, said water engineering company Talbot economist... 


A SALINE SOLUTION
One way of ensuring a guaranteed supply of clean water is through desalination, as is done in Namibia
Water security needs diverse, flexible systems
13th March 2020 By: Darren Parker

As climate change increasingly poses a risk to water security, the flexibility and diversity of bulk water distribution and the effective management of these systems are essential to secure future... 


DECARBONISING INDUSTRY

Efforts from government and industry are needed to address carbon emissions from chemical and petrochemical production and the use and disposal of chemical products
Carbon storage vital to chemicals projects
13th March 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

With the global drive to meet climate targets and mitigate the devastating effects of climate change, carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a vital emissions reduction technology for the chemicals... 


Medupi's killer fumes: The story of a power station's missing air scrubbers
Medupi's killer fumes: The story of a power station's missing air scrubbers
3rd March 2020 By: News24Wire

Eskom's megapower station Medupi is suffocating South Africa in more ways than one: It is not just a financial black hole; it is also a health and environmental catastrophe. And the installation of... 


Water challenges flagged as potential deterrent to investment
28th February 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

Amid growing uncertainty on the rising cost and scarcity of water, infrastructure gaps and the potential of water-shedding, water and other environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks are... 


Eskom faces closure threat at biggest working power plant
Eskom faces closure threat at biggest working power plant
25th February 2020 By: Bloomberg

Eskom Holdings is battling to keep all the units of its biggest operational power plant open after being served with a compliance notice by South Africa’s environment ministry because of its high... 


South Africa's permission for ACWA plant expires, lawyers say
19th February 2020 By: Bloomberg

ACWA Power has been informed by the South African government that its environmental authorisation to build a 306 MW coal-fired power plant in the country has expired, according to lawyers opposing... 


SNEAKY LEAKS
Refrigeration systems charged with odourless CO2 need to be monitored with sensors to ensure leaks do not compromise air quality in enclosed spaces
Skills shortage plagues natural refrigerant sector
14th February 2020 By: Darren Parker

One of the most pertinent issues facing the local heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) industry is the lack of specialised skills needed for the systematic adoption of... 


TIME TO SCRAP THIS PRACTICE
Disposed cylinders create about 3 150 m3 scrap metal and can explode if not thoroughly evacuated
Renewed call to ban disposable cylinders
14th February 2020 By: Darren Parker

Despite various heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) industry participants contesting the banning of disposable gas cylinders in South Africa for years, there is no... 


World emissions kept in check as rich nations kick coal habit
11th February 2020 By: Bloomberg

Global emissions from energy held steady in 2019 for the first time in three years as developed nations continued to move away from coal power and toward renewable energy and natural gas. Even as... 


'Drastic' fall in bumblebee populations shocks scientists
'Drastic' fall in bumblebee populations shocks scientists
7th February 2020 By: Reuters

When scientist Peter Soroye first saw the figures showing estimated bumblebee populations in North America had fallen by nearly 50% in a single generation, he thought it must be a typo. He checked... 


Kruger National Park sets traps for tree-killing beetles
Kruger National Park sets traps for tree-killing beetles
6th February 2020 By: Yvonne Silaule

Game reserve, the Kruger National Park, has warned tourists and residents from local communities to burn wood in the locality of where they find it to avoid the spread of the polyphagous shot-hole... 


DRC to benefit from rise in global copper demand
DRC to benefit from rise in global copper demand
5th February 2020 By: Kim Cloete

Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines chairperson Robert Friedland is capitalising on the rising need for more copper globally, with a mission to restore the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC's)... 


Creecy invites comment on extending EAP registration deadline
27th January 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Barbara Creecy has published, for public comment, a notice of her intention to amend the Section 24H Registration Authority Regulations of the National... 


THOMAS SCHÄFER

Africa will develop in many ways with cooperation. We need to learn to work together across the continent, find shared value, and ways of collaborating
EV pilot programme can help Rwanda go green
24th January 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Electric mobility through electric vehicles (EVs) in Rwanda can help the country in its efforts to go green, says Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) CEO Thomas Schäfer.  This comes after Volkswagen... 


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