Enables sustainable, science-based use of marine resources to safeguard the oceans and coastlines for future generations
By Simon Thomas, Megapipes Solutions Country Director
The water flow where adult fish live can affect the body shape and survival of their offspring, according to new…
Giving VHS tapes a second lease on life.
Amid ongoing restrictions in Gauteng, experts have highlighted that water security in the whole of South Africa is under threat…
The climate change conference COP27 offers a unique opportunity to increase energy access and lay the foundations for decarbonisation across…
Having witnessed the ongoing illegal dumping alongside the uMngeni River over the past few months, Durban-based Reefer Cold Storage spearheaded…
Irrespective of whether the country has a water crisis or merely a problem, South Africans must conserve water systematically and…
By Andre October, Partner, Sheena Dias, Partner, Sharmila Naidoo, Senior Associate & Lesiba Legodi, Associate from Webber Wentzel
Established only in 2020, Osmotic Engineering Group (OEG) is already making an impact on the local consulting engineering industry. Water…
The proposed Water and Sanitation Industrialisation Master Plan aims to arrest years of erosion of South African capacity to design…
By Heather Dugmore
It has been said that data is the new oil. That’s certainly true of the agricultural environment where farmers are…
A Smart City where you can build a meaningful life in an inclusive community.
The implementation of locally relevant solutions and a national guideline for community-based flood risk management (FRM), aimed at communities and…
Even though Cape Town narrowly escaped a drought four years ago, water scarcity still plagues most of South Africa. Recent…
Home to rich biodiversity across land and sea, the KZN South Coast has been chosen for The Conservation Symposium which…
Just last month, videos of hundreds – possibly even thousands – of dead fish floating in the Umgeni River highlighted…
Minister Senzo Mchunu addresses International Water Association World Water Congress Minister Senzo Mchunu says there is a need to increase…
Pratley Putty is playing a key role in the rehabilitation of the Kariba Dam spillway. The hand-mouldable, high-performance putty-like adhesive…
Saint-Gobain, committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, announces that the ScienceBased Targets initiative has approved its greenhouse gas emission…
The water reservoirs in most parts of the country are still at satisfactory high levels, despite a minor drop in…
Minister Senzo Mchunu: Reflecting on one year in office 26 Aug 2022 It is indeed an honour to stand here…
Orania, a Karoo town in the Northern Cape, named after the Orange River flowing alongside, has experienced rapid population growth…
“South Africa’s fate – and the fate of the world – is closely tied to the health of our ocean.”…
Ocean lovers headed to Scottburgh Main Beach on Sunday in support and celebration of Aliwal Shoal ahead of Marine Protected…
Global law firm Baker McKenzie recently advised Advanced Clean Energy Storage I, LLC, along with Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. and…
Water activist in SA on her way to the UN
While many visitors to South Africa are familiar with ‘The Big 5’ of the African bush, few are aware of…
Head down to Scottburgh Main Beach this Sunday at 8am to celebrate one of the world’s top 10 dive sites,…
Naturesmart has launched its unique, innovative, recyclable, and biodegradable[1] fresh produce packaging.
By Kirsty Kilner, Partner & Lerato Molefi, Associate from Webber Wentzel
Bertish Arrived in Hawaii from California in Support of Ocean Conservation and Education
With no end in sight for loadshedding, it’s important for municipalities to start engaging in energy efficient mechanisms in their…
The 1 August 2022 marks the second time MPA Day will be celebrated, with the importance of Marine Protected Areas…
The second ever Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Day is set to go global with its 2022 commemoration on Monday, 1…
The inaugural Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Day, held on 1 August 2021, was a major success with the national event…
By Simon Thomas, an international consultant and board member of Megapipes Solutions Limited
In the battle to alleviate the rising tide of e-waste in South Africa, DIY Retailer LEROY MERLIN in partnership with…
The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr Senzo Mchunu held a closed working session with the Executive Mayor of Alfred…
The findings of the Institute of Plumbing South Africa’s (IOPSA) latest research into the level of plumbing compliance across the country…
Treating your swimming pool at the outset of winter is the secret to it remaining pristine for the duration of…
STATISTICS from South Africa’s longest-standing plastics producer responsibility organisation indicate that the country’s PET plastic recycling rates are recovering after…
The Institute of Plumbing South Africa (IOPSA) is helping to drive quality solar-water heater installations, maintenance and repair in the…
Enterprising South African property developers are increasingly exploring ways of using water more efficiently.
The time has come to mainstream gender perspectives into climate change strategies
Over 100 fishermen headed out to sea off Cape Town recently to reel in some of the ocean’s greatest scourge…
As part of its Sustainability programme, the global logistics company, operating through the CHEP brand, accelerates its decarbonisation strategy towards…
A ready-to-connect pressure booster system with the ability to assist municipalities struggling with water reticulation has been introduced to the…
Cape Island’s Clifton Beach Collection reaffirms its commitment to keeping our Cape Coastlines clean in association with Clean-C.
It can be reasonably anticipated that the full extent of the damage caused to structures during the unprecedented flooding in…
Ukraine invasion adds to pandemic challenges
Make sure your geyser’s element is running at full efficiency
Sika is a global leader in the fields of construction and DIY, producing products and systems of cutting-edge innovation, advanced…
Attempt to Break His 2021 Record for Longest Distance Traveled Solo Unsupported Wing Foil Transpacific Crossing to Launch June 2022
Safety & Shipping Review 2022: 54 large ships lost worldwide last year. Total losses down 57% over past decade. South…
New blasting techniques have been developed specifically to retain the structural stability of dams themselves, with no wasted effort.
Siemens’ Xcelerator digital twin of Nemo’s Garden sustainable sub aqua biosphere enables team to iterate design and test at massively…
The International Water Association (IWA) estimates that, out of an anticipated global population of 9.7 billion people by 2050, 66%…
Abeco Tanks – the world’s first bank for the business of water – are no strangers to the reality that…
When the Oscar winning documentary My Octopus Teacher graced international screens, it sent ripples of change and awareness around the…
In a water-stressed nation like South Africa, companies like Interwaste and Liberty Two Degrees (L2D) are making significant efforts to…
South Africa can significantly improve water and energy efficiency by aligning its tap labelling programme with international standards, according to…
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) in partnership with National Treasury and the European Union will be hosting a…
Power saving, water and waste recycling amongst green initiatives at Netcare Alberton Hospital
In the real world, breakthrough innovations seldom happen by chance or luck; they are best built steadily from years of…
By Simon Thomas, an international consultant and board member of Megapipes Solutions Limited.
Leaders in sustainable development of the ocean economy gathered in Cape Town last month at Ocean Innovation Africa, Africa’s blue…
The homeless communities of Claremont, Muizenberg and Mitchell’s Plain will soon be served by a mobile wash facility – a…
The Vumela Fund, established by FNB Business and Edge Growth, today announced a new investment in Kusini Water, a cleantech…
By Garyn Rapson, Tendai Bonga and Daniella Ghillino from Webber Wentzel
Weholite large diameter pipes, ideal for channeling large volumes of water away from troubled areas The pipes are being used…
The University of Fort Hare (UFH) today announced that it will undertake two water infrastructure projects of R130 million that…
By Camilla Morrisby
The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality has won the inaugural Green Economy Change Champions Competition for its project that adds…
17 Jun 2021 Dam levels in KwaZulu-Natal experience a decline as the winter season sets in A weekly report on…
10 Jun 2021 Water consumers urged to intensify water conservation as dams rapidly decline due to dry winter season The…
9 Jun 2021 Integrated Vaal River System continues to take a knock as dry winter persists The dams within the…
IFAT Africa, the continent’s leading trade fair for water, sewage, refuse and recycling, has been cancelled.
27 May 2021 The Department of Water and Sanitation in KwaZulu-Natal has set wheels in motion to implement bulk water projects…
The Aquasky story begins in 2017, when the Western Cape government started raising alarm bells about Cape Town’s low dam…
19 May 2021 IVRS dams project a mixed picture as they drop while others are stagnant this week A major…
The business of the future, the one concerned with longevity and sustainability, requires a serious commitment towards people AND the…
ARE YOU INVOLVED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS? Hydraulic EngineeringWater Resources ManagementFlood Defence
Starting at its source, exciting efforts to clean up the Jukskei River in downtown Johannesburg are gathering momentum – assisted…
It has been four months since WILDOCEANS, a programme of the WILDTRUST, caused a stir with the launch of their…
Authors: Matthew Capes, Sean Moolman This article seeks to examine the price and affordability of water and electricity in South…
Among the impacts of climate change will be an aggravation of water quality in South Africa’s rivers and dams; this…
Increasingly more business owners are including the possibility of water shortages into their risk planning, and are looking for alternative…
