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March 18, 2022anemptytextllineSouth Africa is a multilingual society, with the vast majority of the population preferring to communicate in languages other than English at home. Yet, English is the official language...
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November 19, 2021anemptytextllineSouth Africa has a significant illiteracy challenge that government is not able to tackle alone. To “break the back of illiteracy”, government also requires support from the private sector....
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October 8, 2021anemptytextllineOutput and Performance-based Road Contracting (OPBRC) is improving efficiency and effectiveness of road asset management and maintenance in various African countries. Ghana is the latest country to adopt this... -
September 23, 2021anemptytextllineTo accelerate the implementation of integrated waste-management projects (IWM) in the country, there needs to be radical shift in culture and product design, as well as closer collaboration between...
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August 27, 2021anemptytextllineCutting-edge Spray-Lock Concrete Protection’s SCP technology has been used on many projects in South Africa and in other countries on the continent to enhance concrete strength and durability. Carl...
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August 2, 2021anemptytextllineThe transport industry plays a vital role in the economy. This fast-paced sector relies on proficient workers who, at the most basic level, can communicate efficiently and perform basic...
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April 30, 2021anemptytextllineAdult basic education and training or “ABET” in South Africa has evolved over many years. It is now even more relevant than before. This is considering the country’s exceptionally...
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January 25, 2021anemptytextllineThe effectiveness of proper hygiene practices in managing the spread of the Covid-19 virus has highlighted the critical importance of appropriate sanitation and good hygiene practise in managing disease... -
May 29, 2020anemptytextllineEnterprising South African companies are harnessing the power of the internet of things (IoT) and information communications technologies (ICT) to significantly improve the measurement and management of their carbon...
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May 28, 2020anemptytextllineCape Town’s ‘Drought of the Century’ forever changed the City’s urban water management landscape. The Western Cape was declared a disaster area in May 2017 and the City of...
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November 12, 2018anemptytextllineJG Afrika and its team of engineers and environmental scientists in Botswana are exploring the huge potential that technology can play in strengthening evaluation and monitoring of water and... -
November 8, 2018anemptytextllineSouth Africa has an extremely high road mortality rate and designing safer roads will therefore rely heavily on the ability to break traditional engineering boundaries. Many lessons and experiences can... -
October 29, 2018anemptytextllineSouth Africa is a global leader for publishing the first facility management (FM) standard against which local organisations and FM providers will be assessed for compliance and/or certification. Importantly, Dijalo... -
October 23, 2018anemptytextllineJG Afrika, a leading engineering and environmental consultancy, is overseeing the upgrade of a 48 km section of the N2 highway between Caledon and Riviersonderend in the Western Cape. The... -
October 23, 2018anemptytextllineCargo Carriers joins South Africans in recognising the importance of transport Cargo Carriers, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed supply-chain solutions specialist, joins all South Africans in celebrating October Transport Month (OTM). This... -
October 22, 2018anemptytextllineInnovation is at the heart of the “green” revolution that focuses on mitigating the environmental impacts associated with mining, by reducing greenhouse gases, ecological footprints, chemical use and potentially... -
October 19, 2018anemptytextllineBusiness fraud is the outcome of a complex mix of conditions and motivations and, therefore, can only be effectively combatted through a strategy that also focuses on preventing this... -
February 13, 2018anemptytextllineState-of-the-art grade analysers are assisting Northam Platinum to significantly improve platinum-group metal (PGM) recoveries at Booysendal North UG2 mine in the Bushveld Complex. Recent investigations at the operation confirmed that...
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November 27, 2017anemptytextllineLeading participants in the precast concrete industry are creating sustainable employment opportunities, while contributing towards skills development in the South African construction sector. This stands out as a major industry... -
September 21, 2017anemptytextllineDespite an extremely challenging economic climate, many South African companies are taking a longer-term outlook to business by only partnering reputable providers of specialist supply chain and transport logistics... -
August 3, 2017anemptytextllineIt is more than just sheer magnitude and modern aesthetics that have placed a new residential development in a very affluent area of Cape Town in the spotlight. This... -
July 9, 2017anemptytextllineBy Quinton de Villiers It is certainly exciting times for any company located in the vicinity of OR Tambo International Airport in the larger Ekurhuleni area. This is considering the commitment...
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July 9, 2017anemptytextllineThere are still many operators that provide transport and logistical services without the necessary goods-in-transit insurance (GIT) in place, and this practice has been to the detriment of businesses. Quinton...
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June 26, 2017anemptytextllineThe old South African Police Service (SAPS) storage facilities in Cape Town, Western Cape, have undergone important upgrades that have given them a completely new lease on life. This extensive... -
June 26, 2017anemptytextllineThe Greater Giyani Municipality will soon take ownership of its new modern administration offices, with the second-and final phase of the development in the heart of the Giyani central... -
May 29, 2017anemptytextllineNovel pre-cast concrete systems are helping municipalities accelerate the delivery of sports complexes to rural areas of the province. Since 2015, municipalities in Limpopo have prioritised the delivery of these... -
May 24, 2017anemptytextllineA highly-anticipated bridge construction programme will bring much-needed relief to poor rural communities in Limpopo’s Mopani District. The two new all-weather structures are being built on roads D3212 and D3213... -
May 14, 2017anemptytextllineThere have been a number of incidences where unsuspecting smaller manufacturers have incurred significant costs as a result of poor transport and logistics services. This trend is on the rise...
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May 14, 2017anemptytextllineBy Quinton de Villiers The ability to move goods effectively is at the heart of Africa’s growth and international competitiveness in a global economy. This important mandate continues to receive due...
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April 19, 2017anemptytextllineSubstantial ultra-violet radiation levels and excellent wind conditions have allowed South Africa to diversify its energy generation mix from one that previously relied heavily upon fossil fuels towards a... -
April 4, 2017anemptytextllineCorestruc has become a well-known name on sports complex construction programmes, with its modular pre-cast concrete systems helping client bodies and their professional teams accelerate construction times and build... -
April 4, 2017anemptytextllineSuch is the demand for EMM Convention Centre’s sophisticated facilities that its management is expanding existing infrastructure by as much as 61 rooms by building a new hotel on... -
March 21, 2017anemptytextllineWhen 2Ten Hotel opens its doors to guests in June 2018, it will not only be one of the most modern buildings in Sibasa, but also a durable structure... -
March 9, 2017anemptytextllineThe impact of the prolonged drought has placed South Africa’s “hidden resource” under the spotlight. While the demand for groundwater is anticipated to grow significantly, a limited understanding of this... -
March 1, 2017anemptytextllineWater has been placed right on top of the service-delivery agenda with custodians of this important resource under constant pressure to build high quality infrastructure quickly and efficiently. This includes...
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February 25, 2017anemptytextllineA novel pre-cast system has helped shave as much as six months off a reservoir construction programme in Katlehong, Gauteng. The roof of the 35 mega-litre comprises more than 2...
