Entries by The Construction & Engineering community of South Africa

Government scrambles to fix water, power outages with rapid response plans

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2403/730604-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Deputy President Paul Mashatile responded to questions from the NCOP" align="left"><br><span >Deputy President Paul Mashatile responded to questions from the NCOP&lt;/span><p>Deputy President Paul Mashatile outlined the South African government's fresh efforts to tackle water and electricity disruptions plaguing municipalities nationwide. In a question-and-answer session with the National Council of Provinces, Mashatile detailed rapid response interventions coordinated through a dedicated "Service Delivery War Room."</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/government-scrambles-to-fix-water-power-outages-with-rapid-response-plans-349578a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=604&ct=1&ci=246803">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>

Natural vs juristic persons – who is required to register under Engineering Profession Act?

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2403/730545-208x117.jpg?2" width="208" height="117" alt="Image source: szefei –" align="left"><br><span >Image source: szefei – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]&lt;/span><p>In a <...

Ramokgopa: &amp;#x2018;Transmission grid needs major upgrade to unlock renewables&amp;#x2019;

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2403/730461-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="South Africa's Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity has had a busy week" align="left"><br><span >South Africa's Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity has had a busy week&lt;/span><p>South Africa's Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has emphasised the critical need to expand the country's power transmission network. This upgrade is essential to unlock thousands of megawatts of new renewable energy generation capacity that's currently stranded due to grid limitations.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ramokgopa-transmission-grid-needs-major-upgrade-to-unlock-renewables-450539a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=693&ct=1&ci=246775">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>

Q&amp;A: How Geovia is reimagining mining efficiency with digital twins

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2403/730390-208x117.png?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Mauro DelleMonache, CEO of Geovia" align="left"><br><span >Mauro DelleMonache, CEO of Geovia&lt;/span><p>The mining indu...

Kokstad to receive reliable water supply with increased dam capacity

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2403/730274-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Kokstad to receive reliable water supply with increased dam capacity" align="left"><p>Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu expressed ...

Recycled rubber paves the way for sustainable roads in South Africa

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2403/729939-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Rubber bitumen being applied for a spray seal application" align="left"><br><span >Rubber bitumen being applied for a spray seal appl...

Recycled rubber paves the way for sustainable roads in South Africa

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2403/729939-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Rubber bitumen being applied for a spray seal application" align="left"><br><span >Rubber bitumen being applied for a spray seal appl...

South African military bases get cool makeover with innovative paint

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2403/729576-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="The first trial is being done at military buildings in Limpopo" align="left"><br><span >The first trial is being done at military buildings in Limpopo&lt;/span><p>South Africa's military bases in Limpopo province are undergoing a large-scale cool-surface paint application project to improve thermal comfort for personnel and reduce energy consumption. This initiative, the largest of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa, marks a significant step towards energy efficiency and potentially national policy changes.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-military-bases-get-cool-makeover-with-innovative-paint-561040a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=360&ct=1&ci=246576">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>

Transforming informal settlements with modern drainage solutions

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2403/729538-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Source: Supplied. Olebogeng Manhe, chairman of the Gap Infrastructure Corporation (GIC)." align="left"><br><span >Source: Supplied. O...

Pretoria to host first World Conference of Science Journalists on African soil in 2025

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2403/729491-208x117.jpg?3" width="208" height="117" alt="Source:" align="left"><br><span >Source: [[www.unsplash.com]]&lt;/span><p>The 2025 World Conference of Science Journalis...