Form Energy announces Iron-Air 100-hour storage battery
OFFICIALS with battery maker Form Energy have announced the development of the Iron-Air 100-hour storage battery—a battery meant to store electricity created from renewable sources such...
WSP and Golder integration takes shape
IN April 2021, WSP Global Inc. announced the acquisition of Golder, a global consulting firm with over 60-years of experience in providing earth sciences...
Hacking and looting hamper recovery in the Freight Transport sector
THE recent looting and unrest have had a massive impact on the majority of sectors measured by the Ctrack Freight Transport Index.
The Ctrack Freight...
SA plans next phase of new 2,500MW nuclear plant
South Africa is forging ahead with plans for a new 2,500-megawatt nuclear power plant in a bid to boost energy security and wants to...
Introducing the Schréder ITERRA sports lighting control system
BEKA Schréder are very excited to announce the launch of the Schréder ITERRA: Sports lighting control ‘as simple as child's play’!
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SA explores tech solutions to water challenges
Water and sanitation minister Senzo Mchunu has called on stakeholders in the water sector to rally behind ensuring that water supply exceeds demand. Mchunu...
Some 70 000 old electricity meters have been replaced
The City of Cape Town’s R196 million programme to install new prepaid meters has been ongoing for approximately eight years and is nearing completion...
SARB keeps rate on hold on well-anchored inflation expectations
The MPC unanimously decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at a historic low 3.5%, in line with expectations. Well anchored inflation expectations supported...
Never mind facts, let’s strike because we can
The leadership of the National Union of Metalworkers (Numsa) with a membership of 300 000 people – all with families – has declared its intention...
A look at the new tough climate blueprint for big oil companies
Investors managing more than $10 trillion on Wednesday published an ambitious blueprint for energy companies seeking to tackle climate change, including sharp cuts to...
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By Larry Claasen
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