City approves new cellphone tower by-law
The City of Cape Town has approved new by-laws that allow for the installation of smaller, free-standing cell masts on properties that will be...
Here’s how much you may pay for fuel in November
Drivers can breathe just a bit easier, as the Automobile Association has announced that the price of oil has declined in recent weeks.
“The rand...
Cape dam levels highest ever in recent years
It’s official Cape Town, our dam water levels have reached the 84% mark. The Western Cape’s Water Supply System increased significantly after the torrential...
African Municipalities Seek the Option to Procure from IPPs
Africa’s energy demand is expected to double by 2050 and with its abundant supply of renewables, the continent has adequate capacity to supply this...
STATEMENT: Business Unity South Africa on the MTBPS
The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) provided further evidence of
the need for urgent economic reforms to reduce state expenditure and accelerate
inclusive economic growth.
South Africa...
SAA cannot generate cash flow currently – Tito Mboweni
South Africa's Minister of Finance, Tito Mboweni, said that South African Airways (SAA) was unlikely to ever generate sufficient cash flow to sustain operations in its...
Cape Town most burnt out city in the world
In the global climate where governments are starting to understand the true importance of human wellbeing, actions are being taken to make cities a...
Nitrogen Tyre Inflation
Tyres are an important factor in passenger vehicle energy use. Globally, improvements in tyre energy efficiency that lie well within existing capabilities could reduce...
SMEC’s Power & Energy sector on show at Future Energy East Africa Conference, Nairobi...
SMEC’s power and energy capabilities were showcased at two regional events held over the last two months in sub-Saharan Africa.
In September SMEC South Africa...
Snowfall surprises Western Cape
The area outside of Rawsonville, including the mountains from Villiersdorp to Tulbagh, Worcester and Sneeukop have received some unexpected snowflakes this morning. Residents were...
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