Specialised crane for rescue training
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Plastics’ role in ensuring SA’s water infrastructure and security
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Technology helps achieve ‘Water for All’
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Cape Town’s water: heading in the wrong direction
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CAPETONIANS must heed the warning of Day Zero in...
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World Water Day 2023: Let’s celebrate our most valuable resource
Xylem invites Africans to celebrate World Water Day on 22 March by showing love for the resource that gives life.
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By Chetan Mistry, Strategy and Marketing Manager at Xylem Africa
IT's not difficult to find examples of water problems across South Africa. The most current...
Have your say!
Opportunities for public comment closes 17th March 2023.
A new state-owned National Water Resource Infrastructure Agency has been proposed in a draft Bill from the Minister...
The “chickens” have come home to roost?
Benoît Le Roy, CEO and co-founder of the South African Water Chamber explains…
THE chickens have come home to roost as persisting load shedding causes...
Inspectors check properties as water usage remains high
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Water engineering news on Cape Business News (CBN) covers advancements in water conservation, treatment, and distribution essential for sustainable water use. This sector’s news includes updates on water infrastructure, resource management, and regulatory compliance, supporting South Africa’s water security. CBN helps industries adopt efficient water management practices that address resource challenges and regulatory demands.
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