Largest reservoir to provide additional water supply
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has officially unveiled the country’s largest reservoir in Benoni, which is set to provide additional water to parts...
Water use rising to pre-drought levels, residents urged to reduce consumption
As water usage continues to climb to pre-drought levels, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has urged residents and businesses to unite behind the City’s...
Embrace modern technology for rainwater harvesting
By Simon Thomas, Megapipes Solutions Country Director
THE ongoing short rains have given us a reprieve from months of drought, one of the worst in...
Using data to fix SA’s water challenges
By Chetan Mistry, Xylem Africa's Strategy and Marketing Manager
THE municipality of eThekwini, which includes the holiday playground Durban, faces many challenges, including sewage leaking into...
Hydrostatic measurements
IT is a fact that most drinking water comes from groundwater. No longer confined to the Global South, general water scarcity is now an...
Wastewater reuse protects natural water resources (while making more water available)
ONLY 2,5% of the world’s water is available as freshwater yet demand for this resource grows steadily. Water reuse isn’t a recent innovation (Namibia...
Haleon partners with WWF on water replenishment project in Western Cape
Haleon and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has announced a new partnership to support water replenishment activities in the Western Cape’s catchment...
From loadshedding to watershedding: Mitigating the challenges
By Dr Gunter Rencken, Technical Director of WEC Projects
South Africa stands on a precipice in terms of its ability to deliver energy and clean...
How can we fix SA’s water challenges?
By Chetan Mistry, Strategy and Marketing Manager at Xylem Africa
JOHANNESBURG and its surrounding cities have experienced population growth of over 400% since 1950. Gauteng,...
Digitising and securing SA’s water and wastewater infrastructure
SOUTH Africa’s water infrastructure woes are well-documented; however, it has also become increasingly vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks which could lead to devastating consequences. In...
Water Engineering News
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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