The climate emergency is happening Now – Wake Up says Institute of Risk Management
The Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) has expressed deep concern over the natural disasters in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape, warning that...
Water and sanitation crisis – 2. Huge knock on effects to local manufacturing
Elsewhere in this issue the Editor discusses the crisis in water and sanitation and the possibility that a change of policy and individuals at...
Problem with lime-scale in our water
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Water and sanitation crisis 1 – some green shoots?
Following the recent Water Summit held in Midrand, CBN Editor Robin Hayes discusses some positive outcomes with Benoit Le Roy, founder and CEO of...
A ‘greener’ way to clean wastewater treatment filters
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MEMBRANE filters don’t require much energy to purify water, making them popular for...
A brief history of tap water
ANCIENT humans often settled near water. Roughly 12 000 years ago, people started to practice agriculture and animal rearing. One of the earliest examples...
How water tanks are a solution to the water crisis in South Africa
Water is a scarce commodity on the African continent as a whole. The severity of the situation has been brought to the forefront by...
3 000 tanks in 27 countries, and counting
WITH over 23 years’ experience in the water security sector, SBS is a leading provider of adaptive food and water security solutions and has...
Global warming is amplifying our water cycle—and it’s happening much faster than we expected
THE global water cycle—that is, the constant movement of freshwater between the clouds, land and the ocean—plays an important role in our daily lives....
SA’s dams are filling up, but it’s an investment in the future
AS many of South Africa's major dams fill to capacity, we can breathe a sigh of relief. But we can't become complacent. South Africa...
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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