Forest and grassland habitat make up for one third and one half of the world’s surface, respectively. Land-use has changed due to rapid urbanization, increased agricultural practices, but deforestation or afforestation being instrumental factors of water imbalances. Natural ecosystems are self-regulating ecosystems that support many essential services for people and communities, including the provisioning of food. Climate change is caused by greenhouse gas emissions, that cau

The majority informal settlement dwellers use traditional pit latrine technology, which is inconsistent with the national development goals of the country. The lack of basic services in areas that are prone to flooding create a number health risks. Most of the informal settlements lack access to infrastructure services particularly WASH facilities. The introduction of the Free Basic Services policy in 2001, focused on infrastructure delivery to meet the basic infrastructure n

To achieve the desired utility outcomes in the areas of operations, infrastructure, customer satisfaction, community welfare, natural resource stewardship, and financial performance, one needs to understand the continuous dynamics involved in the upkeep of vital infrastructure. Looking at the nine pillars of effective management, it is with no surprise, to see that all objectives are geared toward quality, capacity and education: Technology Quality - By using the best quality

Customers want a better and cleaner world where the beverages they consume are environmentally sustainable. Brewing is a water and energy-intensive process. Wastewater, sludge and effluents are the negative by-products from the brewing process. Increased efforts have been made to reduce the quantity of water and energy used up in the production of a litre of beer produced in breweries, due to water scarcity and to comply with global water efficiency in beer production. Many B

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises comprise the majority of South African businesses and, have an important role to play in reducing the dependence on, and consumption of scarce resources. South Africa has the capacity to develop the much needed self-subsistence through its own industry, the country has the ability to become a global player in the developing world when it comes to water security and innovative solutions. The Covid-19 pandemic had a significant impact o

Digital transformation will become critical to many organisations in Southern Africa. Introducing specialised technological enhancements into an organisation or community represents a different set of challenges, especially when dealing with aging and failing infrastructure. In the technology space, a “total solution” is one that encompasses a broad range of advanced technology and services in one packaged concept, that is designed to meet specific parameters and provides one

We envision a future in which all communities have access to sustainable and clean water, which can save lives and increase productivity. The management of affordable and safe water within a fair distance to dwellings, is a complicated task, that needs professional tools and know-how to be effectively achieved. Reducing operational costs can be very difficult, especially in a demanding environment. Decentralised supply systems are the best solution to providing safe drinking

Every year South Africa dedicates the month of March to water. Climate change negatively impacts water conservation efforts and South Africa’s River conditions need drastic interventions to be sustainable. Using the available water sparingly will not ensure water security for our current and future generations Building more systems to cater for a rapidly growing continent should be the driving force in the quest for sustainable water supply interventions. Most of South Africa

The global urban population will more than double its demand for utility services and real estate by 2050. And shockingly, unsustainable building practices in the construction industry, where urban residents live, play, and work account for almost 40% of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. Despite the uncertainties surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic and climate change, the residential property market has proven to be one of South Africa’s more resilient sectors. Changing