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Durban Floods: Rebuilding After the Floods

The recent flooding events in Kwazulu Natal and the Eastern Cape have disrupted the lives of many in the whole of South Africa, and the damage costs are yet to be confirmed. Thousands of people have been made homeless, roads and bridges swept away and

How Increasing Water Availability for Local Production can Decrease Inflation

The Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy reports that imports of seed, oil and cake have gradually been increasing to meet the rising domestic demand. With approximately double the amount of crushing capacity available as the number of sunflower seed that is produced locally, the question arises why the local industry can’t fill the gap of imports and

Water Service Providers (WSPs): Public and Private Sector Roles

The Constitution affords everyone the right to access sufficient water. The Water Services Act 108 of 1997 (WSA) sets the legislative framework to give effect to this right by regulating institutions that manage the access and delivery of water services. These institutions

Drop in the Ocean: Blue and Green Drop Report 2022

The Blue Drop Certification seeks to protect citizens from the hazards associated with contaminated drinking water and the Green Drop Certification seeks to protect the environment from the hazards associated with polluted wastewater or effluent. It sets standards

Technology for Sustainable Development

MEB has specialises in the mitigation of the growing pains that come with the implementation of advanced technology solutions, to more efficiently generate favourable results – whether in the water, energy or monitoring sector. It is

The Future of Wastewater Reuse in Africa

Water stress and polluted water contribute to the death of many African populations daily. Every hour, an estimated 115 people die in Africa from diseases linked to improper

Water-Smart Energy Modelling

Energy generation processes require excessive amounts of water. The African continent needs to adequately plan water shortages into their energy