South Africa

46 articles in South Africa

David Lloyd Owen - Reconciling numbers: do different agencies have different agendas? Vol 12, Issue 8 (August 2011)

Developing a spreadsheet to estimate how much money ought to be spent on water and wastewater to 2050 has had a number of fascinating, if unintended, consequences.

The 2011 Global Water Awards: Water Stewardship Award Vol 12, Issue 2 (February 2011)

For the commercial or industrial company or organization that has made the greatest contribution to the sustainable management of its water cycle.

Seven themes for 2011 Vol 12, Issue 1 (January 2011)

Christopher Gasson picks seven themes to watch out for during this year.

The 2010 Global Water Awards:Water Efficiency Project of the Year Vol 11, Issue 2 (February 2010)

For the project completed during 2009 that demonstrates the greatest contribution towards improving water efficiency.

Bluewater Bio’s South African safari Vol 10, Issue 11 (November 2009)

South Africa’s wastewater infrastructure is failing on a monumental scale. A new agreement between Bluewater Bio and Headstream Water offers an effective way to restore performance and boost capacity.

Bouygues reduces water exposure Vol 10, Issue 11 (November 2009)

The French construction giant has ceded control of its last remaining water interest to an African private equity fund.

BUYING AND SELLING Vol 10, Issue 7 (July 2009)

We have two tie-ups between engineering firms in the US to report this month. R.W. Beck has been bought by SAIC, while Malcolm Pirnie has merged with Dutch environmental engineer Arcadis.

Rwanda prepares for water investment Vol 10, Issue 7 (July 2009)

The central African country has one of the fastest growing populations in the world. They need more water.

More free water for Johannesburg’s indigents Vol 10, Issue 4 (April 2009)

Residents of Johannesburg have successfully challenged the city’s water policy. The ruling could have national implications in terms of South Africa’s ‘right to water’.

RIGHTS Vol 10, Issue 4 (April 2009)

* Rising demand seems to be a major issue in South Africa. The Supreme Court ruled this month that 25 litres per person per day was no longer enough to cover the basic human right to water as enshrined in the constitution