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10 Nov 2025

Water security through retail partnerships

By Staff Writer

In South Africa, almost every household faces some form of water challenge — from unreliable supply and poor quality to rising costs. For retailers, this is not simply a commercial opportunity but a chance to step forward as trusted partners in resilience, offering households solutions that bring stability, safety, and peace of mind. Why households...
07 Jul 2025

Water tanks and accessories: Essential solutions for water security

By Staff Writer

Water security is a growing concern for urban and rural South Africans. Water tanks have become indispensable for homeowners, property developers, and commercial operations seeking reliability amid unpredictable rainfall and municipal supply issues. Benefits of installing water tanks • Water security: Tanks provide a dependable backup in water-scarce areas.• Cost savings: Using collected rainwater can reduce municipal water bills,...
05 May 2025

How a local and international collaborative effort aims to increase water supply and improve water quality in Buffalo City

By Staff Writer

A comprehensive pre-feasibility study is underway to enhance the water supply system for the residents of Buffalo City, East London, aimed at improving their water quality. Spearheaded by the Buffalo City Municipality, the project has resulted in a partnership with the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, which is funding the initiative, and the South African...
14 May 2024

Expert tips to curb water woes  

By Staff Writer

South Africa has grappled with the dual predicament of enduring prolonged water scarcity nationwide, further exacerbated by the persistent energy crisis. Amid these pressing concerns, there’s a vital need for South Africans to prioritise water conservation – whether for personal consumption, household activities, or business operations.    The water crisis in and around the City of...
19 Jan 2023

Experience water at its best with 5th generation HydroTap

By Staff Writer

The all-new HydroTap, now in its 5th generation, the most advanced product to date and represents several innovations that deliver higher quality, increased efficiency, and improved hygiene. 
18 Nov 2021

Alternative assets as an opportunity to deliver impact investments

By Staff Writer

Benedict Mongalo, MD of Novare Impact Investment Partners distinguishes alternative assets from traditional asset classes, and highlights the social and environment impact generated by alternatives.
18 Oct 2021

VGL Dimensions obtains international accreditation for sampling of food, feed, carcasses, swabs and water

By Staff Writer

The process for VGL Dimensions to obtain accurate, reliable and consistent laboratory results required two distinctive steps: Sampling: Taking the sample, transport and submission to laboratory Testing: Receiving of samples, testing and reporting of results. If the sample was compromised in any way during the sampling step, the results obtained from the testing laboratory can...
18 Oct 2021

Grundfos works with international brewer for sustainable efficiency

By Staff Writer

The installation of Grundfos pumps and related equipment as part of an international beer brewer’s expansion in Gauteng highlights a common commitment to water and energy efficiency. A range of Grundfos submersible pumps, smart digital pumps and vertical multistage centrifugal pumps are installed at this Sedibeng-based brewery’s wastewater plant and its water treatment plant. The...
07 Oct 2021

New features added to Pit Boss Pumps for dewatering and solids-handling

By Staff Writer

ARO have added features to its dewatering and solids-handling pumps that have improved upon the patented technologies and proven designs that have already made the brand famous in the industrial, mining and construction sectors worldwide.   Model: 66M3X0-XXX-C – 217 GPM (821.3 LPM)  Ideal answer to big volume applications where performance is a must  •          Reliability...
23 Aug 2021

FREE UPGRADE to Zip touch-free HydroTap Wave

By Staff Writer

Order any ZIP HydroTap & recieve a free upgrade to a touchfree wave.
23 Jun 2021

AECOM fast-tracks Green School South Africa in Paarl for the 2021 school year

By Staff Writer

Infrastructure consulting firm AECOM enabled Green School South Africa in the Drakenstein Valley near Paarl in the Western Cape to be fast-tracked so it could open on time for the 2021 school year. AECOM’s long-lead procurement scheduling provided the necessary planning tool to enable the team to monitor and track procurement of the specialised construction...
09 Jun 2021

Importance of water quality in the concrete mix

By Staff Writer

With water in short supply in many parts of South Africa, concrete producers could face increasing pressure to use water from sources other than municipal tap water in future, says John Roxburgh, senior lecturer at Cement and Concrete SA’s School of Concrete Technology. “But the quality of concrete may be adversely affected by using poor...