South Africa’s climate focus needs to shift from setting targets to tangible results – Moosa
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June 11, 2024
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South Africa is now entering a new and more demanding phase of climate action, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) deputy chairperson Valli Moosa asserts, stressing that the focus is not only on setting targets but on delivering tangible results. His statement follows the publication of the inaugural ‘South African State of Climate Action Report’, which finds that South Africa commitments to tackling climate …
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City of Cape Town hits apartment building developer with R1m fine
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June 11, 2024
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Infrastructure
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Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has upheld a decision by the city’s Municipal Planning Tribunal to impose a record R1-million penalty for unauthorised building work. The penalty relates to a developer, named as Steven Kampies, constructing a 22-unit apartment building where only a single dwelling is permitted. Read More Engineering News | Home
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Manufacturing production up 5.3% y/y in April
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June 11, 2024
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South Africa’s manufacturing production increased by 5.3% year-on-year in April, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has reported. Stats SA Industry statistics director Nicolai Carson said on June 11 that, out of the ten manufacturing divisions, nine showed positive growth. Read More Engineering News | Home
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Global growth will not exceed pre-pandemic levels until 2026 at least – World Bank
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June 11, 2024
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The World Bank expects the global economy to stabilise for the first time in three years, but at a level that is still weak by historical standards. In its latest ‘Global Economic Prospects’ report, the World Bank says global growth will reach 2.6% this year and 2.7% in 2025 and 2026, compared with the 3.1% average in the decade before …
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Greeff resigns as EOH CFO
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June 11, 2024
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Infrastructure
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JSE-listed information and communications technology services company EOH Group’s CFO Marialet Greeff has resigned and will step down from her position with effect from September 30 to pursue other interests. EOH’s board has started a process to identify an appropriate successor and will advise shareholders on the appointment of a new group FD in due course. Read More Engineering News …
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Renergen brings liquid hydrogen back online following shutdown
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June 11, 2024
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Infrastructure
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Renergen has completed the shutdown, checks, calibrations and corrective actions at its liquid helium facility, in Virginia, in the Free State, and has restarted the facility, resuming liquid helium production as of June 4. An original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) in April brought the helium cold box to the appropriate temperature to liquify helium in batches from wells at the project area. …
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West Africa: Coronation Group Plants Over 400 Trees in Nigeria, Ghana
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June 11, 2024
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Environment & Climate
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This Day In a significant step towards sustainability, Coronation Group has launched its new initiative, ‘Trees for Tomorrow’ in celebration of World Environment Day on June 5th. Read More AllAfrica News: Environment
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Liberia: National Railway Authority in Sight
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June 11, 2024
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Environment & Climate
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Liberian Observer President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is expected to sign an executive order to establish the Liberia National Railway Authority (LNRA), marking a significant step towards enhancing and regulating the country’s railway infrastructure. This initiative aims to optimize the use of Liberia’s strategic railway assets for economic growth and national development. Read More AllAfrica News: Environment
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Eswatini: Mining Is Destroying Crucial Eswatini Nature Reserve
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June 11, 2024
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Environment & Climate
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GroundUp The mine has the king’s blessing but no environmental authorisation Read More AllAfrica News: Environment
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South Africa: Johannesburg Water to Be Impacted By Rand Water Maintenance
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June 11, 2024
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Environment & Climate
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SAnews.gov.za Johannesburg Water has reminded customers to store enough water in preparation for the upcoming one-month planned maintenance to be undertaken by Rand Water. Read More AllAfrica News: Environment
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