African Arguments Investing $1 billion in early warning systems would avoid $35 billion in losses each year. Read More AllAfrica News: Environment
Continue ReadingSAnews.gov.za Mop up operations continue across KwaZulu-Natal following heavy rains, which wreaked havoc in various parts of the province. Read More AllAfrica News: Environment
Continue ReadingIn the current environment of fast-paced technological advancement, accreditation can enable organisations to embrace new technologies and drive innovation, as it provides a framework of trust and reliability. This was highlighted by speakers during the South African National Accreditation System’s (SANAS’) 2024 World Accreditation Day breakfast, held in Centurion on June 10, under the theme “Empowering Tomorrow and Shaping the …
Continue ReadingJSE-listed fast-moving consumer goods manufacturer Premier Group has reported a robust set of results for the year ended March 31, with an 18.6% year-on-year increase in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) to R2.1-billion. This compares with Ebitda of R1.7-billion reported for the prior financial year. Read More Engineering News | Home
Continue ReadingSolar power provider SolarSaver, which serves as fuel retailer Engen’s official solar provider, has installed solar PV systems at 150 Engen Petroleum fuel stations across Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. The installations, with a combined capacity of nearly 6.59 MW, will produce 12.2-million kilowatt-hours of electricity during the first year of operation. Read More Engineering News | Home
Continue ReadingDabanga Aswan — Dozens of Sudanese people attempting to illegally cross the border into Egypt have died, many from scorching heat. Long waiting times at the border, compounded with difficulties in obtaining a visa, are pushing more people to take illegal routes into Egypt in hopes of reaching a more stable life. Read More AllAfrica News: Environment
Continue ReadingThirty-eight percent of 3 000 risk management professionals and business leaders agree that natural catastrophes, fire and explosion risks are emerging as primary concerns in the engineering, construction and real estate industries. According to Allianz Risk Barometer, respondents to its survey said natural disaster risks were followed by business interruption, macroeconomic developments and cyber-incidents as concerns with 28%, 21% and 19% …
Continue ReadingThe Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) declined to a level of 103.7 in the first quarter of this year, down from 117.3 in the fourth quarter of 2023 and 105 in the first quarter of 2023. Economist Dr Roelof Botha, who compiles the ACI on behalf of JSE-listed mid-tier mining and materials company Afrimat, says the country’s weak economic growth in …
Continue ReadingThe South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) says the lead up to the national and provincial elections on May 29 had a notable effect on business confidence during April and May, with the Business Confidence Index (BCI) having dropped by 5.8 points in April to 108.9 and further to 107.8 in May. The recovery of the 6.9-point decrease …
Continue ReadingThe Herald Mukudzei Chingwere in DUSHANBE, Tajikistan. Read More AllAfrica News: Environment
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