rainwater systems

September 11, 2010

R30m initiative unveiled to improve water provision at schools

One-hundred schools across South Africa will gain access to water, sanitation and hygiene education (Wash) as a result of the R30-million partnership that was announced on […]
September 10, 2010

Water Tank Platforms: Guidelines

The following tips/guidelines are provided to assist you or your installer.  These tips must be read/used in conjunction with the JoJo Tanks Guarantee, which is available […]
September 6, 2010

Solar Water Heating – what, where, why?

What is Solar Water Heating? Solar hot water refers to the use of the sun’s energy to heat water for household and industrial use. Solar water […]
September 3, 2010

Beating hunger with the ‘Miracle Tree’

South Africa’s 2010 Female Entrepreneur of the Year, Mavis Mathabatha, heads up a community project to cultivate the Moringa or “Miracle Tree”, the leaves of which […]
September 3, 2010

Safari lodge’s solar energy plant could be precursor to 50-MW project

South Africa’s first concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) solar demonstration plant of 60 kW is operational in the Western Cape, and supplying the daytime power requirements for the […]
September 2, 2010

Tourism must go ‘green’

Durban – The tourism industry must lead the way to take SA into a low carbon economy, Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk said. “Rather than waiting […]
September 2, 2010

Sustainable Tourism – Eliminating Poverty

The 7 Mechanisms In order to deliver practical benefits to the poor, a clear understanding is required of the ways to effectively channel visitor spending and […]
September 1, 2010

1 300 GW of untapped hydropower in developing countries

The World Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to “scaling up” its support for hydropower infrastructure in developing countries, which it describes as the largest source of […]
August 31, 2010

Water Scarcity – Definition & Causes

What is water scarcity? Imbalances between availability and demand, the degradation of groundwater and surface water quality, intersectoral competition, interregional and international conflicts, all contributes to […]
August 30, 2010

SA: National Water Strike Imminent

Johannesburg – The SA Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu) has suspended a national strike in the water sector until Wednesday, a union official said on Monday. “Samwu […]
August 30, 2010

Green Technology – What is it?

The term “technology” refers to the application of knowledge for practical purposes. The field of “green technology” encompasses a continuously evolving group of methods and materials, […]
August 28, 2010

Environmental courts to be established

Environmental courts are to be established to address water crimes that threaten an already water-stressed nation, Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Buyelwa Sonjica announced. “We are […]
August 24, 2010

Active energy awareness for South Africa

With the price of utility power rising significantly in South Africa over the next three years, most organisations have stepped up their efforts to save energy […]
August 23, 2010

Greenpeace pushes for renewable energy in SA

Johannesburg – South Africa has renewable resources that can provide solutions to the country’s energy problems and create jobs – while fighting global warming, Greenpeace officials […]
August 23, 2010

Severe Global Water Shortages Seen Taking Root in Developing Nations

The near absence of fresh water for the human population is already beginning to impact many sectors of the world, notably with the current situation in […]
August 22, 2010

Solar water heating

Solar water heating is gaining popularity all over the world due to the many benefits it offers and because it is relatively inexpensive and easy to […]
August 20, 2010

Water Supply Interruptions – Mbombela

News just in: There are currently water supply interruptions occurring on White River Country Estate.  Unfortunately, if there aren’t water conservation systems installed at your house, […]
August 19, 2010

Solar Power Video

Why you should consider solar power: Solar power is probably the most accessible form of renewable energy to homeowners and businesses in South Africa.  Water Rhapsody […]