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Politicians vs engineers – and the impact on SA’s water

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Politicians vs engineers – and the impact on SA’s water: Have politicians put Nelson Mandela Bay’s water security at risk over the past decade by ignoring sound technical advice from engineers?. This evening (10 April), Prof Mike Muller – Visiting Adjunct Professor from Wits University’s School of Governance – will suggest they have, in a public lecture at Nelson Mandela University, titled “Decolonising Engineering”. Source: News Latest News. … [Read more...] about Politicians vs engineers – and the impact on SA’s water

Amatola Water CEO prioritises relationships

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Amatola Water CEO prioritises relationships: Newly-appointed Amatola Water chief executive officer, Vuyo Zitumane, who took up office on 3 April 2017, says improving stakeholder relationships, which include employee and customer engagement, are amongst her top priorities in the short term. Zitumane, who has an impressive track-record of accomplishments in the public sector, joins the organisation at a time when its turnaround plan, endorsed by the Department of Water and Sanitation, is underway. … [Read more...] about Amatola Water CEO prioritises relationships

PE in the news: Sanral supports aspiring engineers in iGEMS Water competition

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Sanral supports aspiring engineers in iGEMS Water competition: The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) supported 45 high school learners in Port Elizabeth as they took part in the iGEMS water engineering competition earlier this week. Sanral in partnership with Labco, SMEC and the iGEMS programme hosted the ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. EC women perish in fire: Manatha says police are investigating. Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Sanral supports aspiring engineers in iGEMS Water competition

SANRAL supports aspiring engineers in iGEMS Water competition

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SANRAL supports aspiring engineers in iGEMS Water competition: WATER WINNERS: Woolhope High School learner, from left, Siyanda Mvunyiswa, Daniel Pienaar High School learner, Owam Ntlemeza, Sanctor Secondary School learner, Mervonecia Groepe, and Douglas Mbopa High School learner, Xhanti Shai, were crowned the winners of the iGEMS Water competition, in Port Elizabeth, this week. The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL), SMEC, and Labco supported the event. SANRAL supports aspiring … [Read more...] about SANRAL supports aspiring engineers in iGEMS Water competition

Amatola Water pleased with outcome in chairperson’s legal case

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Amatola Water pleased with outcome in chairperson’s legal case: Newly appointed Amatola Water CEO, Vuyo Zitumane, says that the water utility is delighted with the outcome in the legal case of its chairperson Nokulunga Mnqeta. The case, which involved Mnqeta’s former role as CEO of the Amathole District Municipality’s Development Agency, Aspire, was concluded last week with all alleged fraud charges against her being dropped. “We welcome this outcome, particularly as it comes at a time when … [Read more...] about Amatola Water pleased with outcome in chairperson’s legal case

Grahamstown in the news: Port Stephens Council to discuss recreational dam usage with Hunter Water

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Port Stephens Council to discuss recreational dam usage with Hunter Water: COUNCILLOR Chris Doohan put forth a motion to Port Stephens Council, during the most recent general meeting, asking for Council to support initiating discussions with Hunter Water in regard to how the recreational usage of Grahamstown Dam could be increased. Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Grahamstown's National Arts Festival reveals new programme features for 2018: Presented by Standard Bank, the new Creativate … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Port Stephens Council to discuss recreational dam usage with Hunter Water

PE in the news: Senior India batsman Rohit Sharma urges people to not waste water

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Senior India batsman Rohit Sharma urges people to not waste water: Subsequently, he was dropped and fellow Mumbai batsman Ajinkya Rahane replaced him. Though he managed to notch a century at Port Elizabeth, he faltered during the remainder of the series. He started the Nidahas Trophy with a couple of lackluster performances. Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Pat Cummins admits he made 'mistake' by standing on the ball during 3rd Test vs South Africa: Then, in the second Test at Port … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Senior India batsman Rohit Sharma urges people to not waste water

Isn’t it Illegal to Fill a Water Tanker from a Fire Hydrant?

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Received the images you see below with a request for the informant to stay anonymous. The note with the images says; "I took these pictures on Monday 19 February at about 13h45 on the road in the Port of Port Elizabeth leading to PEDSAC, NSRI. I thought it was illegal to use a fire hydrant to fill tankers. The hydrant connections were also leaking badly." … [Read more...] about Isn’t it Illegal to Fill a Water Tanker from a Fire Hydrant?

Municipality to enforce stricter water consumption by-laws

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As the critical water situation continues, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality calls on all residents and stakeholders who had been granted Water Restriction Concessions (exemptions) to re-apply, as the old exemptions are no longer valid. Failure to re-apply and continuation of water usage in terms of the old exemption will result in the Municipality imposing water restriction penalties. This will not only hit the affected consumers' pockets hard;, it will also force the Municipality to install … [Read more...] about Municipality to enforce stricter water consumption by-laws

NMB water crisis – Coega puts up its hand

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“The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) is pro-actively implementing water conservation efforts by reducing its water consumption due to the drought experienced by the Nelson Mandela Bay area,” says Dr Ayanda Vilakazi, CDC’s Head of Marketing, Brand and Communications. The CDC has a water wise garden at its head office - CDC Business Centre, comprising of self-sustainable plants that are adaptable to survive without additional watering. The plants in the CDC garden are all indigenous and … [Read more...] about NMB water crisis – Coega puts up its hand

PE in the news: Lack of water supply in Free State causing animals to die

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Lack of water supply in Free State causing animals to die: Josca is the AM newsreader and compiler for OFM. She comes from Port Elizabeth where her radio journey began at the tender age of 18 years old. When she is not at OFM, you can find her riding horses or being outdoors. Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. CemAir vows to be back in the skies soon: CemAir flies to Bloemfontein‚ George‚ Cape Town‚ Hoedspruit‚ Margate‚ Plettenberg Bay and Port Elizabeth. Sacaa said that while it … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Lack of water supply in Free State causing animals to die

Nooitgedagt Work to Recommence

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The Nooitgedagt Phase 3 budget has been restored to R93 million, bringing the project back to life. Contractors walked off site last week when it was announced that the National Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) was slashing the budget by R34 million. The drought-stricken Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality had appealed to the DWS to reconsider this decision. Thus, we welcome the commitment to recommence work from Monday. This is an important development, confirmed verbally today by … [Read more...] about Nooitgedagt Work to Recommence

Praying for Rain – Did it Work?

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Nelson Mandela Bay, is currently facing a very serious and severe drought, which has seen the levels of our supply dams reaching an all-time low of just above 24 percent. Yesterday, 26 January 2018 Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Athol Trollip led a delegation of councillors and religious leaders to Churchill Dam to pray for rain. Tireless and united efforts by the municipality, the local community, business and media to ensure that we save water and avert a catastrophe that is currently … [Read more...] about Praying for Rain – Did it Work?

Let’s Learn from Water Scarce Countries

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According to the UN, nearly one in three people worldwide live in a country facing a water crisis, and less than five percent of the world lives in a country that has more water today than it did 20 years ago. Lana Mazahreh grew up in Jordan, a state that has experienced absolute water scarcity since 1973, where she learned how to conserve water as soon as she was old enough to learn how to write her name. In this practical talk, she shares three lessons from water-poor countries on how to save … [Read more...] about Let’s Learn from Water Scarce Countries