Infrastructure News

🔥 Minimum fire compliance isn’t enough. 💬 “They’re minimums… don’t account for municipal failure in emergencies,” – Paul Warrener, @rreservoirs Resilient fire systems are now critical. 🔗 t.ly/GEbPS

🌍 @Petco_Official reflects on insights from the Africa’s Green Economy Summit. Focus: ✔️ Circular economy financing ✔️ Scalable solutions ✔️ Climate investment. 🔗 t.ly/MBUMr

🚰 Handpumps are vital for rural African communities - but many break down. 💬 Expert insights from Zhai, Pedraza Martinez, Mejia, Bretthauer & Parker on how best to maintain them. 🔗 infrastructurenews.co.za/2026/03/30/han…

🏗️ EPS geofoam reduces loads on plastic pipes, boosting lifespan & resilience. Insights shared during the recent SAPPMA webinar highlight smart material choices for sustainable infrastructure. 🔗 infrastructurenews.co.za/2026/03/30/sap…

🚚 The Free State is emerging as a key logistics hub for SA’s economy. 💬 “Strategically located… a natural logistics and distribution hub linking major economic centres,” – Cyril Ramaphosa 🔗 t.ly/lIWYh

⚠️ On Zero Waste Day, focus turns to SA’s hazardous waste gap. 💬 “The technology exists to treat & repurpose hazardous waste at scale,” – Peter Allen 🔗 t.ly/sJ4mC

🚰 Temporary water disruption at Cape Town International Airport. 💬 “Operations continue… passengers should follow announcements,” – Airports Company South Africa 🔗 t.ly/mgS7K #CapeTown #Infrastructure #TravelUpdate

💧 The @WaterInstSA continues to play a key role in knowledge-sharing & governance in SA’s water sector. Featuring insights from Dr. Harrison Pienaar (CSIR) on smarter water use & collaboration. 🔗 t.ly/e5UD7

♻️ Disposable everything? This Zero Waste Day, ReSource Magazine's newsletter this morning challenges SA's throwaway culture - and asks if waste is really waste at all. 🔗 Read the newsletter here: t.ly/sJ4mC

🚰 Leeu-Gamka Phase 1 & 2 water project launched to strengthen supply & dignity. 💬 “The project will boost water security for at least the next 30 years,” – Ntombizanele Bila-Mupariwa 🔗 t.ly/mMpMj

📅 30 March is International Day of Zero Waste Theme: Food Waste “South Africa wastes ±10 million tonnes of food annually - nearly one-third of what’s produced.” A major challenge - but also a major opportunity for smarter waste & infrastructure solutions. 💬 Your thoughts?

💧The @CityofCT says dam levels have dropped to 49.2%, falling below the 50% mark in the Western Cape. Lower rainfall & rising demand continue to place pressure on water supply systems. 🔗 t.ly/4k7nv #damlevels #waterrestrictions

📢 “Driving standards in wastewater treatment & safe transportation.” The AMPS-Africa Conference 2026 is set for 20 August at Indaba Hotel. Key focus: ✔️ Wastewater treatment ✔️ Pump truck best practices ✔️ Hazardous materials certification. 🔗 t.ly/wF-GH

💧 “A new era for water and sanitation in Emfuleni is underway.” - Ramateu Monyokolo, chairperson, @Rand_Water SA’s first special purpose vehicle is set to restore critical infrastructure and drive long-term sustainability. 🔗 Read more: infrastructurenews.co.za/2026/01/21/a-n…

Water storage safety matters 💧⚠️ A JoJo tank collapse in Sol Plaatje Municipality left a man seriously injured - highlighting risks of poor installation. 🔗 t.ly/kwFQr

📈9 Reasons to be optimistic about SA’s economy Economist Azar Jammine points to improving conditions and rising investor confidence. 🔗 t.ly/uLMHC

Deep-water drilling faces legal challenge ⚖️🌊 Concerns over environmental risks and fisher livelihoods take centre stage. “We believe the risks were never properly assessed.” – Neville van Rooy 🔗 t.ly/87BUt

📢 The March 2026 issue of ReSource Magazine is out now! From 5 years of EPR in SA to renewable energy, recycling, and waste innovation - explore the latest insights shaping the sector. 📖 Read here: heyzine.com/flip-book/d418… #WasteManagement #CircularEconomy #Recycling

Smart water is coming to @CityofCT 💧📊 680 000+ meters to be upgraded to AMI over the next decade. 🗨️“A more modern digital world” – Zahid Badroodien 🔗 infrastructurenews.co.za/2026/03/26/fir…

Recyclers need to think bigger ♻️ A manufacturing mindset could unlock more value across the sector. 🔗 infrastructurenews.co.za/2026/03/25/why…