Eskom Holdings contracts with five international companies will be scrutinized by South African state investigators as part of a widening probe into graft at the debt-laden State-owned utility. The... 

Johan Piekaar, Regional Director, WSP, Structures, Africa There is a direct link between the stability of an economy and ongoing development – and currently the local construction and property... 

The Environmental Agency for Mineral Resource Activities of Greenland has confirmed the environmental-impact assessment for the project to comply with guidelines for public consultation purposes. 

The Environmental Agency for Mineral Resource Activities of Greenland has confirmed exploration and development company Bluejay Mining’s environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the Dundas... 

WSP in Africa, one of the largest multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firms on the continent, are proud of their team’s involvement in the project to upgrade the Fourways Mall Promotions... 

A preliminary economic assessment has outlined a solid base case for significant and profitable gold production at the Cariboo project. 

In an increasingly complex world Africa is holding its own as an attractive investment region, with the value of investment on the continent showing growth. However, investor confidence still... 

Volunteers from WSP, a leading global multidisciplinary professional services firm, worked with the team from Bridges to Prosperity on the ground in Rwanda to build the Kazo Suspended Footbridge... 

Acid mine drainage (AMD) has become one of South Africa’s largest environmental threats, as AMD has caused considerable damage to the natural environment and communities living near mining areas,... 

WSP in Africa, one of the largest multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firms on the continent, proudly acknowledge the contributions of the firm’s engineers to two winning projects in the... 

Amid the pressures in the built environment, professional services provider WSP is proactively looking for opportunities to diversify and alternative ways of conducting its business to improve... 

As the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) introduces more rating tools, the construction industry’s uptake of green building is “sky rocketing”, says professional services firm WSP... 

An optimal energy mix for Africa relies on a variety of generation technologies. In fact, in a 2015 report McKinsey estimated that if every country in Africa had to build to meet their current... 

WSP in Africa, one of the largest multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firms on the continent, were honoured to receive four (4) Diamond Arrow accolades in the 2019 PMR.africa Business... 

A strategic assessment of the Ardmore phosphate rock project has been completed. 

Economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is estimated to rebound to 2.8%1 for 2019. While this is still below the 3% since 2015, the more subdued growth is on the back of enduring uncertainty in... 

WSP participates in a crucial project to improve the reliability of power in Zimbabwe and restore supplies to the 20,000-plus customers who have been without stable access to electricity for some... 

Mine managers are investigating the use of existing wetlands or creating wetlands to passively treat some of their used water, thereby reducing the volume of water that needs to be actively treated... 

Earth Day, as commemorated this week, aims to raise awareness and support for environmental protection. This year the theme of Protect Our Species: In nature, nothing exists alone is intended to... 

Centrex Metals is on track to deliver its first shipments to customers this year. 

Professional services firm WSP is finding more opportunities to use emerging digital technologies in delivering engineering and infrastructure projects globally, points out WSP in Africa MD Mathieu... 

Research by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warned that limiting global warming to 1.5°C will require fast, far-reaching and extraordinary changes. What’s more,... 

Research by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warned that limiting global warming to 1.5°C will require fast, far-reaching and extraordinary changes. What’s more,... 

Elaine Porter, Director: People, Culture & Engagement, WSP in Africa The World Happiness Report, which ranks countries by their happiness levels, placed South Africa at 104 out of 156 countries in... 

As water balances are being calculated more precisely, the principles of reducing, reusing and recycling water are being adopted more strictly, as is the separation of clean from dirty water on... 

The World Happiness Report, which ranks countries by their happiness levels, placed South Africa at 104 out of 156 countries in 2018, and at 106in 2019. While there are many factors contributing to... 

World Water Day taking place on 22 March will once again place issues linked to global water security and promoting sustainable practice for fresh water resources’ management firmly in the... 

WSP in Africa, one of the largest multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firms on the continent, are proud to have received the Engineering Firm of the Year award at the SA Professional Services... 

Luminaires and glass-fibre-reinforced polyester poles manufacturer BEKA Schréder is proud to have worked with consulting engineers and project managers firm Bicon Consulting Engineers, consultant... 

Although the development of microgrid hybrid power solutions in South African mines is still in its infancy, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm WSP Africa director Dinesh Buldoo says... 

The start-up operation at Ardmore is on track. 

All forms of infrastructure are critical for the expected global urban growth, yet cities face a $4.5-trillion- to $5.4-trillion-a-year investment gap to develop resilient infrastructure. Smart... 

A definitive feasibility study has confirmed Ardmore as a high-quality asset. 

WSP in Africa has received Gold and Silver accolades in the annual PMR.africa Business Excellence Awards, as announced on 21 May. “We are very honoured by and proud to have received of these... 

Construction company WBHO has been appointed the principal contractor for the construction of the new Time Square at Menlyn Maine development. 

Many African leaders have realised the crucial role that renewable energy can and will play in “bringing power to their people”, says multidisciplinary engineering consultancy WSP Africa power... 

Despite the downturn in commodity prices that led to more subdued growth in several of Africa’s resource-intense economies, there is still significant investor interest in Africa’s power sectors,... 

This week: Strong rand eroding South African gold mines’ margins And, underground rail transport at local mines not being prioritised 

African mining companies and investors have expressed increasing interest in hybrid energy solutions that show the potential to address off-peak demand challenges, says engineering consultant WSP... 

Water solutions company Amanziflow Projects have installed more than 400 of its locally developed Fluid Dynamic Systems automatic diaphragm valves (FDS-DVs) across Southern Africa to date.  

South Africa requires a diversified fuel source for power generation, and natural gas is an ideal fuel, as several facilities in the country are compatible with natural gas to fuel power plants,... 

AECOM has appointed Darrin Green as its new Managing Director for Civil Infrastructure in Africa, starting in January 2017. Green is a professional engineer with 26 years’ experience in civil...