
Brahman Hills, a South African eco‑resort, has turned its kitchen into a zero‑waste showcase by adopting simple, intentional practices. Director Onwaba Gonyora outlines five actionable steps—meal planning, mindful purchasing, home gardening, strategic storage, and repurposing scraps—that households can replicate. The resort’s approach demonstrates that reducing food waste does not require radical lifestyle changes, just consistent habit tweaks. By sharing its model, Brahman Hills encourages both guests and the broader public to adopt sustainable cooking habits that cut costs and lower environmental impact.

The Smart Water Networks Forum, in partnership with the Water Research Foundation, has released a Smart Metering Playbook that consolidates insights from over 50 utilities across 22 countries. The guide maps the maturity curve from pilot projects to full‑scale Advanced...

South Africa calculates its Basic Fuel Price (BFP) using an import parity model that mirrors international crude prices, freight costs and the Rand‑US dollar exchange rate. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) incorporates FOB values from Mediterranean, Arab...

Rapid urbanisation across Africa is stretching water distribution networks, heightening the risk of pressure loss, pipe bursts, and supply interruptions. Utilities are turning to real‑time pressure monitoring as a strategic necessity to curb non‑revenue water and meet sustainability targets. VEGA...

South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources announced a comprehensive fuel price adjustment effective 1 April 2026. Brent crude rose to $93.67 per barrel and the rand weakened to 16.64 per USD, driving up basic fuel contributions. Petrol, diesel and illuminating paraffin...