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Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, used his first media address to highlight the biggest issues facing the country's electricity supply.

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What is Habitat III and why does it matter? A beginner's guide to the new urban agenda

What is Habitat III and why does it matter? A beginner's guide to the new urban agenda

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How to make roads work for you

Emile Uys 12 Oct 2016

Fast, clean-cooking stove awarded for innovation

Fast, clean-cooking stove awarded for innovation

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Philippa Nicole Barr 11 Oct 2016

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- The solar panels at George. Source: Facebook Yeni Safak.

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Putting waste to work - biogas to energy

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Quantity surveyors support value engineering

Quantity surveyors support value engineering

Larry Feinberg 5 Oct 2016

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#SustainabilityMonth: Green Worx uses enzyme technology to limit ecological footprint

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Cape Town a 2016 C40 Cities Awards finalist

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AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture + Innovation finalists announced

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Masdar City: the ultimate experiment in sustainable urban living

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