South Africa faces numerous economic and social challenges. High rates of unemployment, poverty and inequality threaten economic growth and social cohesion. Promoting the development of small, […]
The tourism industry is central to the growth of the South African economy. Working infrastructure is a key component in shaping tourist and investor perceptions and […]
The most basic relationship between citizens and the state is through the use of public services and utilities. When infrastructure fails, the consequences can be dire. […]
We can all agree that working infrastructure is the backbone of human development and security, but is this infrastructure being managed properly? It is time to […]
Stellenbosch, like other municipalities in the Western Cape, has been hard hit by a prolonged drought. Unlike many of its peers, however, Stellenbosch seems to be […]
2017 once again saw IMQS showcasing its infrastructure asset management (IAM) software solutions at the annual Chartered Institute of Government Finance, Audit and Risk Officers (CIGFARO) […]
July 1, 2017 has come and gone, and with that, the deadline by which South African municipalities were to successfully implement the Municipal Standard Chart of […]
Maintenance is the periodic implementation of normal, generally minor, actions that ensure longevity of infrastructure assets in line with their design and operational requirements. What is […]
The future of the city is defined by inequality, vulnerability and risk. In a context of population growth, urbanisation and aging infrastructure, the principles of infrastructure asset […]