Implementation of the Integrated Rapid Public Transport Network gets underway with a R240million boost to acquire new buses and upgrade the bus depots.

Experienced local government administrator Sibusiso Sithole plans to hit the ground running as the new city manager of the Ethekwini Municipality

OFFICIALS from the eThekwini metro and Palestinian territories interact and share crucial information pertaining to their respective local government systems.

THE municipality’s water and sanitation unit has saved R58,5 million over the past financial year by reducing the number of leaks and burst pipes.

AS part of its energy saving initiatives, the municipality is conducting a pilot to study the effectiveness of an insulated cooker by distributing it for use by selected households.

THE metro is rolling out a zonal public participation programme to urge resident to work with the municipality in expediting delivery of basic services

International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane is confident that the city is ready to host the all-important international conference on climate change

THE agreement commits both cities to work together to create strong economic links and explore cooperation in areas such as science and technology, education and industry

THE city is constructing new bicycle lanes in and around the Durban CBD as part of a plan to encourage residents to use non-motorised modes of transport.

THE senior leadership of eThekwini Metro share strategic planning insights with their counterparts from municipalities in Malawi and Namibia part of an ongoing mentorship programme.