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Education & Skills Development

Collaboration provides upcycled toys for 12,500 children on Mandela Day

18 Jul 2023

File photo: South African aspiring designers Khumo Morojele and Klein Muis look at one of their designs made from second hand clothing imported from the West and sold in bales in markets known as Dunusa, in Johannesburg South Africa, 3 July 2023.Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

Fashion & Homeware

In upcycling drive, SA designers give new life to Western fashion waste

Catherine Schenck 14 Jul 2023

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Exhibitions & Events

V&A Waterfront to host Africa Textile Talks 2023

14 Jul 2023

Pentawards shortlist for packaging design announced

Packaging

Pentawards shortlist for packaging design announced

13 Jul 2023

Danone's Women in Dairy programme looks to tackle food security

Food Security

Danone's Women in Dairy programme looks to tackle food security

10 Jul 2023

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Packaging

Liqui Fruit's new fresh, modern packaging design launches

7 Jul 2023

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Retail Marketing

Retailers, are you keeping up with the evolution of consumer behaviour?

Serena Ho and Faheem Hoosen 30 Jun 2023

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Commercial Property

Amazon and City of Cape Town secure legal win against OCA

Karabo Ledwaba 29 Jun 2023

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Circular Economy & Waste Management

Major brands, retailers are meeting plastic collection, recycling targets

29 Jun 2023

Source: © Freestocks The UN Sustainable Fashion Communication Playbook for fashion marketers and communicatros

Fashion & Homeware

UN Sustainable Fashion Communication Playbook launches for communicators

29 Jun 2023

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Economy

Five challenges business needs to respond to - PwC SA Economic Outlook

28 Jun 2023

5 events to chew on at Food Dialogues 2023

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5 events to chew on at Food Dialogues 2023

28 Jun 2023

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ESG

Circular economy gets Coca-Cola's backing

27 Jun 2023

Source: © JD Power Tesla has a high Sustainability Perceptions Value but weaker CSRHub scores

ESG

Greenwashing puts billions at risk for the world's biggest brands

23 Jun 2023

Partnership delivers #ChangeforGood to communities in need

ESG

Partnership delivers #ChangeforGood to communities in need

19 Jun 2023

Woodlands Dairy commissions additional biomass boiler to further reduce emissions

Agro-processing

Woodlands Dairy commissions additional biomass boiler to further reduce emissions

15 Jun 2023

ClemenGold to donate 1,000 tonnes of citrus during 2023 season

Food Security

ClemenGold to donate 1,000 tonnes of citrus during 2023 season

14 Jun 2023

G-Star Raw's new sustainable capsule collection is to dye for

Fashion & Homeware

G-Star Raw's new sustainable capsule collection is to dye for

14 Jun 2023

Kgodiso Development Fund, Raisin SA launch Vine Academy in Northern Cape

Research & Development

Kgodiso Development Fund, Raisin SA launch Vine Academy in Northern Cape

13 Jun 2023

Bernini renews partnership with One Voice South Africa to uplift and empower SA women

ESG

Bernini renews partnership with One Voice South Africa to uplift and empower SA women

Heineken Beverages 12 Jun 2023

Mpact Recycling awards 33 schools for the 2022 Ronnie Recycler schools' competition

ESG

Mpact Recycling awards 33 schools for the 2022 Ronnie Recycler schools' competition

Mpact 12 Jun 2023

Journey’s End x Interpunkt Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz in sustainable paperboard bottles

Packaging

Carboardeaux move over, meet Journey's End x Interpunkt's new wine range in paperboard bottles

8 Jun 2023

Buy-back initiative for recyclables saves millions, pays millions

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Buy-back initiative for recyclables saves millions, pays millions

6 Jun 2023

Source: Woolworths

Retail Marketing

Woolworths Pride campaign sparks calls for boycott

5 Jun 2023

SA retailers and consumers count the costs of a collapsing state

Retail

SA retailers and consumers count the costs of a collapsing state

Lauren Hartzenberg 1 Jun 2023

Mpact Recycling celebrates record-breaking 2022 figures ahead of World Environment Day

ESG

Mpact Recycling celebrates record-breaking 2022 figures ahead of World Environment Day

Mpact 1 Jun 2023

Dichotomy of abundance and scarcity: The paradox of South African agriculture

Food Security

Dichotomy of abundance and scarcity: The paradox of South African agriculture

Ali Conn 29 May 2023

Coca-Cola Beverages SA rolls out returnable PET bottles in KZN

Packaging

Coca-Cola Beverages SA rolls out returnable PET bottles in KZN

29 May 2023

Make a move to save the planet with Adidas's new sustainability campaign

CSI & Philanthropy

Make a move to save the planet with Adidas's new sustainability campaign

24 May 2023

Freedom of Movement partners with Sneaker Shack for shoe donation initiative

CSI & Philanthropy

Freedom of Movement partners with Sneaker Shack for shoe donation initiative

24 May 2023

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File photo: South African aspiring designers Khumo Morojele and Klein Muis look at one of their designs made from second hand clothing imported from the West and sold in bales in markets known as Dunusa, in Johannesburg South Africa, 3 July 2023.Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

RetailIn upcycling drive, SA designers give new life to Western fashion waste

Catherine Schenck 14 Jul 2023

Frances van Hasselt is a speaker. Source: Supplied.

RetailV&A Waterfront to host Africa Textile Talks 2023

14 Jul 2023

Pentawards shortlist for packaging design announced

RetailPentawards shortlist for packaging design announced

13 Jul 2023

Danone's Women in Dairy programme looks to tackle food security

AgricultureDanone's Women in Dairy programme looks to tackle food security

10 Jul 2023

Image supplied. Liqui Fruit has launched its new packaging design, featuring a fresh and modern look

RetailLiqui Fruit's new fresh, modern packaging design launches

7 Jul 2023

Image source: Robert Churchill –

RetailRetailers, are you keeping up with the evolution of consumer behaviour?

Serena Ho and Faheem Hoosen 30 Jun 2023

Source:

RetailAmazon and City of Cape Town secure legal win against OCA

Karabo Ledwaba 29 Jun 2023

Image source: mali maeder from

ESG & SustainabilityMajor brands, retailers are meeting plastic collection, recycling targets

29 Jun 2023

Source: © Freestocks The UN Sustainable Fashion Communication Playbook for fashion marketers and communicatros

RetailUN Sustainable Fashion Communication Playbook launches for communicators

29 Jun 2023

Image source: PwC South Africa Economic Outlook Report

FinanceFive challenges business needs to respond to - PwC SA Economic Outlook

28 Jun 2023

5 events to chew on at Food Dialogues 2023

Lifestyle5 events to chew on at Food Dialogues 2023

28 Jun 2023

Image source: alleksana from

RetailCircular economy gets Coca-Cola's backing

27 Jun 2023

Source: © JD Power Tesla has a high Sustainability Perceptions Value but weaker CSRHub scores

Marketing & MediaGreenwashing puts billions at risk for the world's biggest brands

23 Jun 2023

Partnership delivers #ChangeforGood to communities in need

RetailPartnership delivers #ChangeforGood to communities in need

19 Jun 2023

Woodlands Dairy commissions additional biomass boiler to further reduce emissions

AgricultureWoodlands Dairy commissions additional biomass boiler to further reduce emissions

15 Jun 2023

ClemenGold to donate 1,000 tonnes of citrus during 2023 season

AgricultureClemenGold to donate 1,000 tonnes of citrus during 2023 season

14 Jun 2023

G-Star Raw's new sustainable capsule collection is to dye for

RetailG-Star Raw's new sustainable capsule collection is to dye for

14 Jun 2023

Kgodiso Development Fund, Raisin SA launch Vine Academy in Northern Cape

AgricultureKgodiso Development Fund, Raisin SA launch Vine Academy in Northern Cape

13 Jun 2023

Bernini renews partnership with One Voice South Africa to uplift and empower SA women

RetailBernini renews partnership with One Voice South Africa to uplift and empower SA women

Heineken Beverages 12 Jun 2023

Mpact Recycling awards 33 schools for the 2022 Ronnie Recycler schools' competition

RetailMpact Recycling awards 33 schools for the 2022 Ronnie Recycler schools' competition

Mpact 12 Jun 2023

Journey’s End x Interpunkt Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz in sustainable paperboard bottles

RetailCarboardeaux move over, meet Journey's End x Interpunkt's new wine range in paperboard bottles

8 Jun 2023

Buy-back initiative for recyclables saves millions, pays millions

ESG & SustainabilityBuy-back initiative for recyclables saves millions, pays millions

6 Jun 2023

Source: Woolworths

RetailWoolworths Pride campaign sparks calls for boycott

5 Jun 2023

SA retailers and consumers count the costs of a collapsing state

RetailSA retailers and consumers count the costs of a collapsing state

Lauren Hartzenberg 1 Jun 2023

Mpact Recycling celebrates record-breaking 2022 figures ahead of World Environment Day

RetailMpact Recycling celebrates record-breaking 2022 figures ahead of World Environment Day

Mpact 1 Jun 2023

Dichotomy of abundance and scarcity: The paradox of South African agriculture

AgricultureDichotomy of abundance and scarcity: The paradox of South African agriculture

Ali Conn 29 May 2023

Coca-Cola Beverages SA rolls out returnable PET bottles in KZN

RetailCoca-Cola Beverages SA rolls out returnable PET bottles in KZN

29 May 2023

Make a move to save the planet with Adidas's new sustainability campaign

ESG & SustainabilityMake a move to save the planet with Adidas's new sustainability campaign

24 May 2023

Mr Price Foundation empowers a sustainable future through hydroponic technology

AgricultureMr Price Foundation empowers a sustainable future through hydroponic technology

24 May 2023

Freedom of Movement partners with Sneaker Shack for shoe donation initiative

ESG & SustainabilityFreedom of Movement partners with Sneaker Shack for shoe donation initiative

24 May 2023

Global fashion brands turn to Rooibos for sustainable textile dye

RetailGlobal fashion brands turn to Rooibos for sustainable textile dye

17 May 2023

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ESG & SustainabilityFood Lover's Market feeds the hungry for only 56c a meal this Hunger Month

11 May 2023

Woolworths' new electric delivery vans hit the road in green logistics push

RetailWoolworths' new electric delivery vans hit the road in green logistics push

10 May 2023

Abalobi's new online store broadens access to ethically-sourced seafood

RetailAbalobi's new online store broadens access to ethically-sourced seafood

10 May 2023

Beiersdorf's 'Care Beyond Skin' brings benefits to Thanda and the Mtwalume community

RetailBeiersdorf's 'Care Beyond Skin' brings benefits to Thanda and the Mtwalume community

Symbiotic Communications 5 May 2023

Source © Cristina Villar Martin Sustainability is growing rapidly in significance and its importance is extremely high in the cosmetics sector

RetailL'Oréal: Beauty Queen of the cosmetics world

4 May 2023

Empowering Africa's Future: EcoFlow brings sustainable energy solutions to the forefront

RetailEmpowering Africa's Future: EcoFlow brings sustainable energy solutions to the forefront

EcoFlow 3 May 2023

Why traceability is key to a sustainable future in South African agriculture

AgricultureWhy traceability is key to a sustainable future in South African agriculture

Justin Platt 24 Apr 2023

Alice Aedy, Andrew Burgess, Jade Roche and Luke Jaque-Rodney. Source: Supplied

RetailNew Puma project gives young changemakers a seat at the sustainability table

20 Apr 2023

OneDayOnly director unpacks 5 key e-commerce market trends

RetailOneDayOnly director unpacks 5 key e-commerce market trends

19 Apr 2023

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