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South Africa to welcome new private university by 2026

Blue Label Media partners with African Bank to roll out new corporate identity across 155 buses

Copper could cure Murray & Roberts cold after De Beers diamond cough

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Data breach alert: Over 100,000 fake accounts linked to SA grant-fraud claim

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Leadership shakeup at Moderna ahead of major vaccine rollouts

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Prince William, Prince of Wales meets the 2024 Earthshot Prize Finalists at the Kirstenbosch Gardens, in Cape Town, South Africa, 6 November 2024. Victoria Jones/Pool via Reuters

2024 Earthshot Prize - the 5 winners of £1m

Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 President, speaks at the United Nations climate change conference COP29 opening in Baku, Azerbaijan, 11 November 2024. Reuters/Maxim Shemetov

Trump and trade worries cloud COP29 climate summit in BakuValerie Volcovici and Nailia Bagirova

A municipal worker attempts to unclog a flooded road in Newlands during heavy rains in Cape Town, South Africa, 9 July 2024. Reuters/Esa Alexander/File Photo

South Africa concerned Trump election will impact climate talksTim Cocks

Fishers in Port Nolloth are opposing TotalEnergies’ bid to explore for gas and oil off the West Coast. Photo: Ashraf Hendricks/GroundUp

Court bid to block TotalEnergies gas project off West Coast

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Don't trash your old servers, rather refurbishRyan Birkenbach

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African countries shouldn’t have to borrow money to fix climate damage they never caused – economistCarlos Lopes

Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 President, speaks at the United Nations climate change conference COP29 opening in Baku, Azerbaijan, 11 November 2024. Reuters/Maxim Shemetov

Trump and trade worries cloud COP29 climate summit in Baku

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Severity of climate change has reached critical levels

Severity of climate change has reached critical levels

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2021 Eco-Logic Awards winners announced

2021 Eco-Logic Awards winners announced

5 Nov 2021

The proposed N2 Toll Road will cut through Sigidi village. Map: Lisa Nelson

Should the proposed N2 toll road through the Wild Coast be moved?

Daniel Steyn 4 Nov 2021

South African company directors lag on climate awareness

South African company directors lag on climate awareness

Trialogue 4 Nov 2021

Dentsu launches 'Climate change like never before'

Dentsu launches 'Climate change like never before'

Dentsu 4 Nov 2021

The Kolisis call for fresh thinking after "a time of mayhem"

The Kolisis call for fresh thinking after "a time of mayhem"

3 Nov 2021

Ambitious commitments and a just transition: COP26 and Africa

Ambitious commitments and a just transition: COP26 and Africa

Dion Shango 3 Nov 2021

Why tackling deforestation is so important for slowing climate change

Why tackling deforestation is so important for slowing climate change

Tom Pugh 3 Nov 2021

SA to receive $8.5bn from US, EU and UK to speed up shift from coal

SA to receive $8.5bn from US, EU and UK to speed up shift from coal

Jeff Mason, Andrea Shalal and Emma Rumney 3 Nov 2021

Mercia Grimbeek reappointed as Sawea chair

Mercia Grimbeek reappointed as Sawea chair

2 Nov 2021

We mapped every large solar plant on the planet using satellites and machine learning

We mapped every large solar plant on the planet using satellites and machine learning

Lucas Kruitwagen 2 Nov 2021

#COP26: With funds short, Africans weigh green energy switch and fossil fuel cash

#COP26: With funds short, Africans weigh green energy switch and fossil fuel cash

Kim Harrisberg and Nita Bhalla 2 Nov 2021

SIOC Community Development Trust invests R40m+ in Covid-19 relief efforts across beneficiary communities in Northern Cape and Limpopo

SIOC Community Development Trust invests R40m+ in Covid-19 relief efforts across beneficiary communities in Northern Cape and Limpopo

MANGO-OMC 2 Nov 2021

Sishen Iron Ore Company Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) completes their school's eyesight campaign in JTG district

Sishen Iron Ore Company Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) completes their school's eyesight campaign in JTG district

MANGO-OMC 2 Nov 2021

Dentsu International one of first companies in the world to have net-zero target validated

Dentsu International one of first companies in the world to have net-zero target validated

Dentsu 29 Oct 2021

Sappi scoops Loerie Award for Shared Value

Sappi scoops Loerie Award for Shared Value

Sappi 29 Oct 2021

Five climate change messages from the African continent

Five climate change messages from the African continent

Nicholas Westcott 29 Oct 2021

Adidas SA opens its most sustainable retail space at V&A

Adidas SA opens its most sustainable retail space at V&A

28 Oct 2021

Manni Group Design Award: Ghana Innovation Farm open for entries

Manni Group Design Award: Ghana Innovation Farm open for entries

28 Oct 2021

Cities and climate change: why low-rise buildings are the future - not skyscrapers

Cities and climate change: why low-rise buildings are the future - not skyscrapers

Ruth Saint and Francesco Pomponi 28 Oct 2021

An inclusive approach to encouraging women in energy - the time is now

An inclusive approach to encouraging women in energy - the time is now

Lethabo Manamela 27 Oct 2021

Pick n Pay trolley awarded as winner of Sapro competition for best recycled product of 2021

Pick n Pay trolley awarded as winner of Sapro competition for best recycled product of 2021

27 Oct 2021

SA's energy landscape is evolving, partly driven by climate change goals

SA's energy landscape is evolving, partly driven by climate change goals

Jason van der Poel 27 Oct 2021

Coronation extends relief to vulnerable communities on World Food Day

Coronation extends relief to vulnerable communities on World Food Day

Coronation 27 Oct 2021

More jobs to be gained by energy transition than lost - Irena, ILO

More jobs to be gained by energy transition than lost - Irena, ILO

26 Oct 2021

Rewoven wins inaugural Äänit Prize

Rewoven wins inaugural Äänit Prize

26 Oct 2021

Santa Shoebox expands the project's reach #BeyondTheMillion, establishes ECD centre in rural Ceres

Santa Shoebox expands the project's reach #BeyondTheMillion, establishes ECD centre in rural Ceres

26 Oct 2021

Vodacom launches Eco-Sim cards made from recycled plastic

Vodacom launches Eco-Sim cards made from recycled plastic

25 Oct 2021

Five ways in which finance for climate adaptation in Africa falls short

Five ways in which finance for climate adaptation in Africa falls short

Georgia Savvidou and Christopher Trisos 25 Oct 2021

Africans call on global community to honour commitment to 'just, inclusive' energy transition

Africans call on global community to honour commitment to 'just, inclusive' energy transition

NJ Ayuk 25 Oct 2021

Detpak's new Enveloop delivers sustainable courier bag solution

Detpak's new Enveloop delivers sustainable courier bag solution

Mpact 25 Oct 2021

Africa news

Ambitious commitments and a just transition: COP26 and Africa

Ambitious commitments and a just transition: COP26 and Africa

Dion Shango 3 Nov 2021

Why tackling deforestation is so important for slowing climate change

Why tackling deforestation is so important for slowing climate change

Tom Pugh 3 Nov 2021

We mapped every large solar plant on the planet using satellites and machine learning

We mapped every large solar plant on the planet using satellites and machine learning

Lucas Kruitwagen 2 Nov 2021

#COP26: With funds short, Africans weigh green energy switch and fossil fuel cash

#COP26: With funds short, Africans weigh green energy switch and fossil fuel cash

Kim Harrisberg and Nita Bhalla 2 Nov 2021

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Dentsu launches 'Climate change like never before'

Dentsu launches 'Climate change like never before'

Dentsu 4 Nov 2021

The Kolisis call for fresh thinking after "a time of mayhem"

The Kolisis call for fresh thinking after "a time of mayhem"

3 Nov 2021

SA to receive $8.5bn from US, EU and UK to speed up shift from coal

SA to receive $8.5bn from US, EU and UK to speed up shift from coal

Jeff Mason, Andrea Shalal and Emma Rumney 3 Nov 2021

Mercia Grimbeek reappointed as Sawea chair

Mercia Grimbeek reappointed as Sawea chair

2 Nov 2021

SIOC Community Development Trust invests R40m+ in Covid-19 relief efforts across beneficiary communities in Northern Cape and Limpopo

SIOC Community Development Trust invests R40m+ in Covid-19 relief efforts across beneficiary communities in Northern Cape and Limpopo

MANGO-OMC 2 Nov 2021

Sishen Iron Ore Company Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) completes their school's eyesight campaign in JTG district

Sishen Iron Ore Company Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) completes their school's eyesight campaign in JTG district

MANGO-OMC 2 Nov 2021

Dentsu International one of first companies in the world to have net-zero target validated

Dentsu International one of first companies in the world to have net-zero target validated

Dentsu 29 Oct 2021

Sappi scoops Loerie Award for Shared Value

Sappi scoops Loerie Award for Shared Value

Sappi 29 Oct 2021

Five climate change messages from the African continent

Five climate change messages from the African continent

Nicholas Westcott 29 Oct 2021

Adidas SA opens its most sustainable retail space at V&A

Adidas SA opens its most sustainable retail space at V&A

28 Oct 2021

Manni Group Design Award: Ghana Innovation Farm open for entries

Manni Group Design Award: Ghana Innovation Farm open for entries

28 Oct 2021

Cities and climate change: why low-rise buildings are the future - not skyscrapers

Cities and climate change: why low-rise buildings are the future - not skyscrapers

Ruth Saint and Francesco Pomponi 28 Oct 2021

An inclusive approach to encouraging women in energy - the time is now

An inclusive approach to encouraging women in energy - the time is now

Lethabo Manamela 27 Oct 2021

Pick n Pay trolley awarded as winner of Sapro competition for best recycled product of 2021

Pick n Pay trolley awarded as winner of Sapro competition for best recycled product of 2021

27 Oct 2021

SA's energy landscape is evolving, partly driven by climate change goals

SA's energy landscape is evolving, partly driven by climate change goals

Jason van der Poel 27 Oct 2021

Coronation extends relief to vulnerable communities on World Food Day

Coronation extends relief to vulnerable communities on World Food Day

Coronation 27 Oct 2021

More jobs to be gained by energy transition than lost - Irena, ILO

More jobs to be gained by energy transition than lost - Irena, ILO

26 Oct 2021

Rewoven wins inaugural Äänit Prize

Rewoven wins inaugural Äänit Prize

26 Oct 2021

Santa Shoebox expands the project's reach #BeyondTheMillion, establishes ECD centre in rural Ceres

Santa Shoebox expands the project's reach #BeyondTheMillion, establishes ECD centre in rural Ceres

26 Oct 2021

Vodacom launches Eco-Sim cards made from recycled plastic

Vodacom launches Eco-Sim cards made from recycled plastic

25 Oct 2021

Five ways in which finance for climate adaptation in Africa falls short

Five ways in which finance for climate adaptation in Africa falls short

Georgia Savvidou and Christopher Trisos 25 Oct 2021

Africans call on global community to honour commitment to 'just, inclusive' energy transition

Africans call on global community to honour commitment to 'just, inclusive' energy transition

NJ Ayuk 25 Oct 2021

Detpak's new Enveloop delivers sustainable courier bag solution

Detpak's new Enveloop delivers sustainable courier bag solution

Mpact 25 Oct 2021

Transport dept launches Inland Waters Strategy

Transport dept launches Inland Waters Strategy

25 Oct 2021

Eskom has 'fruitful' talks with Western climate envoys - CEO

Eskom has 'fruitful' talks with Western climate envoys - CEO

Alexander Winning 22 Oct 2021

Bic South Africa smashes green energy target

Bic South Africa smashes green energy target

22 Oct 2021

SA seeks over R400bn of finance for shift from coal

SA seeks over R400bn of finance for shift from coal

Alexander Winning 22 Oct 2021

Food & Trees for Africa launches online social investment platform

Food & Trees for Africa launches online social investment platform

Ninety9cents 22 Oct 2021

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Over half of South Africans focus social and environmental issues

21 Oct 2021

South Africa's recycling sector gets tech boost

South Africa's recycling sector gets tech boost

21 Oct 2021

Water-poor Egypt eyes quadrupling desalination capacity in five years

Water-poor Egypt eyes quadrupling desalination capacity in five years

Patrick Werr 21 Oct 2021

Castle Lite now brewing beer using renewable energy

Castle Lite now brewing beer using renewable energy

21 Oct 2021

Africa calls for climate finance tracker after donors fall short

Africa calls for climate finance tracker after donors fall short

Alessandra Prentice 20 Oct 2021

Public Sector Leaders (PSL) celebrates transport and marine dynamics this October!

Public Sector Leaders (PSL) celebrates transport and marine dynamics this October!

Topco Media 20 Oct 2021

Sanedi spotlights building energy performance ahead of COP26

Sanedi spotlights building energy performance ahead of COP26

19 Oct 2021

'It's our stuff': Consumers wage right-to-repair revolution

Carey L. Biron and Umberto Bacchi 19 Oct 2021