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Princess Mkabayi Mall in KZN officially opens its doors

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2024 Eco-Logic Awards honours green guardians

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Relocation of residents in Nelson Mandela Bay flood-prone areas progressing well

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Prince William heads to South Africa for green prize ceremony

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Circular Economy & Waste Management

Environmentally sound waste management is vital as solar power dependence rises

7 Feb 2023

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Legislation

Legalities of owning a tiger in SA

Shan Radcliffe 7 Feb 2023

Harmony Gold looks to green hydrogen, LNG for power

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Harmony Gold looks to green hydrogen, LNG for power

Promit Mukherjee 7 Feb 2023

The Big Read: Joy of reading ignited as learners from 8 Cape Flats schools celebrate World Read Aloud Day

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The Big Read: Joy of reading ignited as learners from 8 Cape Flats schools celebrate World Read Aloud Day

Coronation 7 Feb 2023

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Environment & Natural Resources

SA records slight decline in rhino poaching

6 Feb 2023

Plastic-eating enzymes could help combat fashion's polyester waste problem

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Plastic-eating enzymes could help combat fashion's polyester waste problem

6 Feb 2023

Supplied image: Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth with employees of the company displaying an example of the solar panels manufactured.

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

Girl power: Solar plant opens with all-female crew

6 Feb 2023

Pope Francis addresses the media while aboard the plane from Juba to Rome, returning from his visit to Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan, 5 February 2023. Vatican Media/Handout via Reuters

Human Rights Law

Pope Francis says laws criminalising LGBT people are a 'sin' and an injustice

Philip Pullella 6 Feb 2023

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Retailers

Second-hand markets are on the up (and even Zara has jumped on the bandwagon)

Teresa Sádaba 6 Feb 2023

SA Flip Flop Day - 17 February 2023 - support the Choc Childhood Cancer Foundation

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SA Flip Flop Day - 17 February 2023 - support the Choc Childhood Cancer Foundation

The Publicity Workshop 6 Feb 2023

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Food, Water & Energy Security

Joburg water deemed safe for consumption after 'blue water' incident

3 Feb 2023

IFC launches roadmap to decarbonising the mining of critical minerals

Mining

IFC launches roadmap to decarbonising the mining of critical minerals

3 Feb 2023

Is greenwashing a threat to sustainable construction?

Sustainable Development

Is greenwashing a threat to sustainable construction?

Bunny Bala 3 Feb 2023

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Circular Economy & Waste Management

Eco-friendly Nigerian artist turns plastic flip-flops into portraits

Seun Sanni and MacDonald Dzirutwe 3 Feb 2023

Cost of living crisis: The poor have been priced out

Food, Water & Energy Security

Cost of living crisis: The poor have been priced out

Andy Du Plessis, FoodForward SA 3 Feb 2023

Bob the Green Turtle shuffling his way down to the water - © Linda Ness Photography

Environment & Natural Resources

Freedom for Bob the Green Turtle after 8 years

2 Feb 2023

Omnia, WKN Windcurrent sign MoU to evaluate green ammonia production at Sasolburg plant

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Omnia, WKN Windcurrent sign MoU to evaluate green ammonia production at Sasolburg plant

Sindy Peters 2 Feb 2023

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Food, Water & Energy Security

Reconfiguration of entities aims to improve water provision

2 Feb 2023

Donated wetland to expand Agulhas National Park

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Donated wetland to expand Agulhas National Park

2 Feb 2023

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Covid-19

Africa's reliance on imported Covid-19 test kits threatens right to health

1 Feb 2023

Pope Francis sits next to Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi as he attends the welcoming ceremony at the Palais de la Nation on the first day of his apostolic journey, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, 31 January 2023. Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media/Handout via Reuters

Environment & Natural Resources

'Hands off Africa,' Pope Francis tells rich world

Philip Pullella and Paul Lorgerie 1 Feb 2023

Lace Up for Cancer is back with the support of Life Healthcare

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Lace Up for Cancer is back with the support of Life Healthcare

MANGO-OMC 1 Feb 2023

A southern white rhino is seen inside Nairobi National Park in Kenya,15 June 2020. Reuters/Baz Ratner/File Photo

Environment & Natural Resources

Namibia rhino poaching surged 93% in 2022

Nyasha Nyaungwa 1 Feb 2023

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Banking

Mama Money and AFC Commercial Bank partner for money transfers to Zimbabwe

1 Feb 2023

Biz Most Read Award winners January 2023

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Biz Most Read Award winners January 2023

Bizcommunity.com 1 Feb 2023

2023 Tusk Conservation Awards open for nominations

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2023 Tusk Conservation Awards open for nominations

31 Jan 2023

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Banking

African Development Bank to commit $10bn to end hunger on the continent

30 Jan 2023

How load shedding is worsening South Africa's food crisis

Food, Water & Energy Security

How load shedding is worsening South Africa's food crisis

30 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied Pule Mothibe, Entsika Consulting's new chief executive officer.

Taxation & Regulation

Entiska appoints Pule Mothibe as CEO

30 Jan 2023

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Healthcare

Steady rise in demand for contraception among women, study shows

27 Jan 2023

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Plastic-eating enzymes could help combat fashion's polyester waste problem

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Plastic-eating enzymes could help combat fashion's polyester waste problem

6 Feb 2023

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Retailers

Second-hand markets are on the up (and even Zara has jumped on the bandwagon)

Teresa Sádaba 6 Feb 2023

Image: Nigerian artist Eugene Komboye creates artworks using discarded plastic flip-flop sandals in his studio in Abeokuta, Ogun state, Nigeria, 21 January 2023. Reuters/Seun Sanni

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Eco-friendly Nigerian artist turns plastic flip-flops into portraits

Seun Sanni and MacDonald Dzirutwe 3 Feb 2023

IFC launches roadmap to decarbonising the mining of critical minerals

Mining

IFC launches roadmap to decarbonising the mining of critical minerals

3 Feb 2023

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ESG & SustainabilitySA records slight decline in rhino poaching

6 Feb 2023

Supplied image: Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth with employees of the company displaying an example of the solar panels manufactured.

ESG & SustainabilityGirl power: Solar plant opens with all-female crew

6 Feb 2023

Pope Francis addresses the media while aboard the plane from Juba to Rome, returning from his visit to Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan, 5 February 2023. Vatican Media/Handout via Reuters

LegalPope Francis says laws criminalising LGBT people are a 'sin' and an injustice

Philip Pullella 6 Feb 2023

SA Flip Flop Day - 17 February 2023 - support the Choc Childhood Cancer Foundation

RetailSA Flip Flop Day - 17 February 2023 - support the Choc Childhood Cancer Foundation

The Publicity Workshop 6 Feb 2023

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ESG & SustainabilityJoburg water deemed safe for consumption after 'blue water' incident

3 Feb 2023

Is greenwashing a threat to sustainable construction?

Construction & EngineeringIs greenwashing a threat to sustainable construction?

Bunny Bala 3 Feb 2023

Cost of living crisis: The poor have been priced out

ESG & SustainabilityCost of living crisis: The poor have been priced out

Andy Du Plessis, FoodForward SA 3 Feb 2023

Bob the Green Turtle shuffling his way down to the water - © Linda Ness Photography

ESG & SustainabilityFreedom for Bob the Green Turtle after 8 years

2 Feb 2023

Omnia, WKN Windcurrent sign MoU to evaluate green ammonia production at Sasolburg plant

Energy & MiningOmnia, WKN Windcurrent sign MoU to evaluate green ammonia production at Sasolburg plant

Sindy Peters 2 Feb 2023

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ESG & SustainabilityReconfiguration of entities aims to improve water provision

2 Feb 2023

Donated wetland to expand Agulhas National Park

Tourism & TravelDonated wetland to expand Agulhas National Park

2 Feb 2023

Africa's reliance on imported Covid-19 test kits threatens right to health

HealthcareAfrica's reliance on imported Covid-19 test kits threatens right to health

1 Feb 2023

Pope Francis sits next to Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi as he attends the welcoming ceremony at the Palais de la Nation on the first day of his apostolic journey, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, 31 January 2023. Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media/Handout via Reuters

ESG & Sustainability'Hands off Africa,' Pope Francis tells rich world

Philip Pullella and Paul Lorgerie 1 Feb 2023

Lace Up for Cancer is back with the support of Life Healthcare

HealthcareLace Up for Cancer is back with the support of Life Healthcare

MANGO-OMC 1 Feb 2023

A southern white rhino is seen inside Nairobi National Park in Kenya,15 June 2020. Reuters/Baz Ratner/File Photo

ESG & SustainabilityNamibia rhino poaching surged 93% in 2022

Nyasha Nyaungwa 1 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied. Matthieu Coquillon and Raphael Grojnowski, co-founders of Mama Money.

FinanceMama Money and AFC Commercial Bank partner for money transfers to Zimbabwe

1 Feb 2023

Biz Most Read Award winners January 2023

Marketing & MediaBiz Most Read Award winners January 2023

Bizcommunity.com 1 Feb 2023

2023 Tusk Conservation Awards open for nominations

ESG & Sustainability2023 Tusk Conservation Awards open for nominations

31 Jan 2023

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FinanceAfrican Development Bank to commit $10bn to end hunger on the continent

30 Jan 2023

How load shedding is worsening South Africa's food crisis

ESG & SustainabilityHow load shedding is worsening South Africa's food crisis

30 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied Pule Mothibe, Entsika Consulting's new chief executive officer.

FinanceEntiska appoints Pule Mothibe as CEO

30 Jan 2023

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HealthcareSteady rise in demand for contraception among women, study shows

27 Jan 2023

Khulisa Social Solutions named 2022/2023 Corporate LiveWire Youth Support NPO of the Year

ESG & SustainabilityKhulisa Social Solutions named 2022/2023 Corporate LiveWire Youth Support NPO of the Year

27 Jan 2023

Climate change: Africa has a major new carbon market initiative - what you need to know

ESG & SustainabilityClimate change: Africa has a major new carbon market initiative - what you need to know

Jonathan Colmer 27 Jan 2023

Michelle Cave, MD of BrandFundi, examines the importance of ESG and DEI in 2023

Marketing & Media#BizTrends2023: The importance of ESG and DEI in 2023

Michelle Cave 27 Jan 2023

Anglo's LNG dual-fuelled vessel, Ubuntu Harmony, loads first cargo in SA

Energy & MiningAnglo's LNG dual-fuelled vessel, Ubuntu Harmony, loads first cargo in SA

26 Jan 2023

ESG integration is required to promote a just energy transition in Africa

Energy & MiningESG integration is required to promote a just energy transition in Africa

Vincent Obisie-Orlu 26 Jan 2023

US, SA agree to 'follow the money' in wildlife trafficking - Yellen

ESG & SustainabilityUS, SA agree to 'follow the money' in wildlife trafficking - Yellen

Andrea Shalal 26 Jan 2023

Source: Reuters. A health worker prepares a dose of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) vaccine in Dakar, Senegal February 23, 2021.

HealthcareSenegal institute wins $50m in boost to Africa's vaccine capacity

Nellie Peyton 25 Jan 2023

Yellen calls for urgent action to improve food security, climate resilience in Africa

ESG & SustainabilityYellen calls for urgent action to improve food security, climate resilience in Africa

Andrea Shalal 25 Jan 2023

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EducationDe Lille to award built environment bursaries

25 Jan 2023

Power cuts in SA are playing havoc with the country's water system

Construction & EngineeringPower cuts in SA are playing havoc with the country's water system

Anja du Plessis 24 Jan 2023

LG calls on Gauteng residents to enter the Ambassador Challenge and win funding for community projects

ESG & SustainabilityLG calls on Gauteng residents to enter the Ambassador Challenge and win funding for community projects

24 Jan 2023

Energy performance certificates - why you should get your house in order now

Construction & EngineeringEnergy performance certificates - why you should get your house in order now

23 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Sustainability - an overriding trend in fashion

Retail#BizTrends2023: Sustainability - an overriding trend in fashion

Lucilla Booyzen 20 Jan 2023

Addressing the elephant in the 'green energy' room - solar and wind power waste

Energy & MiningAddressing the elephant in the 'green energy' room - solar and wind power waste

20 Jan 2023