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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

Lindsey Schutters

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

News24 journalists take top honours in 2024 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards

Leadership shakeup at Moderna ahead of major vaccine rollouts

Katja Hamilton

Child malnutrition statistics are going the wrong way

Child malnutrition statistics are going the wrong wayAndy Du Plessis, FoodForward SA

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Government's strategic VAT adjustments; what they meanKatja Hamilton

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GMO debate reignited as SA sets new precedent in court

By Katja Hamilton 5 Nov 2024

COP29: AI can help develop climate-resistant crops for Africa – but it shouldn’t be left in the hands of corporates

COP29: AI can help develop climate-resistant crops for Africa – but it shouldn’t be left in the hands of corporates

By Muhammad Nakhooda 4 Nov 2024

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Connecting food waste and sanitation services can help African farmers

Connecting food waste and sanitation services can help African farmers

Federico Davila, Alice Mweetwa, Dana Cordell, Frank Mnthambala, Gudina Tucho, Ruben Sakrabani 4 Mar 2019

Cape Town has a plan to manage its water. But there are big gaps

Cape Town has a plan to manage its water. But there are big gaps

Jasper Knight 1 Mar 2019

Wastewater audit missing as countrywide water shortage looms

Wastewater audit missing as countrywide water shortage looms

Steve Kretzmann 28 Feb 2019

Over 90% of South Africa’s electricity comes from coal-fired power stations. Shutterstock

South Africa must end its coal habit. But it's at odds about when and how

Jacklyn Cock 28 Feb 2019

Kuzisa injects R11m into fully black-owned M'Hudi wine farm

Kuzisa injects R11m into fully black-owned M'Hudi wine farm

28 Feb 2019

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is the new reality. Why a deal must be done

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is the new reality. Why a deal must be done

Shimelis Dessu 27 Feb 2019

Impact investments focus on projects with social or environmental value. wk1003mike/Shutterstock

Despite barriers, South Africa is a good place for impact investments

Suzette Viviers & Stephen McCallum 27 Feb 2019

Energy Minister, Jeff Radebe

IPP tender process is fair, open and transparent

25 Feb 2019

Insect protein: dish of the day for your environmentally-friendly pet

Insect protein: dish of the day for your environmentally-friendly pet

David S Gardner 22 Feb 2019

New WWF report calls for radical overhaul of our food system

New WWF report calls for radical overhaul of our food system

19 Feb 2019

New WWF Nedbank Green Trust water project brings KNP, smallholder farmers together

18 Feb 2019

Brenda Martin, CEO: Sawea

Gordhan suggests early round REI4P renegotiation

18 Feb 2019

Heineken opens an investment tap to improve the management of water resources

Heineken opens an investment tap to improve the management of water resources

Heineken South Africa 18 Feb 2019

5 ways our food supply chain will transform in 5 years

5 ways our food supply chain will transform in 5 years

14 Feb 2019

Dams can mimic the free flow of rivers, but risks must be managed

Dams can mimic the free flow of rivers, but risks must be managed

Matthew McCartney and Fritz Kleinschroth 14 Feb 2019

Hunger in Africa still rising - new UN report

Hunger in Africa still rising - new UN report

14 Feb 2019

SAWEA welcomes investor clarity on SA energy sector

SAWEA welcomes investor clarity on SA energy sector

13 Feb 2019

FAO seeks $940m to meet needs of food-insecure populations in more than 30 countries

FAO seeks $940m to meet needs of food-insecure populations in more than 30 countries

12 Feb 2019

Star Trek's formula for sustainable urban innovation

Star Trek's formula for sustainable urban innovation

Sylvie Albert 11 Feb 2019

Nestlé enhances supply chain transparency by sharing list of suppliers

Nestlé enhances supply chain transparency by sharing list of suppliers

5 Feb 2019

UNU report compares technologies that remove arsenic from groundwater

UNU report compares technologies that remove arsenic from groundwater

1 Feb 2019

Africa Centre for Climate and Sustainable Development launched

Africa Centre for Climate and Sustainable Development launched

29 Jan 2019

How we can "bank" water underground for use later on

How we can "bank" water underground for use later on

Gaathier Mahed 28 Jan 2019

#BizTrends2019: Single-use plastic, circular economy, ethical supply chains and climate action to drive retail in 2019

#BizTrends2019: Single-use plastic, circular economy, ethical supply chains and climate action to drive retail in 2019

Feroz Koor 25 Jan 2019

New report: Setting realistic targets for biofuel production in sub-Saharan Africa

New report: Setting realistic targets for biofuel production in sub-Saharan Africa

25 Jan 2019

Zayed Sustainability Prize 2019 awards ceremony sees African innovators shine

Zayed Sustainability Prize 2019 awards ceremony sees African innovators shine

24 Jan 2019

#BizTrends2019: Key trends in wellness and ethical retail for 2019

#BizTrends2019: Key trends in wellness and ethical retail for 2019

Robyn Smith 24 Jan 2019

#BizTrends2019: In praise of the pilchard; the delights of unfashionable fish

#BizTrends2019: In praise of the pilchard; the delights of unfashionable fish

Georgia East 10 Jan 2019

Startups turn waste into opportunity

Startups turn waste into opportunity

10 Jan 2019

Organic, free-range, fairtrade or vegan: how ethical consumption got so selective

Organic, free-range, fairtrade or vegan: how ethical consumption got so selective

Michal Carrington 8 Jan 2019

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Cape Town has a plan to manage its water. But there are big gaps

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Jasper Knight 1 Mar 2019

Wastewater audit missing as countrywide water shortage looms

Wastewater audit missing as countrywide water shortage looms

Steve Kretzmann 28 Feb 2019

Over 90% of South Africa’s electricity comes from coal-fired power stations. Shutterstock

South Africa must end its coal habit. But it's at odds about when and how

Jacklyn Cock 28 Feb 2019

Kuzisa injects R11m into fully black-owned M'Hudi wine farm

Kuzisa injects R11m into fully black-owned M'Hudi wine farm

28 Feb 2019

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is the new reality. Why a deal must be done

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is the new reality. Why a deal must be done

Shimelis Dessu 27 Feb 2019

Impact investments focus on projects with social or environmental value. wk1003mike/Shutterstock

Despite barriers, South Africa is a good place for impact investments

Suzette Viviers & Stephen McCallum 27 Feb 2019

Energy Minister, Jeff Radebe

IPP tender process is fair, open and transparent

25 Feb 2019

Insect protein: dish of the day for your environmentally-friendly pet

Insect protein: dish of the day for your environmentally-friendly pet

David S Gardner 22 Feb 2019

New WWF report calls for radical overhaul of our food system

New WWF report calls for radical overhaul of our food system

19 Feb 2019

New WWF Nedbank Green Trust water project brings KNP, smallholder farmers together

18 Feb 2019

Brenda Martin, CEO: Sawea

Gordhan suggests early round REI4P renegotiation

18 Feb 2019

Heineken opens an investment tap to improve the management of water resources

Heineken opens an investment tap to improve the management of water resources

Heineken South Africa 18 Feb 2019

5 ways our food supply chain will transform in 5 years

5 ways our food supply chain will transform in 5 years

14 Feb 2019

Dams can mimic the free flow of rivers, but risks must be managed

Dams can mimic the free flow of rivers, but risks must be managed

Matthew McCartney and Fritz Kleinschroth 14 Feb 2019

Hunger in Africa still rising - new UN report

Hunger in Africa still rising - new UN report

14 Feb 2019

SAWEA welcomes investor clarity on SA energy sector

SAWEA welcomes investor clarity on SA energy sector

13 Feb 2019

FAO seeks $940m to meet needs of food-insecure populations in more than 30 countries

FAO seeks $940m to meet needs of food-insecure populations in more than 30 countries

12 Feb 2019

Star Trek's formula for sustainable urban innovation

Star Trek's formula for sustainable urban innovation

Sylvie Albert 11 Feb 2019

Nestlé enhances supply chain transparency by sharing list of suppliers

Nestlé enhances supply chain transparency by sharing list of suppliers

5 Feb 2019

UNU report compares technologies that remove arsenic from groundwater

UNU report compares technologies that remove arsenic from groundwater

1 Feb 2019

Africa Centre for Climate and Sustainable Development launched

Africa Centre for Climate and Sustainable Development launched

29 Jan 2019

How we can "bank" water underground for use later on

How we can "bank" water underground for use later on

Gaathier Mahed 28 Jan 2019

#BizTrends2019: Single-use plastic, circular economy, ethical supply chains and climate action to drive retail in 2019

#BizTrends2019: Single-use plastic, circular economy, ethical supply chains and climate action to drive retail in 2019

Feroz Koor 25 Jan 2019

New report: Setting realistic targets for biofuel production in sub-Saharan Africa

New report: Setting realistic targets for biofuel production in sub-Saharan Africa

25 Jan 2019

Zayed Sustainability Prize 2019 awards ceremony sees African innovators shine

Zayed Sustainability Prize 2019 awards ceremony sees African innovators shine

24 Jan 2019

#BizTrends2019: Key trends in wellness and ethical retail for 2019

#BizTrends2019: Key trends in wellness and ethical retail for 2019

Robyn Smith 24 Jan 2019

#BizTrends2019: In praise of the pilchard; the delights of unfashionable fish

#BizTrends2019: In praise of the pilchard; the delights of unfashionable fish

Georgia East 10 Jan 2019

Startups turn waste into opportunity

Startups turn waste into opportunity

10 Jan 2019

Organic, free-range, fairtrade or vegan: how ethical consumption got so selective

Organic, free-range, fairtrade or vegan: how ethical consumption got so selective

Michal Carrington 8 Jan 2019

Sven Lindström, CEO of Midsummer. Photo: Nyteknik

#BizTrends2019: What to watch out for on the global renewables scene

Sven Lindström 7 Jan 2019

Brenda Martin, CEO of Sawea

#BizTrends2019: Sawea takes its transformative vision forward

Brenda Martin 7 Jan 2019

Karen King, senior associate, WSP, Environment & Energy, Africa

AMD still poses a threat

Karen King 4 Jan 2019

From left to right: Professor Frans Swanepoel, Professor Louise Fresco and Professor Lise Korsten/ ©UP media

Does African agriculture need a Green Revolution?

Xolani Mathibela 2 Jan 2019

Politcal uncertainty - the only Achilles heel in SA's renewables marketability

Politcal uncertainty - the only Achilles heel in SA's renewables marketability

24 Dec 2018

What's your beef? How 'carbon labels' can steer us towards environmentally friendly food choices

What's your beef? How 'carbon labels' can steer us towards environmentally friendly food choices

Adrian R. Camilleri, Dalia Patino-Echeverri and Ri 20 Dec 2018

5 tips to travel more sustainably while in Africa

5 tips to travel more sustainably while in Africa

Martin Tvede Larsen 12 Dec 2018

Cape Town to host Agritech Africa conference, exhibition in 2020

Cape Town to host Agritech Africa conference, exhibition in 2020

11 Dec 2018

Southern African nations need to up their groundwater management game

Southern African nations need to up their groundwater management game

Gaathier Mahed 11 Dec 2018

SA companies invest R9.7bn in CSI

SA companies invest R9.7bn in CSI

Trialogue 11 Dec 2018

Sishen Iron Ore Company - Community Development Trust (SIOC-cdt) invests in social impact research with a difference

Sishen Iron Ore Company - Community Development Trust (SIOC-cdt) invests in social impact research with a difference

MANGO-OMC 11 Dec 2018