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South Africa to welcome new private university by 2026

Why South African advertising needs to rediscover its storytelling roots

Stefanie Davis

Free WhatsApp Business incoming service conversations

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

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

2024 Earthshot Prize - the 5 winners of £1m

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

Lindsey Schutters

Leadership shakeup at Moderna ahead of major vaccine rollouts

Katja Hamilton

ARB rules Melon Mobile's 'unlimited' plans are misleading: here's why

Karabo Ledwaba

Trump victory spells trouble for the rand and Brics allies

Severity of climate change has reached critical levels

Severity of climate change has reached critical levelsNorth-West University (NWU)

New approach fast tracks youth skills for the rapidly expanding digital economy

New approach fast tracks youth skills for the rapidly expanding digital economyProject codeX

Child malnutrition statistics are going the wrong way

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

South Africa’s university students shape the future of corporate sustainability in the SDG Challenge 2024

South Africa’s university students shape the future of corporate sustainability in the SDG Challenge 2024Soapbox

Hot 102.7FM raises R27.5m for charity at annual Teddython fundraiser

Hot 102.7FM raises R27.5m for charity at annual Teddython fundraiserHOT 102.7FM

Why SA needs to address its male mental health crisis

Why SA needs to address its male mental health crisisThe Character Company

Healthy meals and a school revamp in Nieu Bethesda

Healthy meals and a school revamp in Nieu BethesdaThe Social Employment Fund

Coronation and Ladles of Love Sarmiethon 2024

Coronation and Ladles of Love Sarmiethon 2024Coronation

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Investment in social enterprise yields double-win

NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

Investment in social enterprise yields double-win

Trialogue 24 Apr 2024

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Healthcare

Gauteng Health Department's last-minute decision a shocker

24 Apr 2024

The Western Cape High Court has dismissed an attempt by Noordhoek environmentalists to set aside approval for a road link in an area where the endangered Western Leopard Toad breeds. Archive photo: John Yeld / GroundUp

Environment & Natural Resources

Judge rules for 'road' in legal clash with 'toads'

John Yeld 24 Apr 2024

The value of plastic waste

Packaging

The value of plastic waste

Mpact 24 Apr 2024

L’Oréal, Unesco unveil Women in Science Young Talent Search in SA

Higher Education

L’Oréal, Unesco unveil Women in Science Young Talent Search in SA

24 Apr 2024

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Financial Services

Could better international money transfers be key to giving SA’s solar importers a competitive edge?

23 Apr 2024

Planet vs. Plastics: City Lodge Hotels’ eco-initiatives make sustainability easy

Tourism

Planet vs. Plastics: City Lodge Hotels’ eco-initiatives make sustainability easy

City Lodge Hotel 23 Apr 2024

Water: The essence of life

Food, Water & Energy Security

Water: The essence of life

Safripol 23 Apr 2024

Terena Chetty, Head of Strategy at 1Africa Consulting

Occupational Health & Safety

How climate change has become an OHS issue

Terena Chetty 23 Apr 2024

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Residential Property

Johannesburg precinct establishes sustainability benchmarks

23 Apr 2024

Source: © Global Cosmetics News Unilver has succumbed to pressure from shareholders to cut costs and to scale back environmental and social pledges

ESG

Unilever scales back on environmental and social initiatives

22 Apr 2024

Rangelands provide a wealth of ecosystem services and support rural economies while harbouring native biodiversity. Courtesy Rauri Alcock

Environment & Natural Resources

Planting trees in grasslands won't save the planet – rather protect and restore forests

Susanne Vetter 22 Apr 2024

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Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

R28bn Upper uMkhomazi Water Project to relieve KZN water challenges

22 Apr 2024

Food is a fundamental human right, yet South Africans go hungry

Food, Water & Energy Security

Food is a fundamental human right, yet South Africans go hungry

Ambani Reputation Management 19 Apr 2024

Fashion Revolution Week 2024: How everyone can play a part in redefining South Africa's fashion industry

Fashion & Homeware

Fashion Revolution Week 2024: How everyone can play a part in redefining South Africa's fashion industry

Soapbox Communications 19 Apr 2024

Like nutritious meals, water should be seen as an essential nutrient for learners

Food Crisis

Like nutritious meals, water should be seen as an essential nutrient for learners

Ambani Reputation Management 19 Apr 2024

New reports forecast ~32 GW of installed renewable energy capacity in SA by 2030

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

New reports forecast ~32 GW of installed renewable energy capacity in SA by 2030

GreenCape 18 Apr 2024

Report: Fortified whole grains combat climate change and hunger

Agriculture

Report: Fortified whole grains combat climate change and hunger

18 Apr 2024

An old woman hospitalized for dehydration during the recent record heat wave, receives IV drip while she is being consulted at an hospital in Niamey, Niger, 13 April 2024. Reuters/ Mahamadou Hamidou

Climate Change

Deadly heat in West Africa warns of climate change-driven scorchers to come

Boureima Balima and Abdel-Kader Mazou 18 Apr 2024

Source: A photo taken of Dubai's skyline under a stormy sky in October 2020.

Retail & Hospitality Property

Dubai’s torrential downpour unleashes havoc on city’s commercial hubs

17 Apr 2024

Africa news

A bird perches on an elephant as it walks at the Amboseli National Park in Kajiado County, Kenya, 4 April 2024. Reuters/Monicah Mwangi

Environment & Natural Resources

Elephant deaths trigger Kenyan call for Tanzania to curb hunts

Duncan Miriri 11 Apr 2024

Farmers work at a cocoa farm in Daloa, Ivory Coast, 3 October 2023. Reuters/Ange Aboa/File Photo

ESG & Sustainability

EU will not delay deforestation law, environment chief says on Ivory Coast visit

Ange Aboa 8 Apr 2024

Philippi Village founder Bushra Razack wins prestigious Forty Under 40 Africa Award

Awards

Philippi Village founder Bushra Razack wins prestigious Forty Under 40 Africa Award

5 Apr 2024

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Environment & Natural Resources

Namibia investigates surge in rhino poaching in Etosha park

Nyasha Nyaungwa 3 Apr 2024

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L’Oréal, Unesco unveil Women in Science Young Talent Search in SA

EducationL’Oréal, Unesco unveil Women in Science Young Talent Search in SA

24 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied.

FinanceCould better international money transfers be key to giving SA’s solar importers a competitive edge?

23 Apr 2024

Planet vs. Plastics: City Lodge Hotels’ eco-initiatives make sustainability easy

Tourism & TravelPlanet vs. Plastics: City Lodge Hotels’ eco-initiatives make sustainability easy

City Lodge Hotel 23 Apr 2024

Water: The essence of life

ESG & SustainabilityWater: The essence of life

Safripol 23 Apr 2024

Terena Chetty, Head of Strategy at 1Africa Consulting

HR & ManagementHow climate change has become an OHS issue

Terena Chetty 23 Apr 2024

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PropertyJohannesburg precinct establishes sustainability benchmarks

23 Apr 2024

Source: © Global Cosmetics News Unilver has succumbed to pressure from shareholders to cut costs and to scale back environmental and social pledges

Marketing & MediaUnilever scales back on environmental and social initiatives

22 Apr 2024

Rangelands provide a wealth of ecosystem services and support rural economies while harbouring native biodiversity. Courtesy Rauri Alcock

ESG & SustainabilityPlanting trees in grasslands won't save the planet – rather protect and restore forests

Susanne Vetter 22 Apr 2024

Image source: Riccardo Lennart Niels Mayer –

ESG & SustainabilityR28bn Upper uMkhomazi Water Project to relieve KZN water challenges

22 Apr 2024

Food is a fundamental human right, yet South Africans go hungry

ESG & SustainabilityFood is a fundamental human right, yet South Africans go hungry

Ambani Reputation Management 19 Apr 2024

Fashion Revolution Week 2024: How everyone can play a part in redefining South Africa's fashion industry

RetailFashion Revolution Week 2024: How everyone can play a part in redefining South Africa's fashion industry

Soapbox Communications 19 Apr 2024

Like nutritious meals, water should be seen as an essential nutrient for learners

HealthcareLike nutritious meals, water should be seen as an essential nutrient for learners

Ambani Reputation Management 19 Apr 2024

New reports forecast ~32 GW of installed renewable energy capacity in SA by 2030

Energy & MiningNew reports forecast ~32 GW of installed renewable energy capacity in SA by 2030

GreenCape 18 Apr 2024

Report: Fortified whole grains combat climate change and hunger

AgricultureReport: Fortified whole grains combat climate change and hunger

18 Apr 2024

An old woman hospitalized for dehydration during the recent record heat wave, receives IV drip while she is being consulted at an hospital in Niamey, Niger, 13 April 2024. Reuters/ Mahamadou Hamidou

ESG & SustainabilityDeadly heat in West Africa warns of climate change-driven scorchers to come

Boureima Balima and Abdel-Kader Mazou 18 Apr 2024

Source: A photo taken of Dubai's skyline under a stormy sky in October 2020.

PropertyDubai’s torrential downpour unleashes havoc on city’s commercial hubs

17 Apr 2024

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ESG & SustainabilityImpact manager Acre raises $100m for African climate infrastructure

Virginia Furness 17 Apr 2024

The Carbon Majors list of the companies responsible for four fifths of the world’s CO2 emissions includes Sasol. Graphic: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

ESG & SustainabilitySasol makes the world CO2 emissions blacklist

Liezl Human 17 Apr 2024

West Africa’s fashion designers are world leaders when it comes to producing sustainable clothes

RetailWest Africa’s fashion designers are world leaders when it comes to producing sustainable clothes

Adwoa Owusuaa Bobie 17 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied. Gary Koetser, chief executive officer of Century City Conference Centre.

PropertyCentury City Conference Centre's WTM SA 2024 Silver makes Africa proud

16 Apr 2024

An aerial view shows a deserted and flooded traditional homestead following heavy rains in Garsen, Tana Delta within Tana River county, Kenya 23 November 2023. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya/File Photo

ESG & SustainabilityHuge debt costs mean climate spending could make emerging nations insolvent

Libby George 16 Apr 2024

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ESG & SustainabilityKZN activates disaster teams

16 Apr 2024

Coronation and Ladles of Love partner to boost feeding and reading in ECDs across SA

EducationCoronation and Ladles of Love partner to boost feeding and reading in ECDs across SA

Coronation 15 Apr 2024

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ESG & SustainabilityCall for a National Register of Polluters

15 Apr 2024

Source: © NFI Samro's newly launched Music Business Lab training programme aims to empower 30 music publishers

EducationSamro’s Music Business Lab training programme empowers music publishers

12 Apr 2024

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Marketing & Media2024 ACT Good Report: Recognising leading social and environmental responsibility campaigns

12 Apr 2024

Global Citizen announces winners of Global Citizen Prize and Cisco Youth Leadership Award

ESG & SustainabilityGlobal Citizen announces winners of Global Citizen Prize and Cisco Youth Leadership Award

OnPoint PR 12 Apr 2024

2023 Eco-Logic award

ESG & Sustainability2024 Eco-Logic Awards - entries are now open

12 Apr 2024

Source: Wilkinson Architectural Metals. Alex Forbes headquarters.

FinanceAlexForbes joins sustainability consulting with Alternative Prosperity Group

12 Apr 2024

The Alexkor coffer-dam wall between two dams at high tide. Photos from a Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment report titled: “Enforcement: In Loco Inspection Report – The salt/tidal flats of the Orange River Mouth Ramsar site”, published 28 January 2020.

ESG & SustainabilityAlexkor vs Creecy in environment court battle

John Yeld 12 Apr 2024

New Future Africa research chair appointment a milestone alliance for SA universities

EducationNew Future Africa research chair appointment a milestone alliance for SA universities

11 Apr 2024

Woolworths launches Farming for the Future campaign to tackle climate challenges

AgricultureWoolworths launches Farming for the Future campaign to tackle climate challenges

11 Apr 2024

SA's looming humanitarian crisis: Potential for civil unrest and riot

ESG & SustainabilitySA's looming humanitarian crisis: Potential for civil unrest and riot

Andy du Plessis, FoodForward SA 11 Apr 2024

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ESG & SustainabilityMunicipality fined R150m for contravening water and environmental laws

10 Apr 2024

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HealthcareA huff and a puff: Could nicotine pouches put an end to smoking?

Christina Pitt 10 Apr 2024

Shoprite, Checkers, Woolworths take action to assist victims of severe weather

RetailShoprite, Checkers, Woolworths take action to assist victims of severe weather

Evan-Lee Courie 9 Apr 2024

Residents queue to collect water, as temperatures soar during an El Nino-related heatwave and drought affecting a large part of the country, in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, 7 March 2024. Reuters/KB Mpofu/ File Photo

ESG & SustainabilityMarch marks yet another record high in global temperatures

Kate Abnett 9 Apr 2024

Selim Kaymak, CEO of Alpha Resources

Energy & MiningSustainable mining is a profit and planet balancing act

Selim Kaymak 9 Apr 2024

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HR & ManagementIs the new minimum wage sustainable... for employees?

9 Apr 2024