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[Andy du Plessis] Foodbanks may have started out as altruistic charitable non-profit organisations that distributed food to those who have difficulty purchasing enough to avoid hunger, but they have long since evolved to become key strategic partners in tackling some of the world’s most urgent challenges – food insecurity, malnutrition and climate change... |
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[Dumisani Khumalo] In a heartwarming display of community and environmental responsibility, Fibre Circle, Infinite Industries, and Nampak launched the Eco PAWS campaign at SPCA Roodepoort... |
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[Andy du Plessis] In July 2024 the United Nations (UN) released their annual report on the State of Food and Nutrition Security in the World... |
 |  Candice Stevens, founder and CEO of the Sustainable Finance Coalition While a career in conservation doesn't seem the most natural progression for a tax attorney, it's a move that sets Candice Stevens apart from the rest... |
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[Craig Schwabe] At the start of democracy in SA in 2004, economic growth showed promise, resulting in a high of 5% in 2005. However, over the last decade, the growth rate has remained largely below 1%... |
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[Andy du Plessis] The same food system that is feeding our population is also destroying our fragile planet. Food loss and waste is the third largest emitter of greenhouse gasses, accounting for around 10% of all global greenhouse gas emissions. The environmental and climate impacts of our food system are severe and becoming increasingly apparent... |
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[Andy du Plessis] Escalating household food insecurity experienced by an estimated 30 million people should be treated as a national crisis, requiring urgent action from government... |
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[Andy du Plessis] A humanitarian crisis can be defined as an event or series of events that represents a critical threat to the health, safety, security or wellbeing of a community or other large groups of people, usually over a wide area... |
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[Andy du Plessis] An idea in 2000 to recover edible excess food from Cape Town’s film industry, morphed to become a national reality in 2009, and today, FoodForward SA is the largest food redistribution organisation on the continent of Africa... |
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[Gisela Kruger] Packaging is not merely essential for ensuring safe access to food and beverages, but can help minimise food waste, and preserve the quality of our natural resources... |
 |  Kate Stubbs, Marketing Director at Interwaste It’s no secret that South Africa struggles with water scarcity, and many believe that the country will face a major water crisis in the coming decade... |
 |  Source: Katja Hamilton. McGregor isolated by damaged bridge, Urgent aid needed as food, water, and supplies dwindle amidst severe weather fallout... |
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[Katja Hamilton] The South African Human Rights Commission is addressing grant payment delays, meeting with Sassa and Postbank to resolve issues and assess future impacts... |
|  Sabrina Khoosal, hair development scientist in the research and innovation department at L’Oréal South Africa Driven by a passion for green chemistry, Sabrina Khoosal is pioneering environmentally conscious products in the beauty industry... |
 |  Chris Blair, CEO at 21st Century Digital currencies, particularly decentralised ones, can play a transformative role in promoting sustainable finance and economic inclusion, key aspects of ESG... |
|  Chris Blair, CEO at 21st Century The convergence of technological advancements such as AI, blockchain technologies, and digital currencies with the global shift towards decentralisation presents a powerful opportunity to drive positive ESG impact... |
 |  Image source: Tanarat Kongchuenjit – 123RF.com The global business community is undergoing a transition towards a green economy driven by a shared recognition of the urgent need to address climate change, protect natural resources, and promote sustainable development... |
 |  Image source: Nataliya Vaitkevich from Pexels Public benefit organisations that carry out certain qualifying public benefit activities may register with the Sars under section 18A of the Income Tax Act. A PBO registered under section 18A must issue a receipt to any person making a donation in cash or property in kind... |
|  Image source: Mumtahina Tanni from Pexels Speaking during her keynote address at the Afri-Plastics Summit and Awards 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya on Wednesday, Jocelyne Landry Tsonang of the African Circular Economy Network, put the spotlight on the gender roles in waste management... |
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[Glenn Gillis] When it comes to things like training, games have proven themselves time and time again... |
