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Wind industry is a bright spot for job creation

Energy & Mining

Wind industry is a bright spot for job creation

16 Jul 2024

ESG & Sustainability

South Africa aims for net zero emissions by 2050

15 Jul 2024

The importance of reshaping a more resilient, innovative, and self-sufficient trade sector in SA

Logistics & Transport

The importance of reshaping a more resilient, innovative, and self-sufficient trade sector in SA

Bobby Madhav 15 Jul 2024

5 steps to decarbonising and digitising your fleet

Logistics & Transport

5 steps to decarbonising and digitising your fleet

12 Jul 2024

Ashley du Plooy, CEO at E-Waste Recycling Authority (ERA).

ICT

EXCLUSIVE: Making real change to the e-waste challenge

Ashley du Plooy 10 Jul 2024

2024 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award finalists announced

Retail

2024 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award finalists announced

9 Jul 2024

Dentsu drives innovation in African financial services

Marketing & Media

Dentsu drives innovation in African financial services

Issued by Dentsu 9 Jul 2024

Minister Ramokgopa is determined to deliver a new IRP plan before the year is out.

Energy & Mining

Ramokgopa’s 20GW renewables plan is a sharp turn from IRP2023

Lindsey Schutters 9 Jul 2024

Creecy sets SA transport reform agenda at SATC

Logistics & Transport

Creecy sets SA transport reform agenda at SATC

8 Jul 2024

Desco is a featured Ferro Energia customer for its flagship installations.

Energy & Mining

Desco is adding renewables to power e-waste recycling

8 Jul 2024

Emma Montocchio, Head of Impact Investments at Decusatio

ESG & Sustainability

Impact investing vs sustainable investing: What are the key differences?

Emma Montocchio 4 Jul 2024

From left: Axel Lorenz, CEO of Process Automation at Siemens Digital Industries, Mariana Vaz Sigoli, Siemens Hydrogen Center of Competence, Jan Grimbrandt, CEO of Boson Energy and Liran Dor, CTO of Boson Energy

Energy & Mining

Siemens and Boson Energy partner on waste-to-hydrogen tech

4 Jul 2024

Sustainable Heating unveils cutting-edge biomass steam plant at Aspen in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

ESG & Sustainability

Sustainable Heating unveils cutting-edge biomass steam plant at Aspen in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

Issued by Overall Events & Communication 3 Jul 2024

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Legal

Doing business in SA: 5 legal advantages

Ginen Moodley 3 Jul 2024

10 startups receive R1.1m funding to boost Africa's blue, green economy

Entrepreneurship

10 startups receive R1.1m funding to boost Africa's blue, green economy

1 Jul 2024

The global mining industry is facing many challenges, but the cyclical nature gives hope for an upswing.

Energy & Mining

PwC review of mining industry has hopeful tone despite challenges

Lindsey Schutters 28 Jun 2024

Nelly Mohale, head of Human Capital at Decusatio

HR & Management

Are we doing enough to empower SA's youth?

Nelly Mohale 28 Jun 2024

Tag Collective: Innovation for Africa

Marketing & Media

Tag Collective: Innovation for Africa

Issued by Tag Collective 26 Jun 2024

2023 was a record year for all energy consumption. Source: Viktor Kiryanov/Unsplash

Energy & Mining

Energy Institute report says 2023 was record year

Lindsey Schutters 25 Jun 2024

Exciting call for nominations for the 2024 AWIEF Awards

Entrepreneurship

Exciting call for nominations for the 2024 AWIEF Awards

Issued by AWIEF 25 Jun 2024

The Waterfront will draw its power from Etana's wind farms.

Energy & Mining

V&A Waterfront adds new wind power deal to sustainability mix

19 Jun 2024

Sawea hosted media on a tour of Aurora wind farm outside Cape Town.

Energy & Mining

Sawea uses Global Wind Day to urge country towards faster shift to low-carbon future

18 Jun 2024

Coega SEZ is driven by a commitment to creating opportunities for the youth in nearby communities.

Construction & Engineering

#YouthMonth: Human capital is the beating heart of Coega

Lindsey Schutters 18 Jun 2024

Source: Supplied. Bronwyn Knight, chief executive officer of Grit Mauritius.

Healthcare

Healthcare real estate is transforming Mauritius’s investment landscape

18 Jun 2024

Source: © 123rf The Future Supplier Initiative offers a collective financing model to support decarbonisation in the apparel sector

Retail

Innovative collective financing model to decarbonise the fashion sector

14 Jun 2024

Source: Supplied. Jonathan Sinden, L2D chief operations officer.

Property

Liberty Two Degrees' retail assets sustain strong operational performance

12 Jun 2024

280MW wind project secured for Rio Tinto and Sibanye-Stillwater

Energy & Mining

280MW wind project secured for Rio Tinto and Sibanye-Stillwater

11 Jun 2024

IEEFA report casts more doubt on SMR future

Energy & Mining

IEEFA report casts more doubt on SMR future

Lindsey Schutters 11 Jun 2024

Source: Reuters.

Finance

South Africa's economic struggles persist amid negative GDP growth and low investment

Raymond Parsons 6 Jun 2024

G-Star successfully grows greenhouse cotton

Retail

G-Star successfully grows greenhouse cotton

3 Jun 2024

When words aren’t enough: Parties falling short on climate action

ESG & Sustainability

When words aren’t enough: Parties falling short on climate action

Kemunto Ogutu, Issued by Roving Reporters 31 May 2024

Umsinde Emoyeni Wind Farm construction will begin in 2024 with operation estimated for 2026. Source: Sam Forson/Pexels

Energy & Mining

Sibanye-Stillwater secures 140MW wind energy project

30 May 2024

The Luvside LS Double Helix 1.0 turbines are the company's main design.

Energy & Mining

Luvside brings vertical wind turbines to SA, scouting for local partners

Lindsey Schutters 28 May 2024

Professor Sampson Mamphweli was made Head of the Energy Secretariat in the office of the Chief Executive Officer at the South African National Energy Development Institute in January 2023

Energy & Mining

Q&A: An inside look into Sanedi’s hydrogen progress

Lindsey Schutters 23 May 2024

Why students should vote in the 2024 Elections

Education

Why students should vote in the 2024 Elections

Issued by FundiConnect 22 May 2024

South Africa is committing major resources to establish the hydrogen economy.

Energy & Mining

The hydrogen economy is alive and well in SA

Lindsey Schutters 21 May 2024

2024 Green Opportunities Challenge national finalists announced

ESG & Sustainability

2024 Green Opportunities Challenge national finalists announced

Issued by GreenCape 21 May 2024

Saudi Arabia is making moves in the global telecoms industry

ICT

CompCom approves Saudi telecom deal to acquire CMC Networks

Lindsey Schutters 21 May 2024

Ministerial Energy Action Plan briefing on the update of generation performance and implementation of the Energy Action Plan. Eskom, Megawatt Park.

Energy & Mining

Eskom shows signs of improvement, but challenges remain

Lindsey Schutters 20 May 2024

Source: The Heart of Europe. Floating villas and artificial island living are among the top sought after emerging experiences travellers are longing for.

Tourism & Travel

Mastercard: Top 5 emerging trends at Arabian Travel Market 2024

Katja Hamilton 17 May 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa gestures ahead of signing into law a national health bill that aims to provide universal coverage to South Africans, at the Union Buildings. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Energy & Mining

Energy transition is an ANC election campaign obstacle

Joe Bavier 16 May 2024

Finance

IAE: Africa needs $277bn yearly for 2030 SDGs

15 May 2024

Minister in The Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa gave an Energy Action Plan update from Kusile powerstation

Energy & Mining

Eskom defies odds, delivers 47 days of uninterrupted power

Lindsey Schutters 14 May 2024

Dumisani Moyo is the marketing director at SAP. Source: Supplied.

Marketing & Media

#AfricaMonth: Dumisani Moyo, marketing director at SAP, envisions innovation in Africa

Karabo Ledwaba 10 May 2024

Sappi signs milestone 175GWh per annum renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement with Enpower Trading

ESG & Sustainability

Sappi signs milestone 175GWh per annum renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement with Enpower Trading

Issued by Sappi 8 May 2024

Source: © 123rf South African CEOs are cautiously optimistic about potential growth prospects over the next 12 months, with CEOs recognising the positive impact that GenAI can have on their operations

Finance

4 emerging megatrends opportunities make SA CEOs cautiously optimistic

6 May 2024

UCT academics collaborate with global leaders to decarbonise concrete

Education

UCT academics collaborate with global leaders to decarbonise concrete

6 May 2024

Tororo Solar North Limited, is a special purpose vehicle company (SPV) established to develop, build, operate and maintain a 10MW Photovoltaic Power Plant in Eastern Uganda.

Construction & Engineering

Red Rocket secures funding for Virginia Solar project

2 May 2024