Rhino poaching: a R500,000 reward offered for information

Independent Online reports that Limpopo police are offering a R500,000 reward to anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest and conviction of rhino poachers or those planning to poach rhinos. Limpopo provincial commissioner Lt-Gen Simon Mpende said the police could not fight the battle alone and public assistance was needed. 13 Feb 2012 12:09

Global Carbon Exchange partners CarbonSystems

Global Carbon Exchange (GCX), a local carbon and sustainability consultancy, have announced a partnership with global sustainability software providers, CarbonSystems. 10 Feb 2012 12:36

Rhino dies after anti-poaching chip operation

Mail and Guardian Online reports that a rhino died at a South African park after having an anti-poaching tracking device placed inside its horn, the owner of a private reserve said. Spencer the rhinoceros had been sedated so that a microchip could be placed in his horn, but he died when veterinarians at the Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve injected him with drugs to wake him up. 10 Feb 2012 12:16

Become a Trees for Zambia ambassador - Greenpop

Greenpop has launched a fundraising initiative in order to raise the trees it plans to plant in Zambia this July. Those who participate qualify for a competition that will allow the person who sells the most trees travel to Zambia with Greenpop, for free. 9 Feb 2012 14:02

Govt plans R22bn 'green' investment to create 50,000 jobs

Speaking at a National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) conference dealing with social ownership of SA's renewable energy sector, Energy Minister Dipuo Peters said that the Department of Energy will seek to ensure that government commits R22 billion over the next five years to green projects, aiming to create 50,000 jobs in the renewable energy sector, Business Live reports. 9 Feb 2012 12:57

NAMPAK Tissue partners with WastePlan to initiate home recycling project

The Nampak Tissue and WastePlan "Re: spond" service was launched in October 2011 in the east of Pretoria. The home recycling pilot project is aimed at creating a greener and more conscious South Africa. 9 Feb 2012 11:25

Bid to find solution to rhino poaching

PRETORIA: An urgent meeting has been held by top government officials in South Africa and Mozambique in a bid to find practical solutions to the scourge of rhino poaching. 9 Feb 2012 10:10

Siyenza Management

How do we ensure and prioritise energy security for economic development?

As Africa rises out of poverty, affordable and accessible energy becomes necessary to sustain this development. A host of high-level African energy professionals will engage at the up-and-coming Africa Energy Indaba, scheduled to take place from 21-23 February at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. 11 Jan 2012 00:21