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Report: Fortified whole grains combat climate change and hunger

Report: Fortified whole grains combat climate change and hunger

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

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

19 Apr 2024

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

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

19 Apr 2024

2017 WWF-SASSI Trailblazers announced

2017 WWF-SASSI Trailblazers announced

24 Oct 2017

Nelson Mandela Bay proposes to beat drought with R7bn infrastructure investment

Nelson Mandela Bay proposes to beat drought with R7bn infrastructure investment

Riaan Marais 24 Oct 2017

Robben Island turns to the sun for power

Robben Island turns to the sun for power

23 Oct 2017

SACAU: Agriculture can play a critical role in eradicating poverty

SACAU: Agriculture can play a critical role in eradicating poverty

18 Oct 2017

Colin Logan, technical executive for GIBB’s dams, hydropower and underground works services sector

It's time to have an honest conversation about energy

Colin Logan 18 Oct 2017

The traditional vegetable and sweet potato research that's revolutionising the way we build food and nutrition security in Africa

Millie Phiri, Sonia Naidoo, Nadia Ibraimo 17 Oct 2017

Integrated policy approach needed to ensure sustainable food systems

Integrated policy approach needed to ensure sustainable food systems

17 Oct 2017

#WorldFoodDay: Transforming the agricultural sector by unlocking the potential of smallholder farmers

Dr Klaus Eckstein 16 Oct 2017

Melita Steele, senior environmental campaigner: Greenpeace Africa. Photo:

Greenpeace slams new nuclear plant plans

16 Oct 2017

Vineyard Hotel awarded for sustainable practices at Skål Sustainable Tourism Awards

13 Oct 2017

Underwater nurseries help revive Mediterranean fish stocks

13 Oct 2017

From left to right: Joep Schoof, Chairperson: FEDHASA Cape Hotels segment; Jeff Rosenberg, Chairperson: FEDHASA Cape; Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, Western Cape; Chris Godenir, Alternate: FEDHASA Cape Hotels segment and councillor Xanthea Limberg, mayoral committee member for informal settlements, water and waste services and energy.

FEDHASA Cape members sign Water Wise Pledge

12 Oct 2017

Role of secure tenure rights in eradicating hunger, poverty

Role of secure tenure rights in eradicating hunger, poverty

12 Oct 2017

Nuclear deal could impact on SA's debt

Nuclear deal could impact on SA's debt

12 Oct 2017

K-Way factory cuts carbon emissions with solar power installation

K-Way factory cuts carbon emissions with solar power installation

11 Oct 2017

How Cape Town can win support for the next round of water cuts

How Cape Town can win support for the next round of water cuts

David Olivier 11 Oct 2017

NGOs slam UN aviation agency plan for biofuels

NGOs slam UN aviation agency plan for biofuels

11 Oct 2017

Rasheed hamis via

How urban food demand can spark urban renewal, transformation

10 Oct 2017

Understanding the legalities of water regulations in SA

Understanding the legalities of water regulations in SA

10 Oct 2017

Shoprite Group funds two more PlayPumps in EC

Shoprite Group funds two more PlayPumps in EC

10 Oct 2017

Marc Bournof/IRD (Image Source: )

The immense challenge of desertification in sub-Saharan Africa

Nabil Ben Khatra, Maud Loireau 9 Oct 2017

Is Eskom imploding?

Is Eskom imploding?

Nicci Botha 9 Oct 2017

Pacific's Niue creates huge marine sanctuary

Pacific's Niue creates huge marine sanctuary

9 Oct 2017

Marlene Robson and Bruce Anderson

Energetics SA launches Cups for Life

9 Oct 2017

Conference to consider harnessing groundwater as an alternative water supply in SA

Conference to consider harnessing groundwater as an alternative water supply in SA

5 Oct 2017

'New era' in solar energy fuelling growth in renewables

'New era' in solar energy fuelling growth in renewables

5 Oct 2017

Water crisis can be good for business

Water crisis can be good for business

Taschica Pillay 5 Oct 2017

Conflict and climate change lead to a rise in global hunger

Conflict and climate change lead to a rise in global hunger

Evan Fraser 4 Oct 2017

2017 SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards finalists revealed

2017 SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards finalists revealed

2 Oct 2017

PhD chemistry students Anton Hamann (left) and Jonathan Hay with the ‘Closed-Cold-Water-Recycling-System’ they developed for their laboratory in the De Beers Building at Stellenbosch University. Photo: Stefan Els

SU chemistry students reduce water use in lab by 3,000l per week

2 Oct 2017

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Nelson Mandela Bay proposes to beat drought with R7bn infrastructure investment

Nelson Mandela Bay proposes to beat drought with R7bn infrastructure investment

Riaan Marais 24 Oct 2017

Robben Island turns to the sun for power

Robben Island turns to the sun for power

23 Oct 2017

SACAU: Agriculture can play a critical role in eradicating poverty

SACAU: Agriculture can play a critical role in eradicating poverty

18 Oct 2017

Colin Logan, technical executive for GIBB’s dams, hydropower and underground works services sector

It's time to have an honest conversation about energy

Colin Logan 18 Oct 2017

The traditional vegetable and sweet potato research that's revolutionising the way we build food and nutrition security in Africa

Millie Phiri, Sonia Naidoo, Nadia Ibraimo 17 Oct 2017

Integrated policy approach needed to ensure sustainable food systems

Integrated policy approach needed to ensure sustainable food systems

17 Oct 2017

#WorldFoodDay: Transforming the agricultural sector by unlocking the potential of smallholder farmers

Dr Klaus Eckstein 16 Oct 2017

Melita Steele, senior environmental campaigner: Greenpeace Africa. Photo:

Greenpeace slams new nuclear plant plans

16 Oct 2017

Vineyard Hotel awarded for sustainable practices at Skål Sustainable Tourism Awards

13 Oct 2017

Underwater nurseries help revive Mediterranean fish stocks

13 Oct 2017

From left to right: Joep Schoof, Chairperson: FEDHASA Cape Hotels segment; Jeff Rosenberg, Chairperson: FEDHASA Cape; Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, Western Cape; Chris Godenir, Alternate: FEDHASA Cape Hotels segment and councillor Xanthea Limberg, mayoral committee member for informal settlements, water and waste services and energy.

FEDHASA Cape members sign Water Wise Pledge

12 Oct 2017

Role of secure tenure rights in eradicating hunger, poverty

Role of secure tenure rights in eradicating hunger, poverty

12 Oct 2017

Nuclear deal could impact on SA's debt

Nuclear deal could impact on SA's debt

12 Oct 2017

K-Way factory cuts carbon emissions with solar power installation

K-Way factory cuts carbon emissions with solar power installation

11 Oct 2017

How Cape Town can win support for the next round of water cuts

How Cape Town can win support for the next round of water cuts

David Olivier 11 Oct 2017

NGOs slam UN aviation agency plan for biofuels

NGOs slam UN aviation agency plan for biofuels

11 Oct 2017

Rasheed hamis via

How urban food demand can spark urban renewal, transformation

10 Oct 2017

Understanding the legalities of water regulations in SA

Understanding the legalities of water regulations in SA

10 Oct 2017

Shoprite Group funds two more PlayPumps in EC

Shoprite Group funds two more PlayPumps in EC

10 Oct 2017

Marc Bournof/IRD (Image Source: )

The immense challenge of desertification in sub-Saharan Africa

Nabil Ben Khatra, Maud Loireau 9 Oct 2017

Is Eskom imploding?

Is Eskom imploding?

Nicci Botha 9 Oct 2017

Pacific's Niue creates huge marine sanctuary

Pacific's Niue creates huge marine sanctuary

9 Oct 2017

Marlene Robson and Bruce Anderson

Energetics SA launches Cups for Life

9 Oct 2017

Conference to consider harnessing groundwater as an alternative water supply in SA

Conference to consider harnessing groundwater as an alternative water supply in SA

5 Oct 2017

'New era' in solar energy fuelling growth in renewables

'New era' in solar energy fuelling growth in renewables

5 Oct 2017

Water crisis can be good for business

Water crisis can be good for business

Taschica Pillay 5 Oct 2017

Conflict and climate change lead to a rise in global hunger

Conflict and climate change lead to a rise in global hunger

Evan Fraser 4 Oct 2017

2017 SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards finalists revealed

2017 SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards finalists revealed

2 Oct 2017

PhD chemistry students Anton Hamann (left) and Jonathan Hay with the ‘Closed-Cold-Water-Recycling-System’ they developed for their laboratory in the De Beers Building at Stellenbosch University. Photo: Stefan Els

SU chemistry students reduce water use in lab by 3,000l per week

2 Oct 2017

AGT Foods signs on to RADA drive

AGT Foods signs on to RADA drive

2 Oct 2017

The 3D-printed snack of the future by Chloé Rutzerveld

The 3D-printed snack of the future by Chloé Rutzerveld

Emile Uys 28 Sep 2017

#InnovationMonth: This simple solution rolls a long way in ensuring water access in rural communities

#InnovationMonth: This simple solution rolls a long way in ensuring water access in rural communities

Sindy Peters 27 Sep 2017

José Graziano da Silva, director-general, FAO. ©FAO/Alessandra Benedetti.

FAO director-general calls for renewed commitment to zero tolerance on food loss, waste

22 Sep 2017

Fisheries in Africa, the Caribbean and Pacific: Immense opportunities, critical challenges

Viwanou Gnassounou 19 Sep 2017

Emira's Centurion rainwater harvesting pilot programme generating notable results

Emira's Centurion rainwater harvesting pilot programme generating notable results

19 Sep 2017

2017-2019 Next Einstein Forum fellows announced

18 Sep 2017

Is it ethical to take a luxury holiday in a ‘developing' country?

Paul Hanna 15 Sep 2017

How does a prime tourist attraction comply with water restrictions?

How does a prime tourist attraction comply with water restrictions?

15 Sep 2017

FEDHASA calls on members to become innovative in saving water

14 Sep 2017

Water wise tourism: How to save water and maintain a luxury offering

12 Sep 2017

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