12 Mar 2013

Environment & Conservation

 

SAAF, Denel agree to retain skilled jobs

If there is one thing that is common in SA today, it is a shortage of skills, so it's good news to see that Denel and the SAAF have agreed to retain 139 skilled jobs. So at least sense has prevailed in this instance.

How was that last braai you had? You enjoyed the steaks? Do I hear you say 'nay'? Well, if you found out your tasty steak was actually the last nag in the Bod Raker Handicap at Kenilworth last Saturday, you might not be able to get a payday out of it... Even if you do happen to be an old lady who swallowed a horse....

If you thought the board antics at the SABC was the stuff of soap operas, then SAA's board antics seem to be trying to follow on, as minister of public enterprises Malusi Gigaba says aiKona to South African Airways suspended acting CEO Vuyisile Kona.

And the buck stops... where? Corruption is robbing this country of billions, so it's nice to hear that a new anti-corruption bureau is to fast track cases against public servants. Now, one hopes that will apply across the board - right to the very top... you know... the cabinet, if evidence of corruption is found?

Finally, our very own bright spark, motoring editor Henrie Geyser reckons that the new baby Chevrolets now spark even brighter. Just like Henrie then.

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Environment & Conservation

Simply Green drops print for digital
The green lifestyle print magazine moves to a fully integrated, multi-media digital format, described as South Africa's first 'free-to-readers' green digital magazine. Read more >>

Tickets on sale for Greenpop Reforest Fest
For the third year running, Greenpop will be hosting the Reforest Fest in Platbos forest. This reforestation effort has seen over 3000 indigenous trees being planted in the southern-most forest of Africa since 2010. This year Greenpop plans to host two strong reforestation efforts during May, and aims to plant 4000 trees. Read more >>

Now on YouTube: Media Career Guide episode with Bizcommunity
[Issued by Bizcommunity] Now available for viewing on small screens everywhere, via Bizcommunity's YouTube channel, is the Media Career Guide TV interview with our editor-at-large, Simone Puterman, which flighted on SABC1 during February 2013. [video] Read more >>  visit press office >>


Conservation

Pecking order re-established in NC
[Wilma den Hartigh] A joint conservation initiative by South African National Parks (SANParks) and The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) has successfully reintroduced red-billed oxpeckers to the Mokala National Park in the Northern Cape, after they disappeared from the area for more than half a century. Read more >>


Environmental management

Planned expenditure on AMD and derelict mines falls significantly short
[Dr Deon Nel] WWF South Africa (WWF-SA) welcomes the 2013 Budget's clear indication of the government's commitment towards addressing the increasing problem of acid-mine drainage (AMD) and derelict mines. However, the organisation is disappointed at the level of expenditure allocated to addressing this key threat to the country's water security. Read more >>

Countries meet to save endangered species
PRETORIA: South Africa is part of 178 countries gathering in Bangkok this week to decide how to improve the world's wildlife trade regime, and ensure the survival of the threatened species. Read more >>


Sustainable development

Howden Africa's earnings up 26%
Designer‚ manufacturer and marketer of air and gas handling solutions Howden Africa reported a 25.8% improvement in earnings per share from 193.97 cents to 244.05 cents for the year to December. Read more >>

Bigger is better says motor industry
Growing affluence in emerging markets is good news for manufacturers of gas-guzzling vehicles. Read more >>


Wildlife management

Nine suspected rhino poachers arrested
Limpopo police yesterday arrested nine suspected rhino poachers at a private game farm in Lephalale. Read more >>

&Beyond translocate six white rhino to Okavango Delta
[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] The staggering increase in rhino poaching globally has many corporations placing rhino-saving programmes on the top of their CSI agendas. As recently as last week, rhinos in India were killed for their horns. Read more >>


International
Google asked to take down wildlife ads
BANGKOK, THAILAND: Conservationists have urged Internet giant Google to remove thousands of advertisements promoting products made from endangered whales and elephants. Read more >>

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