GreenBiz South Africa weekly newsletter - 16 Jul 2013

So? Are you a teabag?

There are some leadership qualities that are common to every field of human endeavour, so here they are... Madiba's Teabag Laws for leadership success.

Bad news for banking is that a recent survey has found that retail banking confidence has dropped sharply, but on a brighter note,
Standard Bank has won plaudits for its mobile banking innovations. Apparently they are something of a hit with international bankers.

Thursday is Mandela Day, so what are you going to be doing? Whatever it is, at least you know you are in very good company... because Branson, Clinton and the Dalai Lama also support Mandela Day.

Finally, for the logistics sectors, the good news is that figures reveal there's a high air freight demand in Africa.

The African continent is experiencing significant growth and expanding trade. Figures released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and DHL Express's shipment numbers show increased air freight demand in South Africa and the continent as a whole during the month of April.

Rod Baker, Content Director

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Green branding and 'sustainability' - the SA perspective

[Melissa Baird] South Africa, the famed 'rainbow nation' is as socially diverse as its incredible natural biodiversity that acts as a powerful call to action for the tourism industry and for powering a green economy that can contribute tremendously towards sustainable growth of infrastructure (both living and built) and job creation. Read more >>

Coca-Cola, WWF expand global partnership

Food & Trees for Africa honours Mandela by making a difference

The up-coming Mandela Day is cause for reflection on the power of an individual to bring about change. The formation of Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) was inspired by the humanitarianism demonstrated by Mandela. Read more >>

Sun's energy saves Vodacom R6,5m

[Thabiso Mochiko] Vodacom, which is rolling out solutions to reduce carbon emissions, has achieved energy savings of R6.5m from its solar array project that was installed at its Cape Town offices in March, it said last week. Read more >>

Party with the penguins

Join nature lovers, wine aficionados and whale watchers at De Hoop Nature Reserve in the Overberg, Western Cape on 2-4 August 2013 for the weekend celebration of wine and whales and music. More than 40% of the world's Southern Right whales come into the bay to mate, calve and see their young through their first few, vulnerable months. Read more >>

SA Government continues the fight against rhino poaching

To date, 480 rhino have been killed for their horns, while 140 poachers have been arrested in South Africa. The South African government has reiterated its commitment to fighting the scourge of rhino poaching. Read more >>

WESSA cautions minister over rhino horn trade

In response to Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs Edna Molewa's support of a proposal that would legalise trade in rhino horns, WESSA has propoosed the precautionary principle be practised in situations of scientific uncertainty where actions could cause harm to the environment. Read more >>

Jobless being trained in solar energy

[Mpho Sibanyoni] A group of 266 unemployed youth from two townships have been handed a lifeline: They have been enrolled in a workshop to train them to participate in the renewable energy industry. Read more >>

Coca-Cola, WWF work for sustainability

ATLANTA, USA: The Coca-Cola Company and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) are working to advance the Coca-Cola system's sustainability stewardship with the announcement on Wednesday (10 July) of new, bold global environmental goals and an expanded global partnership. Read more >>

Kia Motors joins list of Best Global Green Brands

Interbrand's list of the 50 Best Global Green Brands 2013 ranks the sustainability and environmental performance of the 100 most valuable brands worldwide, by assessing market perception and actual performance. This year, Korean car manufacturer Kia Motors entered the list at number 37. Read more >>

Medupi power station highlights need for renewable energy technologies - WWF-SA

Numerous complications have arisen regarding completion of the Medupi power station. Increasing costs and delays highlight the need for renewable energy technologies. WWF South Africa (WWF-SA) echoes public concerns around this issue. Read more >>

NBS signs MoU with GSB

The Network for Business Sustainability (NBS) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) at the University of Pretoria (Johannesburg) and the Graduate School of Business (GSB) at the University of Cape Town for the first regional affiliate of NBS in South Africa. Read more >>

Bayer joins in the fight against rhino poaching

[Issued by Bayer] Bayer's support of wildlife conservation endeavours started in the late 1980s, with their sponsorship of product used for rhino tick treatments. Today, Bayer continues this support with the sponsorship of products for use in and on dogs used in anti-rhino poaching activities. Read more >> visit press office >>

Mercedes car sales banned in France

FRANKFURT GERMANY: The latest models of Mercedes cars cannot be sold in France as they still use an air conditioning refrigerant that the European Union says emits excessive greenhouse gases and should be replaced, the German company said on Tuesday (9 July). Read more >>

Coca-Cola, WWF expand global partnership

ATLANTA, US: The Coca-Cola Company and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) are working to advance the Coca-Cola system's sustainability stewardship with the announcement today of new, bold global environmental goals and an expanded global partnership. Read more >>

So? Are you a teabag?

Weekly top stories

In Real Life [Angela Horn]

Stand up...for your health [Howard Rybko]

Magashula quits SARS after report [Evan Pickworth]

VAT charged on foreign Internet purchases [Amanda Visser]

EY Africa eager to spend US$40m [Phakamisa Ndzamela]

Kelly sells M Squared for US$11m [Alistair Anderson]

Madiba's Teabag Laws for leadership success [Johan Poolman]

Batteries boost Delta EMD's earnings [Alistair Anderson]

Protea expands its Lusaka hotel [Nick Hedley]

Could education create the next Facebook? [Dr Marko Saravanja]

Young hoteliers in the making [Evan-Lee Courie]

Reaching for the cloud? Why an experienced partner can help [Albie Bester]

Tablets - the end of the PC or just another gadget? [Francois van Wijk]

A Town Called Fokol Lutho [Daniel Dercksen]

My Name is Rachel Corrie speaks out [Eugene Yiga]

Women of the world choose Fiesta [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor]