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Sustainability Week strives to create awareness of environment
The City of Tshwane is this year's host city for the Sustainability Week which will take place from 17-19 June at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria. Read more >>


GreenBiz
Environmentalists invited to enter for Eco-Logic Awards
Individuals and organisations committed to make a real and measurable difference in creating a more sustainable world to live in, are invited to enter for this year's Eco-Logic Awards, hosted by The Enviropaedia. Read more >>

Climate change
Melding science and tradition to tackle climate change
KISUMU: In the latest of several partnerships between tradition and modern science aimed at improving resilience to climate change, pastoralists and meteorologists in Tanzania are working together to produce weather forecasts better suited to farmers. Read more >>

Kenya can lead on climate change adaptation
KISUMU: Research on the effects of climate change on agricultural productivity and food security in Kenya shows that the country can be a leader in adaptation to a warmer climate. Read more >>

Environmental management
D'Sa lauded for fight for environmental justice

Melissa Jane Cook

A passionate and outspoken activist from Durban has won the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize. Read more >>

KNP reports first poached elephant in ten years
The first elephant poaching incident in the Kruger National Park (KNP) in more than ten years has been confirmed by the South African National Parks (SANParks). Read more >>

Implications of amendments to Air Quality Act

Sandra Gore and Gareth Howard

Persons who proceed without the required atmospheric emissions licences (AELs) will now be required to apply for retrospective authorisation of their activities and could be liable for a maximum administrative fine of up to R5m. Read more >>

Sustainable development
VW introduces new paint technique to reduce waste
The introduction of a new vehicle painting project by Volkswagen's paint shop in Uitenhage in the Eastern Cape has resulted in a noticeable reduction in hazardous waste and a dramatic improvement in painting efficiency levels. Read more >>

SBS introduces system to manage carbon footprint
Sustainability Benchmark Solutions International (SBS) has developed an internet-based data management system which allows businesses to track their monthly resource consumption. Read more >>


Government

New ministers and their portfolios
Jacob Zuma has announced the creation of new ministries in a bid to transform the economy and to restore the confidence of foreign investors in the country. Read more >>


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All industry news


Marketing & Media
    YouTube creators to help celebrate Madiba's legacy in video
    SA animation studio produces CGI ad for Skoda
    AdReview winners reflect business success - Danette Breitenbach
    Mxit boosts Ackerman's app traffic

    Medical
      Scientists find new way to combat drug resistance in skin cancer
      New MRI analysis predicts stroke patient reaction to clot-busting treatment
      Deciphering the role of fat stem cells in obesity and diabetes

      Retail
        [Net Prophet] How the SA games industry ticks - Sindy Peters
        New Flux Trends pinpoints macro trends for 2015
        Financial support for black milling company

        Government
          Zuma announces new Cabinet
          New MPs to be sworn-in today

          Mining
            Premier optimistic at mediation in platinum strike
            Delco Automotive India to exhibit at WAMPEX
            Improved skills can increase mining sector's contribution to economic growth - Professor Caroline Digby

            CSI
              Pearl Valley Golf Club raises R84,000 for charities
              Community Chest donates R100,000 to schools

              Finance
                Weighing up pros and cons of alternative investments
                High banking fees teach children its costly to save
                Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr hosts Future Leaders Network debate

                Agriculture
                  Sustainable primary production needs a new approach
                  Improvement of food value chain in the spotlight
                  Grain forums request amendments to statutory measures

                  Building
                    New canteen and computer room at Affies completed
                    Building division hurts Stefanutti Stocks results - Mark Allix

                    HR & Recruitment
                      SA employees fail to report bad behaviour
                      IIE launches new online resource to assist graduates
                      Developing new skills can avoid unemployment

                      Legal
                        Labour Court judgment surprises - Richard Marcus
                        The effect of liquidation on leases - Lucinde Rhoodie and Elnalene Cornelius

                        Manufacturing
                          SA manufacturing 'pulls African growth down'
                          SA vinyls delegates attend global expos

                          Property
                            Merged property funds would have muscle - Alistair Anderson and Joan Muller
                            Location: What's the big deal?
                            Repo rate stability welcomed

                            Education
                              Maties' students win big with WorkMode app
                              Students collaborate online to relieve stress
                              Kids can now train with PGA professionals at school

                              Tourism
                                Kenya Airways to fly between Nairobi and Abuja from June
                                SA Tourism appoints marketing agencies in Brazil
                                Samsung taps into hotel trends

                                ICT
                                  A short guide to cloud terminology
                                  Top free Android apps - Peter Davidson
                                  The public sector in the cloud - a good story to tell?

                                  Logistics
                                    Grievances will not delay Go Durban project
                                    Apple Express Rail plans train service to Baywest Mall
                                    Armed metro cops escort Rea Vaya buses after attacks - Penelope Mashego

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Mind-bending Transcendence - Daniel Dercksen
                                      Premier brands announce association with fashion film festival
                                      Top 20 steakhouses announced

                                      Automotive
                                        SA's motor industry slashes its trade deficit
                                        CMH Menlyn Auto named as the MINI Finance Dealer of the Year
                                        The Standard Bank People's Wheels Awards voting polls are going live
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