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Solar energy can reduce Africa's carbon emissions
The average temperatures across South Africa will increase by 2ºC along the coast and 6ºC inland by the end of the century due to the country's coal-intensive energy production. Read more >>


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Research on dandelion wins Continental Greentech Award
Continental Tyre and the Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology (IME) at the University of Münster in Germany won the GreenTec Award 2014 for their co-development project 'RUBIN - Industrial Emergence of Natural Rubber from Dandelion'. Read more >>

Arrest of police officials and former SANParks ranger welcomed
The recent arrest of a former SANParks field sergeant and two police constables based at the Skukuza police station in the Kruger National Park (KNP), was the result of a joint intelligence-driven operation between the Hawks and officials of the KNP. Read more >>

Meerendal retracts application for elephants
The Meerendal Wine Estate in Cape Town has retracted its application to create an elephant tourist attraction. Read more >>

Environmental management
Honorary Rangers celebrate 50th anniversary
Approximately 500 SANParks Honorary Rangers and senior SANParks staff recently celebrated the Rangers' 50th anniversary at the Skukuza Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park. Read more >>

Sea level rise focus of National Environment Month
PRETORIA: An awareness campaign focusing on the rise of the sea level will take centre stage in June, as government gears itself to celebrate National Environment Month. Read more >>

Renewable energy
African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa a truly pan-African event, celebrating continent's best

Issued by Spintelligent

African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa has come of age as a truly pan-African event, by the industry and for the industry, with continent-wide collaboration and celebration to produce the best of Africa, says Programme Director Nicolette Pombo-van Zyl. Read more >>

Food & Trees for Africa wins Energy Globe Award
The Energy Globe Award South Africa 2014 has been awarded to Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) for their 'Trees for Homes' project. Read more >>

Williamson Tea invests in solar system
A new solar system at Williamson Tea's Changoi Tea Farm in Bomet County, Western Kenya will reduce energy consumption by up to 30%. The solar system is the largest solar project in East Africa. Read more >>

Sustainable development
Eco-conference encourages diversification of activities
Fourways Airconditioning recently hosted an eco-conference - The Future is Ecocentric - at the Indaba Hotel in Johannesburg. Read more >>

Cape skyscraper is city's first in 21 years

Joan Muller

Cape Town's first skyscraper in 21 years could prompt the building of more iconic, high-rise developments in other inner cities. Read more >>

Research articles on sustainability now online
Researchers at Stellenbosch University (SU) have written a series of articles on various aspects relating to sustainability. These articles, originally published on the SU website since February 2013, are now available as an electronic publication. Read more >>

Growing interest in refrigeration expo
Africa's refrigeration needs form the key focus of the Refrigeration and Air-conditioning (RAC) Africa 2014 exhibition, which provides a massive networking platform for manufacturers, suppliers and buyers to connect with potential partners and explore new African markets. Read more >>


Government

Jo'burg's roads set for major upgrades

Beauregard Tromp and Isaac Mahlangu

Gone are the days of repeatedly patching up potholes, says Joburg mayor Parks Tau who says the city has allocated R1.2bn to its roads agency to build new roads instead of constantly patching them up. Read more >>


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All industry news


Marketing & Media
    Brands they are a-changin' - Louise Marsland
    Coolest brands in SA - BMW, Coca-Cola, Nike, Samsung, Apple
    Four social media marketing trends every marketer must know - Joseph Neusu
    The story of the African consumer - Laine Barnard

    Medical
      Medical aid reforms needed now, say experts
      Medical technology vastly improves patient care - Janine McEwan
      Visiting Brazil - stay healthy

      Retail
        Foschini hikes credit criteria - Zeenat Moorad
        SA youth rate Sandton City the 'coolest' mall
        Online pop-up shop donates all to charity

        Government
          Jo'burg council chambers to get R103m facelift - Penwell Dlamini and Lehlohonolo Tau
          Gigaba outlines new Immigration Regulations
          Tributes pour in for Maya Angelou

          Mining
            AMIS confirms presence at Turkey-Eurasia Mining
            Minerals minister unveils mining task team
            Cutifani keynote speaker at Joburg Indaba

            CSI
              Ruyterwacht Senior Centre receives R10,000 from Engen Monte Vista
              Tattoo-a-thon aims to raise R705,000 for CHOC
              Community project enables underprivileged schools to focus on education

              Finance
                Massmart feels 'consumer plight' - Zeenat Moorad
                Standard Bank defends high salaries to executives - Phakamisa Ndzamela
                OUTsurance pleased with OSTI results

                Agriculture
                  Sugar strike set to continue - Stanley Karombo
                  EU rules against SA citrus ban, imposes stricter import criteria - Paul Vecchiatto
                  Small-scale maize millers will boost food security

                  Building
                    Investment in Africa's power sectors of paramount importance
                    Pilot Crushtec delivers cone crusher to Ugie Mac Quarry

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Calls for African leaders to prioritise jobs
                      Honesty is key when searching for a job
                      [BizCareers] Is my experience not targeted enough? - Juliette Attwell

                      Legal
                        Adams & Adams partners recognised by Who's Who Legal
                        Amended Credit Bill will assist consumers
                        COMESA Competition Commission gives update on merger regime - Susan Meyer

                        Manufacturing
                          Packaging in SA is always changing shape - Mark Allix
                          Nampak earnings up 7.4% to 114.3c - Mark Allix

                          Property
                            JHI Properties helps 'fresh young talent'
                            Property contributes R191.4bn to SA economy - Alistair Anderson
                            Gordhan's appointment to affect property market

                            Education
                              AFDA Durban to host Open Day
                              The IIE gets international stamp of approval
                              University of Pretoria students to represent SA in Mumbai

                              Tourism
                                SA hospitality businesses awarded Certificate of Excellence
                                Lilizela Tourism Awards extends entry deadline
                                The Marly... Poster child for great design - Brian Berkman

                                ICT
                                  Why ERP is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make - Meryl Malcomess
                                  IT needs to stand up to business
                                  Innovation Factory launched in Pretoria

                                  Logistics
                                    Decade of logistics cost information now available
                                    SkyNet partners SAQA to distribute Apply Now! booklets
                                    Boating World experiences growing demand for luxury vessels in Angola

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Artists announced for Durban July
                                      Nominees announced for the MTV Africa Music Awards
                                      New website as Assembly Radio turns two

                                      Automotive
                                        VW SA produces its 2 millionth engine
                                        Join the Harley-Davidson World Ride
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