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Racing through snow for solar power
[Sindy Peters] David Barnard is one of those extraordinary people who make the rest of us look like sloths. He's run the Kalahari, the Sahara, and through South West Burkina Faso; next up is Antarctica, and he's not just doing it for fun. Read more >>


GreenBiz
Innovation Prize for Africa 2015 call for entries
The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) is calling on all African innovators to submit their entries for the fourth edition of the Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) competition. The IPA is... Read more >>

Dolphin Bay manufactures new-generation wood preservative
A new-generation wood preservative considered to be a 'greener' option, ammonium copper quaternary (ACQ), is now being manufactured in South Africa by Dolphin Bay under its well established Permacure brand. Read more >>

Environmental management
New publication addresses poaching issues
A new publication, A Field Manual for Anti-Poaching Activities, presents a comprehensive and pragmatic doctrine ever devised to bring the practice of poaching under control. Read more >>

Western Cape receives International Eco-Centre Awards
Six eco-centres in the Western Cape have received the International Eco-Centre Awards from the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA). Read more >>

Team effort only way to beat rhino poaching

Albert Pule

SKUKUZA: Strong partnerships between different role players in and around the Kruger National Park (KNP) remains the key to defeating the scourge of rhino poaching. Read more >>

Rangers Monument unveiled at the Kruger National Park
World Ranger Day, which is observed worldwide on 31 July and honours our rangers and remembers those who have lost their lives in protecting our national parks, took on a special meaning this year as a Rangers Monument was unveiled outside of the Kruger Gate in the Kruger National Park. Read more >>

Renewable energy
Nelson Mandela Bay approves renewable energy systems
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality in the Eastern Cape has partnered with the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) to approve renewable energy systems up to 100kW to be connected to the national electricity grid. Read more >>

Sustainable development
The green gap for IT service providers
Although South African businesses seem to consider green IT a low priority, there nevertheless is a strong demand for assistance in moving towards implementing dedicated green IT budgets, strategies and solutions. Read more >>

Reduce consumption and make money out of carbon tax
Government has announced another delay in the implementation of carbon tax and it is now due to come into effect on 1 January 2016. Read more >>

Upper Grayston Office Park: Learning in practice
It may be business as usual for the tenants of Upper Grayston Office Park Block F but their office building could become a showcase of green building "world leadership" if it receives a 6-Star Green Star SA As-Built rating - bypassing the conventional design rating and proving this professional team built progressively block by block. Read more >>

Finalists of Better Living Challenge announced
The Better Living Challenge selection panel has announced the shortlist of finalists and exhibitors who have been selected to form the Better Living Challenge Showcase in October 2014. Read more >>

First National Battery recycles lead acid batteries
It is a little known fact that something as seemingly unrecyclable as a lead acid battery is actually among the most recycled products globally. Read more >>

Gauteng Health goes green
PRETORIA: Old technology in Gauteng hospitals is set to be replaced with more efficient and environmentally friendly technology to reduce carbon emissions. Read more >>

Experiencing Africa's greenest hotel

Ilse van den Berg

Probably the worst thing after a missing a flight is catching one of those dreaded 6am flights from Cape Town to Jozi or Durbs. Not only does it mean you have to at least be at the airport by 5:20am (if you checked in online), but if you live as far as Fish Hoek or Brackenfell, you have to get up at like 3:30am. No one should have to do that! Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    Shifting to the next phase of CRM: Marketing automation - Lauren Heap
    Selfie campaign for good
    Can magazines survive? - Marion Scher

    Retail
      Incentives 'may be pointless' - Ntsakisi Maswanganyi
      Evolution of delivery systems to accommodate e-tail growth - Leoni Volschenk
      Unilever releases Food Label Guide

      Government
        Africa must look for partnerships - Chris Bathembu
        National Science Week underway
        Nearly 5,000 land claims processed in two weeks
        Sanral asks court to keep Cape N1 tolls secret - Carol Paton

        CSI
          One Laptop per Child launches first project in SA
          Keeping a Girl in School: a long-term initiative
          MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet gives back R1m every week

          Finance
            Africa to benefit from BRICS bank
            Investment mission kicks off in Taiwan
            Salga welcomes improvements in audit outcomes

            Agriculture
              It's Africa's Time celebrates inclusive partnerships across Africa
              An integrated approach to global food security
              Protecting rooibos trademark, promoting economic growth

              Building
                Architecture's influence on interior design - Callie van der Merwe
                Gauteng townships set for a facelift - More Matshediso
                SA women grow in construction - More Matshediso

                HR & Recruitment
                  First Think Big TV programme focused on the business plan
                  New equity act comes into operation
                  Lie on your CV and face jail, job seekers are warned

                  Legal
                    Court services get biggest slice of justice budget
                    Transnet faces R80bn claim from pensioners
                    The 'undesirable person' provisions of the new immigration legislation - Michael Yeates and Shane Johnson

                    Manufacturing
                      AECI plans to reduce its reliance on a weak SA - Nick Hedley
                      Hulamin's earnings up 42% on weaker rand - Mark Allix

                      Property
                        Landlords need to protect themselves against the Credit Amnesty Act - Martin Goodman
                        £602m profit in six months for Intu Properties
                        Trending: the evolution and rise of townships

                        Education
                          R12,5m for mining and engineering education at Wits
                          Dutch student death - bar becomes coffee shop
                          Technology shaping Africa's future

                          Tourism
                            Air Mauritius... it's like floating on air - Rod Baker
                            International Hotel School awards R210,000 bursary
                            Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp opens in the Kaokoveld

                            ICT
                              Long live AV
                              Telecommunications requests info on SMMEs
                              Data scientists and chief data officers - fact or fad? - Davide Hanan

                              Logistics
                                SAA adds more travel options in Africa
                                Traffic toll another toll on e-toll roads - Paddy Hartdegen
                                Airbus A350XWB lands in SA

                                Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                  Because life's better with bubbles - Ilse van den Berg
                                  Winners of the South African Savanna Comic's Choice Awards announced
                                  Line-up announced for White Mountain Festival

                                  Automotive
                                    Nasrec prepares for 2015 International Motor Show
                                    Hino SA rewarded for outstanding performance
                                    Thai automotive industry interested in SA
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