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Green economy offers a double dividend
PRETORIA: Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says government will make the best of opportunities in the green economy to create jobs and cut carbon emissions. read more>>



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Renewable energy to aid education
In partnership with Energizer, One Million Lights visited South Africa for the first time to distribute 7,000 safe rechargeable solar lights, marking the largest single distribution in the organisation's history. read more>>
Environmental management
[Voices of Conservation] Winners to take part in conservation project
The winning team of the Voices of Conservation competition that was rolled out in schools across the UK last year will be spending a week with Dr William Fowlds in South Africa to gain first-hand knowledge of the issues affecting the rhino. read more>>
Tyre-recycling businesses protect environment

David Furlonger

A five-year initiative to create a sustainable industry to recycle millions of scrapped tyres every year, is making progress and attracting international interest. read more>>
Capetonian completes first leg of Seven Seas campaign
Cape Town resident, Lewis Pugh, has completed the first leg of his Seven Swims in the Seven Seas for 1 Reason campaign to highlight the need for, and importance of Marine Protected Areas. read more>>
SA to increase measures against rhino poaching

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PRETORIA: Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says South Africa will build on its robust measures to curb the incidence of rhino poaching within its borders. read more>>
Renewable energy
SA needs its Integrated Energy Planning

Charlotte Mathews

The imminent revival of the Integrated Energy Planning (IEP) process, which allows the public to give its views on what SA's future energy mix should be, provides an opportunity to move well beyond conservative and fatalistic thinking. read more>>
First solar-powered internet school in Ghana launched
In a move that aims to bridge the digital divide and enhance educational capability of teachers and students in rural areas of Ghana that have little or no electricity, Samsung Electronics West Africa and the Korean Education and Research Information Service have launched the first solar powered internet school (SPIS) in the country. read more>>
New centre the cornerstone of solar energy in Northern Cape
The launch of the Renewable Energy Centre of Excellence (RECE) at the Northern Cape Rural FET College in Upington on 5 August 2014 will be the cornerstone of the solar power energy in the province and play a leading regional role, constituting an important entry point for the broad-base economic empowerment of the solar industry. read more>>
Sustainable development
Cavendish campaign focuses on green initiatives
The Cavendish Square in Cape Town has recently been awarded the 2013 City of Cape Town, SAPOA & ESKOM Energy Efficiency Forum Award in the single building category, for its progressive initiatives in creating an energy efficient, sustainable shopping centre. read more>>
Green Drop status awarded to Sun City
The Department of Water Affairs has awarded Green Drop status to the Sun City resort near Rustenburg in the North West Province. read more>>
Africa
Solar lanterns reach 20K IDPs in Somalia
GENEVA: IOM has donated 3,300 solar lanterns to reach 20,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Somalia. read more>>
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Marketing & Media
    Effective community engagement is vital for CSI success
    New out-of-home research model launched for South Africa
    The awesome power of an apology - Chris Moerdyk

    Medical
      Doctor fights to work in SA

      Retail
        Yuppiechef.com goes international
        Trendspotters at SACSC Congress this week
        Food and beverages industry income up in June

        Government
          Grovel, grovel, Telkom's in trouble - Rob Rose
          SA's Ebola fears but no confirmed cases
          Call for Land Bank to boost commercial farming - Nosihle Shelembe

          Mining
            Calls for Africa to beneficiate its minerals - Chris Bathembu
            Mining Lekgotla to tackle challenges

            CSI
              Always launches #LikeAGirl campaign
              RE/MAX Living voted best community supporter

              Finance
                Interest rates expected to rise slowly
                Thought-leaders optimistic about SA's future
                Insurers expect some earthquake claims - Adele Shevel

                Agriculture
                  Eastern Cape needs funds for Argentinian soya joint venture
                  Land Bank to drive commercial agriculture - Nosihle Shelembe
                  Maize futures end higher on world markets

                  Building
                    Labour probes building sector - Nosihle Shelembe
                    Female-run business awarded GrandWest contract

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Entrepreneurship - the long-term solution to unemployment
                      'Culture eats strategy for breakfast' - Jane Stevenson
                      Human resource development to move SA forward - Nthambeleni Gabara

                      Legal
                        Polygraph tests must be supported by expert evidence - Jacques van Wyk and Andre van Heerden
                        Please Call Me - the call that came too late - Janine Hollesen
                        Minister announces conditions for establishing a business - Michael Yeates and Shane Johnson

                        Manufacturing
                          Illegal power connections under spotlight
                          Drinkers cannot discern between major beer brands
                          IWC becomes official southern Africa distributor for SATI Filters

                          Property
                            Tips on managing your rental property - Davis Miller
                            Gauteng may give properties to small firms
                            Tips for a productive home office - Richard Henn

                            Education
                              Applications open for second intake of Digify
                              Maties Business School is best place for an MBA - Samarah Lagerdien

                              Tourism
                                Free entry into Garden Route National Park
                                Walking safaris introduced at Bakubung
                                The Blue Train... a trip down luxury lane - Brian Berkman

                                ICT
                                  Facebook Messenger: Handing over your privacy - Carey van Vlaanderen
                                  Big data is an information management issue, not a storage issue - Bryan Balfe
                                  2014 MTN App of the Year Awards reveals winners

                                  Logistics
                                    New scholar transport policy on the cards
                                    Tertiary qualifications provide relief to a skills strapped industry - Mario Landman
                                    Boeing, SAA and SkyNRG partner to produce aviation biofuel

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Oscar winner - Eugene Yiga
                                      New sponsor and venue for Eat Out awards
                                      One Ingredient, two thumbs up - Sindy Peters

                                      Automotive
                                        Volvo XC90 the first model built on scalable product architecture
                                        Marketing is not an act, it's a habit - Mbongeleni Hlomuka
                                        Hyundai's delivery vans to be assembled in SA - David Furlonger
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