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WWF-SASSI serves up sustainable seafood report
[Sindy Peters] According to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation, the per capita consumption of fish per annum has nearly doubled in the last 50 years... read more>>

Climate change report shows continued improvement

The 8th edition of the South African CDP climate change report has revealed that nine companies are making the Climate Performance Leadership Index (CDLI).

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Companies should ensure compliance with environmental law

Polluters and companies avoiding their environmental law obligations will increasingly have to face the Green Scorpion's sting.

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Communities will benefit from wind energy projects

Harmke Immink

With a decline in the price of carbon credits under the Clean Development Mechanism, it is easy to believe that carbon credits will never be worth anything.

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CSI
Programme guides Toyota dealers to protect environment
To further support the goal in creating a sustainable South Africa, Toyota introduced a programme to ensure all the dealers were participating in their quest to protect the environment. read more>>
Ecotourism
Suspected poachers arrested in joint operations
In a joint operation with members of the South African Police Services (SAPS) on the morning of Friday, 17 October, South African National Parks (SANParks) rangers stopped a suspicious vehicle near Skukuza and arrested five suspects. read more>>
Gondwana introduces new wildlife species
The Gondwana Game Reserve near Mossel Bay in the Southern Cape has kicked off the summer season with many exciting wildlife introductions taking place. read more>>
Energy
Sub-Saharan energy sector brakes development
More than 620 million people in sub-Saharan Africa live without electricity, and nearly 730 million people rely on dangerous, inefficient forms of cooking. read more>>
SA to sign nuclear agreement with France
PRETORIA: President Jacob Zuma has given authority to Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson to sign an agreement for the safe use of nuclear energy with France. read more>>
Ping An and Munich Re insure Suntech's performance warranties
Environmental impacts
SA elected to Bureau of Convention on Biological Diversity
South Africa has for the first time been elected to the Bureau of the Conference of Parties (CoP) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). read more>>
Proposed Environmental Regulations are laudable

Sandra Gore and Gareth Howard

Further draft Regulations have been published under the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (NEMA), aimed to streamline and expedite the applicable time frames for environmental licensing requirements. read more>>
Farmer found guilty for poisoning vultures
Sustainability
Mitsubishi Electric releases Environmental Report 2014
With its growing importance in value creation, companies are aligning their environmental sustainability goals with company strategy - vision, mission, purpose and values - and recognising its potential in reducing operational costs and increasing operational efficiency. read more>>
V&A Waterfront wins Lilizela Award
The V&A Waterfront in Cape Town has for the second year running been recognised for its commitment to environmental sustainability, winning a Lilizela Award in the Best Single Resource Management for Energy in the large establishment category. read more>>
SA, Japan sign Mahikeng waste management pact

Nthambeleni Gabara

PRETORIA: The provincial capital of the North West province, Mahikeng, is set to become one of South Africa's cleanest towns. read more>>
Toyota hybrid sales achieve global milestone
Toyota has reached a milestone after selling its seven-millionth hybrid vehicle. The latest million-unit-sales record was achieved in nine months. As at the end of September, the exact number reached was 7.053-million. read more>>
Recycled products available at Cavendish pop-up store
Government
Families encouraged to grow their own vegetables

Nthambeleni Gabara

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana says the fight for food security in South Africa should start at a family level with vegetable gardens in all suburbs. read more>>
Manamela tells youth to 'seize opportunities'
The Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Buti Manamela, says young South Africans must make the most of the opportunities government has offered them and must take personal control of improving their lives read more>>
More Government news
Upcoming events
EnviroCon 2014
Environmental Assurance (Pty) Ltd - 22 Oct 2014 to 24 Oct 2014 Pretoria

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Marketing & Media
    [Antifragility] Just another manic New Media Monday - Jessica Taylor
    New app for 1st for Women Insurance identifies top seven needs
    Galliova Awards announces 2014 finalists

    Retail
      Le Creuset loses promotional campaign case
      New Rooibos website to celebrate Geographic Indicator status
      Woolworths donates R3 million for World Food Day

      Government
        Outcry over sex-for-marks at Brakpan school
        No Ebola in SA, neighbouring states yet

        Mining
          Entrepreneur makes history

          CSI
            Vodacom provides e-learning connectivity solution
            Unilever launches Lifebuoy's "Partner a Community" initiative in conjunction with Global Handwashing Day
            Coca-Cola Light dressed in pink to raise awareness for breast cancer

            Finance
              Cashbuild's revenue up 10%
              Finance function necessary for diversity strategies
              Zimbabwe: Africa's first cashless society? - Sulaiman Philip

              Agriculture
                A solution to Vitamin A deficiency prevalent amongst children in sub-Saharan Africa

                HR & Recruitment
                  Investing in HR gives businesses an edge
                  MTN offering voluntary retrenchment to cut staff costs - Thabiso Mochiko
                  Renewable energy sector is key to SA job creation

                  Legal
                    Assessment focuses on conditions of POPI Act
                    Debt collection and flight, fight or freeze concept - Keolebogile Mugabe
                    Employers prohibited from accepting payments by employees - Lauren Salt and Sidasha Naidoo

                    Manufacturing
                      New image-processing methods from Omron
                      kulula reduces fuel consumption on Boeing 737-800s

                      Property
                        Joburg's business hub drives demand for residential property
                        SA REIT is "never a dull sector"
                        SA developers showing more interest in Africa - Alistair Anderson

                        Education
                          UCT invites applications for MPhil specialising in Inclusive Innovation
                          SACAP becomes Africa's first academic institution accredited by IRCEP
                          Choose your portion with caution #NNW2014

                          Tourism
                            Franschhoek's Last Word on intimate luxury - Brian Berkman
                            [INFOGRAPHIC]: 2014 Ebola Outbreak
                            Heineken launches 'Open Your City' campaign

                            ICT
                              Mammoth BI conference to bust myths about big data, analytics
                              Skype launches video messaging app
                              Families lose money because of children on the internet

                              Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                Vic Falls Carnival announces additional acts
                                Dead Letter Circus return - Ruth Cooper
                                The Kooks, Kelis & BollyBoom to headline World Jam Music Festival

                                Automotive
                                  Driverless cars not just science fiction
                                  Analyst briefing will focus on female vehicle ownership
                                  RMI announces semi-finalists of WorldSkills competition
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