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Spotlight to reveal the environmental performance of SA's largest companies
[Issued by Prompt Research Insights] New research is being conducted to show what progress companies in South Africa are making on cutting their environmental impacts... read more>>



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SABS approves green cleaning product
Odorite Ultra Deep Clean Enzymatic 30 X has received the South African Bureau of Standards' (SABS) SANS 1828:2005 accreditation which regulates cleaning chemicals for use in the food industry. read more>>
Climate change
Enter WWF-SA's Climate Solver competition
After the success of the South African Climate Solver Awards in 2013/14, WWF-SA is calling for nominations for the next round of the challenge, inviting small and medium enterprises active in the climate innovation space to submit entries by 30 January 2015. read more>>
Promethium Carbon geared to conduct pilot carbon offset trade
In preparation for a future local carbon offset trading programme, Promethium Carbon aims to conduct a pilot carbon offset trade by the end of this year. read more>>
South Africa pushing ahead with carbon tax

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South Africa's strategy to make a contribution towards greenhouse gas (GHG) emission mitigation was adopted by government in 2011 when the South African Cabinet approved the Carbon Tax Policy Paper. read more>>
Ecotourism
Six poaching suspects arrested, two fatally wounded
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that six suspected poachers have been arrested and two others were fatally wounded in two separate operations. read more>>
Energy
Cape Quarter to receive extensive solar retrofit
Tower Property Fund has set a clear strategy of occupancy cost reduction across the board for all the buildings within the fund's portfolio, with a strong focus on greening underpinning the fund. read more>>
Sustainability
SA researcher wins Green Talent Award
A South African researcher is amongst the 25 winners of the international Green Talent Awards who have just begun a tour of hot-spots of sustainable development in Germany. read more>>
Standard Bank ranks 19th in top greenest banks list
Standard Bank has been ranked 19th in the Bloomberg Markets World's Greenest Bank Report. read more>>
GMSA recycling workshop links small business, government
The reduce-reuse-recycle mantra is good business practice, not only in terms of minimising the environmental impact of large manufacturing operations, but also for the opportunities it presents for small business growth, job creation and community upliftment. read more>>
International
Booker Prize winning novelist 'ashamed to be Australian'
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Booker Prize winning novelist Richard Flanagan said he was "ashamed to be Australian" during a scathing attack on the environmental policies of his home nation. read more>>
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Government
NRCS destroys 1bn non-compliant plastic bags

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The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) says manufacturers and retailers who do not comply with the revised compulsory specifications for plastic carrier bags and flat bags, will be charged. read more>>
More Government news
New events to diarise
Carbon pricing mechanism course
GCX Africa - 12 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Upcoming events
Landfill engineering design & maitenance workshop
Khulile Africa Events - 5 Nov 2014 to 6 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

All industry news

Government
    More calls for citizens to "mobilise against crime"
    NYDA welcomes age restrictions on free housing
    Silo collapse results in load shedding across SA - More Matshediso

    Mining
      Transnet dumps coal terminal for now - Andiswa Maqutu
      RARE awarded turnkey pipeline project in Zambia
      Kibali Gold Project scoops top prize at DRC Mining Industry Awards

      CSI
        Vuma103FM taxi driver campaign rewards responsible driving
        Breadline Africa celebrates 21 years of working for children
        Cycle tour changes a life in fight against crime

        Finance
          SA government 'notes' ratings downgrade by Japan
          Trustco appoints BNY Mellon as depository bank
          Alternatives to bank loans for financing small enterprises - Steven Cohen

          Agriculture
            Aquaculture research collaboration responds to real challenges facing abalone farmers
            Young Farmer of the Year 2014 announced
            New academic collaboration develops curricula in aquaculture, fisheries science

            Building
              Tanzania to start major port construction in 2015
              SRK Consulting extends African footprint

              HR & Recruitment
                [BizCareers] How to tackle contract and discrimination issues - Juliette Attwell
                Digital leadership is critical - Peter Drube
                Deloitte Challenge winners announced

                Legal
                  2014 African Legal Awards winners announced
                  Change in BCEA can lead to claims against employers - Professor Paul Benjamin
                  Court rules in favour of M-Systems

                  Property
                    Pam Golding launches residential property index
                    Rawson offers free training seminars to general public
                    Effective asset management is key to success

                    Education
                      Our teachers the future - Graeme Bloch
                      How to not squander skills development budgets - Gizelle McIntyre
                      Light go off, matric finals go on

                      Tourism
                        Volvo Ocean Race Village offially opens in Cape Town
                        SETE 2014 comes to an end
                        Cape Town Tourism signs partnership with CoCT

                        ICT
                          Key findings of Dell's International Tablet Survey
                          Online transactions make users feel vulnerable
                          Software AG commits to GovTech

                          Logistics
                            Plan logistics to avoid bottleneck deliveries - Shane de Beer

                            Lifestyle & Entertainment
                              Beyond Sport Awards winners named
                              Ibiza World Tour heads for SA
                              Africa Fashion Awards winners announced

                              Automotive
                                VW takes top honours in rental and leasing
                                Benefits of self-driving vehicles are significant
                                New vehicle sales rise 4.9% y/y to 59‚384 units in October
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