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See: Redefine unveils HandPicked CityFarm at Kenilworth Centre

See: Redefine unveils HandPicked CityFarm at Kenilworth Centre

See: DKMS Africa hosts its annual Sunflower Day

See: DKMS Africa hosts its annual Sunflower Day

See: Blue Lagoon beach clean-up

See: Blue Lagoon beach clean-up

Unicef and Momentum Insure team up to protect and help keep children safe

Unicef and Momentum Insure team up to protect and help keep children safe

File photo: United Nations (UN) Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths gestures as he stands near damaged buildings, in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake, in Aleppo, Syria, 13 February 023. Reuters/Firas Makdesi

UN appeals for $46bn to meet humanitarian needs in 2024

Image: Officials inspect the carcass of an elephant in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, 7 December 2023, Reuters/Nyasha Chigono

Dozens of Zimbabwe elephants die as climate change dries up Hwange parkNyasha Chingono

The green area is where Searcher Geodata will do its seismic survey in 2024. Map from consultant’s environmental assessment report

Australian company to start seismic survey off West Coast in JanuarySteve Kretzmann

Nedbank launches new R10m fund to assist 100 startups

Nedbank launches new R10m fund to assist 100 startups

Image: Officials inspect the carcass of an elephant in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, 7 December 2023, Reuters/Nyasha Chigono

Dozens of Zimbabwe elephants die as climate change dries up Hwange park

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The green area is where Searcher Geodata will do its seismic survey in 2024. Map from consultant’s environmental assessment report

Australian company to start seismic survey off West Coast in January

By Steve Kretzmann 7 Dec 2023

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Mandela Remembrance Walk & Run to mark 10 years since Madiba's passing this year

Optimize Agency Mandela Remembrance Walk & Run to mark 10 years since Madiba's passing this year

Youth environmentalist attempts world record for beach clean-up

OnPoint PR Youth environmentalist attempts world record for beach clean-up

Saiccor Mill dissolving pulp facility completes the Higg FSLM verification

Sappi Saiccor Mill dissolving pulp facility completes the Higg FSLM verification

What Matters to South Africa

Human8 What Matters to South Africa

SAICA hosts inaugural Climate Change Conference

SAICA SAICA hosts inaugural Climate Change Conference

EcoTraining sets the bar for wildlife conservation on World Wildlife Conservation Day

Our Salad Mix EcoTraining sets the bar for wildlife conservation on World Wildlife Conservation Day

Source: © 123rf In 2024, in the PR industry, ESG is the area in which most investment is expected, AI tools mastery is the most important skill says a new ICCO report

ESG investment, AI tools mastery and other top trends for the PR industry

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Limited edition KFC bucket now available

Limited edition KFC bucket now available

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Member of the Mayoral Committee for Water, Sanitation and Energy, Thembi Msane at the launch of the Cossins mega reservoir in the City of Ekurhuleni

Ekurhuleni commissions new reservoir, boosting water supply and jobs

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Source: Reuters.

HIV vaccine trial in Africa halted after disappointing data

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BUSA and B4SA challenge "unconstitutional" NHI Bill

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Image supplied. Digitlab's CEO, Mike Saunders, is the only South African selected as a contributor to the global business book Doers & Dreamers

6 messages from Doers & Dreamers to inspire people to make an impact

7 Dec 2023

Deputy minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Bernice Swarts.

DPWI calls on industry to empower individuals with disabilities

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Source: Reuters.

Development bank head at COP28 urges African exemption from EU carbon tax

Simon Jessop 7 Dec 2023

Nedbank launches new R10m fund to assist 100 startups

Nedbank launches new R10m fund to assist 100 startups

6 Dec 2023

Source: Netcare Kingsway Hospital.

Netcare's 10-year sustainability journey: Exceeding targets, saving millions

6 Dec 2023

Source: © 123rf For the first time journalists can now submit entries in any category of the Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism

Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism open for entries

6 Dec 2023

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#COP28: Zambia's first green bond to be issued by year-end by Copperbelt Energy Corp

Chris Mfula 6 Dec 2023

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Requirements for environmental authorisation for renewable energy facility published

6 Dec 2023

iglide ECO P210 is a super-tough chemical resistant bearing from recycled plastic.

Igus harnesses circular economy for new plain bearing

6 Dec 2023

SAICA hosts inaugural Climate Change Conference

SAICA hosts inaugural Climate Change Conference

SAICA 5 Dec 2023

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#COP28: South Africa's climate change regime and just energy transition "stocktake"

5 Dec 2023

Exxaro and Council of Geoscience sign MOU for sustainability

Exxaro in sustainability and decarbonisation partnership with Council of Geoscience

5 Dec 2023

Source: The South African National Aids Council.

Launch of initiative to end Aids in children by 2030

5 Dec 2023

Source: Supplied.

Retirement villages - a move away from the concept of the aged home

4 Dec 2023

2023 Kudu Awards winners revealed

2023 Kudu Awards winners revealed

4 Dec 2023

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Absa helps real estate sector lead SA towards a sustainable future

4 Dec 2023

#COP28: 7 food and agriculture innovations needed to protect the climate and feed a rapidly growing world

#COP28: 7 food and agriculture innovations needed to protect the climate and feed a rapidly growing world

Paul Winters 4 Dec 2023

Image: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (7th R), stands for a photograph the Zayed Sustainability Prize with the winners during COP28 UAE, Al Wasl Plaza, Expo City. Seen with HE Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Director General of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, and COP28 President (L). (Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court)

#COP28: Zayed Sustainability Prize winners

4 Dec 2023

Joseph Nganga addresses the crowd at the BESS Consortium launch. Source: Supplied.

#COP28: African countries commit to battery storage consortium

4 Dec 2023

Image: Delegates stand near flag posts at the Dubai's Expo City after attending the World Climate Action Summit, during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 1 December 2023. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya./File Photo

#COP28: Cities face huge climate finance gap, study says

David Stanway 4 Dec 2023

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing the G77 Summit. Source: x.com

#COP28: Ramaphosa calls for unity among developing nations

3 Dec 2023

Supplied image: Nicolway NSE solar system

Importance of solar literacy as renewable energy adoption increases

Ryno Bosman 1 Dec 2023

Source: UNAids.

Kiara Health takes vital first step to making woman-controlled HIV prevention a reality

1 Dec 2023

Sprightly Seed and Bel Porto School bring food security to Cape Town with community market garden

Aa-isha Hassiem 3 days

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Have your say on substance use policy

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Source: Dischem.

Dis-Chem teams with Ezintsha to enhance access to HIV prevention

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Mandela Remembrance Walk & Run to mark 10 years since Madiba's passing this year

Mandela Remembrance Walk & Run to mark 10 years since Madiba's passing this year

Optimize Agency 3 days

Youth environmentalist attempts world record for beach clean-up

Youth environmentalist attempts world record for beach clean-up

OnPoint PR 6 Dec 2023

What Matters to South Africa

What Matters to South Africa

Human8 6 Dec 2023

Saiccor Mill dissolving pulp facility completes the Higg FSLM verification

Saiccor Mill dissolving pulp facility completes the Higg FSLM verification

Sappi 6 Dec 2023

EcoTraining sets the bar for wildlife conservation on World Wildlife Conservation Day

EcoTraining sets the bar for wildlife conservation on World Wildlife Conservation Day

Our Salad Mix 4 Dec 2023

Rocla supplies 2,866 sanitation units to eThekwini municipality

Rocla supplies 2,866 sanitation units to eThekwini municipality

Rocla 1 Dec 2023

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Solar PV panels atop the Shoprite Group Centurion distribution centre 2. Source: Supplied

Shoprite Group doubles renewable energy use, champions proactive climate action

1 Dec 2023