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How Europe’s new carbon tax on imported goods will change global trade – and our shopping habits

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Beyond 16 Days campaign targets failures in GBV response

Beyond 16 Days campaign targets failures in GBV response

African ministers urged to meet 2030 water, sanitation and climate goals

African ministers urged to meet 2030 water, sanitation and climate goals

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Beyond 16 Days campaign targets failures in GBV response

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Source: Reuters.

HIV vaccine trial in Africa halted after disappointing data

8 Dec 2023

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

Nyasha Chingono 8 Dec 2023

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

Aa-isha Hassiem 8 Dec 2023

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Have your say on substance use policy

8 Dec 2023

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BUSA and B4SA challenge "unconstitutional" NHI Bill

7 Dec 2023

Deputy minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Bernice Swarts.

DPWI calls on industry to empower individuals with disabilities

7 Dec 2023

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

Steve Kretzmann 7 Dec 2023

Source: Reuters.

#COP28: Development bank head urges African exemption from EU carbon tax

Simon Jessop 7 Dec 2023

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

Source: Dischem.

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

7 Dec 2023

Nedbank launches new R10m fund to assist 100 startups

Nedbank launches new R10m fund to assist 100 startups

6 Dec 2023

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Requirements for environmental authorisation for renewable energy facility published

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

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

Igus harnesses circular economy for new plain bearing

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

Youth environmentalist attempts world record for beach clean-up

Youth environmentalist attempts world record for beach clean-up

OnPoint PR 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

What matters to South Africa

What matters to South Africa

Human8 6 Dec 2023

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

5 Dec 2023

SAICA hosts inaugural Climate Change Conference

SAICA hosts inaugural Climate Change Conference

SAICA 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

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Absa helps real estate sector lead SA towards a sustainable future

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: 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

Source: Supplied.

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

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

2023 Kudu Awards winners revealed

2023 Kudu Awards winners revealed

4 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

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Source: Reuters.

#COP28: Development bank head urges African exemption from EU carbon tax

Simon Jessop 7 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

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

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