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Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms win Norwegian human rights award

About 200 activists marched to the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday to support Wild Coast communities opposing seismic surveys and oil exploration rights granted to Shell and Impact Africa. Photo: Ihsaan Haffejee

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How South African youth lead the green economy

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Mayor Morero outlines new strategies to combat Johannesburg’s water crisis

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Global Change Award 2026 calls for groundbreaking fashion innovation

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Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2025 opens nominations

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South Africa urged to strengthen climate plans as 2030 deadline looms

About 200 activists marched to the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday to support Wild Coast communities opposing seismic surveys and oil exploration rights granted to Shell and Impact Africa. Photo: Ihsaan Haffejee

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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

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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

10 Dec 2023

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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

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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

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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

Steve Kretzmann 7 Dec 2023

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#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

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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 7 Dec 2023

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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

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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

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What matters to South Africa

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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

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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

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#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

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

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

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#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

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Shoprite Group doubles renewable energy use, champions proactive climate action

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