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Farming with a mixture of crops, animals and trees is better for the environment and for people – evidence from Ghana and MalawiLaura Vang Rasmussen, Hanson Nyantakyi-Frimpong, Ingo Grass, Marney Isaac and Rachel Bezner Kerr

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ZEP holders rights upheld by ConCourt, Motsoaledi's appeal dismissed

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The Waterfront will draw its power from Etana's wind farms.

V&A Waterfront adds new wind power deal to sustainability mix

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Kumba boost water security in Sishen community

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Coca-Cola tests label-less Sprite bottles in the UK for enhanced recycling

Karabo Ledwaba 30 Jan 2024

Toys R Us, Babies R Us festive campaign raises funds for Reach For A Dream Foundation

Toys R Us, Babies R Us festive campaign raises funds for Reach For A Dream Foundation

30 Jan 2024

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Eastern and Western Cape to gain 3,470MW grid capacity for wind power

Lindsey Schutters 29 Jan 2024

SAHRC Commissioner Philile Ntuli

SAHRC releases July 2021 unrest report

29 Jan 2024

Back-to-school excitement at Adopt-a-School Foundation

Back-to-school excitement at Adopt-a-School Foundation

Adopt-a-School 29 Jan 2024

SAB and Moletele Community bears fruit in lime farming partnership

SAB and Moletele Community bears fruit in lime farming partnership

29 Jan 2024

Judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) rule on emergency measures against Israel following accusations by South Africa that the Israeli military operation in Gaza is a state-led genocide, in The Hague, Netherlands, 26 January 2024. Reuters/Piroschka van de Wouw

World Court says Israel must take steps to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza

Stephanie van den Berg and Anthony Deutsch 26 Jan 2024

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Call for comments on Water Acts amendments

26 Jan 2024

Vikash Rampathi, segment marketing lead at Schneider Electric

3 steps SA must take to secure green hydrogen future

Vikash Rampathi 25 Jan 2024

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Take part in the Green Tourism Incentive Programme

24 Jan 2024

Ricci Hackner, Knowledge and Learning Lawyer: Corporate, Bowmans

#BizTrends2024: Trends shaping the corporate governance landscape

Ricci Hackner 23 Jan 2024

Sustainability thrives: Steyn City's new alliance

23 Jan 2024

Andrew van Zyl, Managing Director, SRK Consulting

#BizTrends2024: The evolution and resilience of the mining industry

Andrew van Zyl 22 Jan 2024

Source: Twitter/@Isaac_Herzog. Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed The World Economic Forum's 54th Annual Meeting in Davos last week, calling on world leaders to not forget the hostages taken captive by Hamas gunmen on 7 October 2023. The hostages include both Israelis and Muslims, among them Kfir Bibas who turned one last week. President Herzog is seen here seated at #WEF2024 next to a photo of Kfir Bibas, taken shortly before Bibas was abducted.

#WEF24: Israeli president addresses dire health of Hamas-held hostages

Katja Hamilton 22 Jan 2024

Feryal Domingo, Acting Executive Director, Inyathelo

#BizTrends2024: NPOs face increasing regulatory pressure

Feryal Domingo and Soraya Joonas 22 Jan 2024

Kylie Slambert, Associate, Dispute Resolution Practice, Baker McKenzie Johannesburg

#BizTrends2024: Dispute resolution trends - rising demand for legal compliance and due diligence

Kylie Slambert 22 Jan 2024

Water sector urged to prioritise professionalism over ego

Water sector urged to prioritise professionalism over ego

22 Jan 2024

Aerial view of the Coral Beach estate.

Impower brings BESS solution to Eastern Cape community

22 Jan 2024

Tiger Brands Foundation launched Back to School campaign for 2024

Tiger Brands Foundation launched Back to School campaign for 2024

Ambani Reputation Management 22 Jan 2024

#WEF24: Global leaders unite to drive initiatives for climate action and clean energy

Katja Hamilton 19 Jan 2024

Dorcas Nhlapo, Senior Audit Manager, BDO South Africa

Copper is the unsung hero of the energy transition

Dorcas Nhlapo 19 Jan 2024

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Deadline for comments on review of Coastal Waters Discharge Permit extended

19 Jan 2024

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4,000 families to receive houses in the Northern Cape

19 Jan 2024

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Greenwashing: How to unmask it and protect SA's environment

Rui Lopes and Jaimin Patel 18 Jan 2024

Tumelo Ramalebana (Puma Energy SA General Manager), Fadi Mitri (Puma Energy Head of Africa),Werner Van Wyk (MBHE Financial Director) and Ben Ouattara (Puma Energy Chief Operations Officer Africa) at the contract signing.

Puma Energy acquires 49% stake in MBHE Group

18 Jan 2024

Energy resilience workshops for agricultural producers in the Western Cape

Energy resilience workshops for agricultural producers in the Western Cape

GreenCape 18 Jan 2024

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#WEF24: Burden of disease is escalating in Gaza

Katja Hamilton 17 Jan 2024

About 700,000 IDs have been blocked by the Department of Home Affairs without due process. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Home Affairs may no longer block your ID on a whim, court rules

Tania Broughton 17 Jan 2024

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Mchunu to lead Water Services Authority Summit

17 Jan 2024

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Africa: Drivers of venture capital growth in Q3 2023

Ashlin Perumall, Janine Howard and Tanya Seitz 17 Jan 2024

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Shell joins international sell-off of Nigeria onshore oil and gas holdings

Ron Bousso 17 Jan 2024

Climate change is affecting mining in Africa. Source: Vlad Chetan/Pexels

22 illegal miners dead in Tanzania's unseasonal rains

Lindsey Schutters 16 Jan 2024

Delegates attend the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, 11 September 2023. Reuters/Denis Balibouse/ File Photo

Morocco wins vote to lead UN human rights body after showdown with SA

Reuters 10 Jan 2024

WFP plans food relief for 270,000 Zimbabweans, poor harvest expected

Nyasha Chingono 5 Jan 2024

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Judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) rule on emergency measures against Israel following accusations by South Africa that the Israeli military operation in Gaza is a state-led genocide, in The Hague, Netherlands, 26 January 2024. Reuters/Piroschka van de Wouw

World Court says Israel must take steps to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza

Stephanie van den Berg and Anthony Deutsch 26 Jan 2024

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Call for comments on Water Acts amendments

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Vikash Rampathi, segment marketing lead at Schneider Electric

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Ricci Hackner, Knowledge and Learning Lawyer: Corporate, Bowmans

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Ricci Hackner 23 Jan 2024

Sustainability thrives: Steyn City's new alliance

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Andrew van Zyl, Managing Director, SRK Consulting

#BizTrends2024: The evolution and resilience of the mining industry

Andrew van Zyl 22 Jan 2024

Source: Twitter/@Isaac_Herzog. Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed The World Economic Forum's 54th Annual Meeting in Davos last week, calling on world leaders to not forget the hostages taken captive by Hamas gunmen on 7 October 2023. The hostages include both Israelis and Muslims, among them Kfir Bibas who turned one last week. President Herzog is seen here seated at #WEF2024 next to a photo of Kfir Bibas, taken shortly before Bibas was abducted.

#WEF24: Israeli president addresses dire health of Hamas-held hostages

Katja Hamilton 22 Jan 2024

Feryal Domingo, Acting Executive Director, Inyathelo

#BizTrends2024: NPOs face increasing regulatory pressure

Feryal Domingo and Soraya Joonas 22 Jan 2024

Kylie Slambert, Associate, Dispute Resolution Practice, Baker McKenzie Johannesburg

#BizTrends2024: Dispute resolution trends - rising demand for legal compliance and due diligence

Kylie Slambert 22 Jan 2024

Water sector urged to prioritise professionalism over ego

Water sector urged to prioritise professionalism over ego

22 Jan 2024

Aerial view of the Coral Beach estate.

Impower brings BESS solution to Eastern Cape community

22 Jan 2024

Tiger Brands Foundation launched Back to School campaign for 2024

Tiger Brands Foundation launched Back to School campaign for 2024

Ambani Reputation Management 22 Jan 2024

#WEF24: Global leaders unite to drive initiatives for climate action and clean energy

Katja Hamilton 19 Jan 2024

Dorcas Nhlapo, Senior Audit Manager, BDO South Africa

Copper is the unsung hero of the energy transition

Dorcas Nhlapo 19 Jan 2024

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Deadline for comments on review of Coastal Waters Discharge Permit extended

19 Jan 2024

Image source: Leon Swart –

4,000 families to receive houses in the Northern Cape

19 Jan 2024

Image source: faithie –

Greenwashing: How to unmask it and protect SA's environment

Rui Lopes and Jaimin Patel 18 Jan 2024

Tumelo Ramalebana (Puma Energy SA General Manager), Fadi Mitri (Puma Energy Head of Africa),Werner Van Wyk (MBHE Financial Director) and Ben Ouattara (Puma Energy Chief Operations Officer Africa) at the contract signing.

Puma Energy acquires 49% stake in MBHE Group

18 Jan 2024

Energy resilience workshops for agricultural producers in the Western Cape

Energy resilience workshops for agricultural producers in the Western Cape

GreenCape 18 Jan 2024

Source: Unicef.

#WEF24: Burden of disease is escalating in Gaza

Katja Hamilton 17 Jan 2024

About 700,000 IDs have been blocked by the Department of Home Affairs without due process. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Home Affairs may no longer block your ID on a whim, court rules

Tania Broughton 17 Jan 2024

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Mchunu to lead Water Services Authority Summit

17 Jan 2024

Image source: Denis Ismagilov –

Africa: Drivers of venture capital growth in Q3 2023

Ashlin Perumall, Janine Howard and Tanya Seitz 17 Jan 2024

Rui Lopes, animal welfare specialist and Equity Principal & Head of Africa Relations at Lopes Attorneys

#BizTrends2024: Animal welfare laws and regulation - what we can expect in 2024

Rui Lopes and Michael Jenkins 16 Jan 2024

JDA breaks ground on Klipfontein Wellness Centre to transform substance abuse treatment

JDA breaks ground on Klipfontein Wellness Centre to transform substance abuse treatment

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KFC's Add Hope festive campaign raises over R19m for Gift of the Givers

KFC's Add Hope festive campaign raises over R19m for Gift of the Givers

16 Jan 2024

Emira plants for the years ahead

Emira plants for the years ahead

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"The NHI Bill is going to be introduced and signed into law whether they like it or not" - Ramaphosa

Katja Hamilton 15 Jan 2024

#BizTrends2024: FMCGs to prioritise packaging in 2024 or run the risk of losing customers

#BizTrends2024: FMCGs to prioritise packaging in 2024 or run the risk of losing customers

Gisela Kruger 15 Jan 2024

#BizTrends2024: Beyond the plate - the next wave of culinary evolution

#BizTrends2024: Beyond the plate - the next wave of culinary evolution

Renate Singh 15 Jan 2024

Thabang Byl, Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric

Hospitality industry in quest for reliable energy amidst green transition

15 Jan 2024

Mamelodi community embraces gardening with tree donation from Shoprite

Mamelodi community embraces gardening with tree donation from Shoprite

15 Jan 2024

A view of a live broadcast displayed on a street as pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest near the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the day judges hear a request for emergency measures to order Israel to stop its military actions in Gaza, in The Hague, Netherlands, 11 January 2024. Reuters/Thilo Schmuelgen

Israel rejects genocide charges, tells World Court it must defend itself

Anthony Deutsch, Toby Sterling and Stephanie van den Berg 12 Jan 2024

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Sassa clarifies report on 74,000 deceased ghost accounts

12 Jan 2024

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SA can meet ESG demands, but how?

12 Jan 2024

Central banks should be fighting the climate crisis – here’s why

Martin Sokol and Jennie C. Stephens 12 Jan 2024

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2,000 new waste management job opportunities in Mbombela

12 Jan 2024