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G20 countries could produce enough renewable energy for the whole world – what needs to happenSven Teske and Saori Miyake

Source: Growthpoint Properties. Longkloof Studios is a green-certified commercial office space in Cape Town, having achieved a 4-Star Green Star Existing Building Performance rating.

How green building certification boosts real estate profits

Source: Growthpoint Properties. Longkloof Studios is a green-certified commercial office space in Cape Town, having achieved a 4-Star Green Star Existing Building Performance rating.

How green building certification boosts real estate profits

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Has the Steel and Metal Fabrication Master Plan delivered or collapsed?

Has the Steel and Metal Fabrication Master Plan delivered or collapsed?

By Elias Monage 6 Jun 2025

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Green cement would be a climate win for the globe. Source: Engin Akyurt/Pexels

Cambridge researchers break new ground in green cement

Lindsey Schutters 24 May 2024

Professor Sampson Mamphweli was made Head of the Energy Secretariat in the office of the Chief Executive Officer at the South African National Energy Development Institute in January 2023

Q&A: An inside look into Sanedi’s hydrogen progress

Lindsey Schutters 23 May 2024

South Africa is committing major resources to establish the hydrogen economy.

The hydrogen economy is alive and well in SA

Lindsey Schutters 21 May 2024

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Renowned architect creates luxury development on South Coast and calls it home

15 May 2024

Giulio Airaga is MD of Desco Electronic Recyclers

Navigating evolving e-waste landscape with EPR compliance

Giulio Airaga 13 May 2024

UCT academics collaborate with global leaders to decarbonise concrete

UCT academics collaborate with global leaders to decarbonise concrete

6 May 2024

Mark Freeman is offer manager digital buildings for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric

Future building methods will use digital tools to lower CO2 emissions

Mark Freeman 30 Apr 2024

South Africa's energy and construction industry under heavy scrutiny in Draft Sectoral Emissions Target Report. Source: Meta AI

Draft report shows emissions dip, but energy and construction pivotal to deeper cuts

Lindsey Schutters 29 Apr 2024

The Western Cape High Court has dismissed an attempt by Noordhoek environmentalists to set aside approval for a road link in an area where the endangered Western Leopard Toad breeds. Archive photo: John Yeld / GroundUp

Judge rules for 'road' in legal clash with 'toads'

John Yeld 24 Apr 2024

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Lesotho to unveil Africa’s first sustainable timber stadium

2 Apr 2024

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Critical role of glass recycling in sustainable demolition practices

28 Mar 2024

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South Africa and Zimbabwe enter landmark water sharing deal

18 Mar 2024

Rubber bitumen being applied for a spray seal application

Recycled rubber paves the way for sustainable roads in South Africa

7 Mar 2024

Home solar installations are on the rise, but many owners don't know that the panels are underperforming. Source: Vinvint Solar/Unsplash

Your solar panels could be performing better

Mark Williams-Wynn 19 Feb 2024

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MTN makes big gains in solar renewable energy project

15 Feb 2024

Thabang Byl, Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric

Hospitality industry in quest for reliable energy amidst green transition

15 Jan 2024

BME's global footprint expands with a focus on diverse markets, strategic partnerships, and cutting-edge technology. Source: Supplied

BME targets high-potential markets for global expansion and ESG focus

11 Jan 2024

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Absa helps real estate sector lead SA towards a sustainable future

4 Dec 2023

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ISA awarded Net Zero Carbon Level 1 certificate

22 Nov 2023

Mercedes-Benz SA plant receives renewable energy boost with R100m investment

Mercedes-Benz SA plant receives renewable energy boost with R100m investment

22 Nov 2023

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#GBCSA2023: Driving residential green certification in 2024

Katja Hamilton 21 Nov 2023

See us at the 2023 Green Building Convention

See us at the 2023 Green Building Convention

Propelair SA 13 Nov 2023

Source: Supplied. Lisa Reynolds, chief executive officer of GBCSA.

GBCSA's 16th Convention: Driving sustainability in built environment

10 Nov 2023

The Eco Green Wall is an example of a sustainable living wall system. Karen Botes

Growing African vegetables on buildings can save space and feed cities - new study

Karen Botes 8 Nov 2023

Namibia breaks ground on continent's first green iron facility

Namibia breaks ground on continent's first green iron facility

Nyasha Nyaungwa 7 Nov 2023

The concrete mixes piloted in Quincy include one with biogenic limestone, one with fly ash and slag that are activated with alkaline soda ash, and a third with both the alkali activated cement and biogenic limestone. Source: Dan DeLong/Microsoft.

Carbon negative home is proof of concept for green concrete

Lindsey Schutters 19 Oct 2023

Seaton Estate gatehouse blends architecture and nature

Seaton Estate gatehouse blends architecture and nature

17 Oct 2023

#CybersecurityMonth: SA enterprises can benefit from AI cyber protection

#CybersecurityMonth: SA enterprises can benefit from AI cyber protection

Steven Kenny 17 Oct 2023

Source: Supplied. A Redefine net-zero building in Sandton.

Redefine Properties doubles down on ESG initiatives to foster business resilience

11 Oct 2023

Source: Supplied. Carel Kleynhans, chief executive officer of Divercity; Kushinga Kambarami, green building consultant, IFC; Lenore Cairncross, green building lead for Africa, IFC; Diep Nguyen-van Houtte, senior manager for climate business at IFC; and Richard Dube, investment associate, Divercity.

IFC and SA developers explore Edge-certified green housing projects in Joburg

4 Oct 2023

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