Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology News South Africa

#AfricaMonth

Seeff explores the continent's real estate trends and growth opportunities Katja Hamilton
Chloé Bertrand is making a social impact with #AfricaJobsBoard Shan Radcliffe
Dumisani Moyo, marketing director at SAP, envisions innovation in Africa Karabo Ledwaba

Subscribe

Trending

2 days 7 days 30 days By Industry

Elections 2024

The Weekly Update EP:07 - KNOW WHO YOU ARE VOTING FOR AND WHAT THEY STAND FOR.

The Weekly Update EP:07 - KNOW WHO YOU ARE VOTING FOR AND WHAT THEY STAND FOR.

sona.co.za

Elections 2024 Guide

Advertise your job ad

UCT receives R400m donation to construct Nelson Mandela Memorial Centre

UCT receives R400m donation to construct Nelson Mandela Memorial Centre

Fortinet releases its 2023 Sustainability Report

Fortinet releases its 2023 Sustainability Report

17 May 2024

The age of generative AI increases energy and water usage with a negative effect on climate goals.

Microsoft's climate goals challenged by generative AI investment

By Lindsey Schutters 15 May 2024

Source: Supplied. Manqulo Nyakombi.

Stalled for years, Durban housing project faces further delays

Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik 5 Sep 2023

Source: Supplied.

Landmark housing project unveiled in Simondium

4 Sep 2023

Source: Supplied. Andrew Dickson is the engineering executive at CBI-electric: low voltage.

Boosting property value: The rise of smart technology in South African homes

Andrew Dickson 1 Sep 2023

Image source: Tanarat Kongchuenjit –

Inaugural Africa Impact Investment Award winners

31 Aug 2023

Hanover Park counts the cost of recent storm

29 Aug 2023

Source: City of Cape Town.

Temporary closure of Langa indoor sports centre

Katja Hamilton 28 Aug 2023

Construction industry needs to decarbonise. Source: C Dustin/Unsplash

Decarbonising construction sector is key to reaching climate targets

23 Aug 2023

Discovery Bank clients can now get 48 hour solar installations. Source: Los Meurtos Crew/Pexels

Get solar and back-up power in 48 hours with Discovery Bank

23 Aug 2023

Ford SA, Gift of the Givers upgrade school facilities in Komani

Ford SA, Gift of the Givers upgrade school facilities in Komani

18 Aug 2023

Image source: alphaspirit –

Climate-related risks and disclosures - draft guidance notes for banks, insurers published

Garyn Rapson, Kent Davis, Paula-Ann Novotny & Dalit Anstey 18 Aug 2023

Image source: Khaosai Wongnatthakan –

SAB, ESG Africa launch Beyond Awards for sustainability excellence

17 Aug 2023

Haval invests in AA Technical College to develop new energy skills

Haval invests in AA Technical College to develop new energy skills

15 Aug 2023

SU and Pham have retrofitted a taxi to become an EV. Source: Supplied

Stellenbosch University electric taxi project ramps up

15 Aug 2023

Image: GroundUp

Video: This school was made from eco-bricks

Adel Van Niekerk 14 Aug 2023

Chris Blair, CEO at 21st Century

How decentralised digital currencies can empower sustainable finance

Chris Blair 11 Aug 2023

Treasury launches Energy Bounce Back Loan Guarantee Scheme

Treasury launches Energy Bounce Back Loan Guarantee Scheme

11 Aug 2023

#PropertyRevamped: 5-star Shawu's Hills Wildlife Estate offers refuge from city life

#PropertyRevamped: 5-star Shawu's Hills Wildlife Estate offers refuge from city life

Sindy Peters 28 Jul 2023

Image source: David Waschbüsch from

The cost of ghost fishing: Can biodegradable gear make a difference?

24 Jul 2023

Bracken Nature Reserve Education Centre awarded 5-star Green Star rating

Bracken Nature Reserve Education Centre awarded 5-star Green Star rating

24 Jul 2023

Image source: Tanarat Kongchuenjit –

Dos and don'ts of ESG-linked executive rewards

20 Jul 2023

How grid-interactive buildings can become prosumers

How grid-interactive buildings can become prosumers

Thabang Byl 19 Jul 2023

#PropertyRevamped: Newinbosch creating a connected, inclusive community in Stellenbosch

#PropertyRevamped: Newinbosch creating a connected, inclusive community in Stellenbosch

Sindy Peters 18 Jul 2023

Image source: Chayanit Chankhong –

Africa: Transforming carbon markets as implementation of Paris Agreement commitments progress

Kieran Whyte and Clara Hans 12 Jul 2023

Image source: Tanarat Kongchuenjit –

The risks and opportunities of transitioning to a green economy

Jean-Paul Rudd 11 Jul 2023

#PropertyRevamped: The Fynbos, a landmark development for sustainable architecture in Africa

#PropertyRevamped: The Fynbos, a landmark development for sustainable architecture in Africa

Sindy Peters 11 Jul 2023

Nersa announces preferred bidders in REIPPPP Bid Window 6

Nersa announces preferred bidders in REIPPPP Bid Window 6

7 Jul 2023

, , via Wikimedia Commons

Several initiatives to address pollution of rivers

7 Jul 2023

Fishermen catching near windfarms. Source: Tran le Tuan/Pexels

The world needs hundreds of thousands more offshore wind turbines - where will they all go?

Hugo Putuhena, Fraser Sturt and Susan Gourvenec 7 Jul 2023

Wildtrust develops oil spill model for SA risk assessment

Wildtrust develops oil spill model for SA risk assessment

5 Jul 2023

Anglo American Foundation and Grindstone partnership launch. Source: Supplied

AAF and Grindstone partner to accelerate green economy, startups can apply now

29 Jun 2023

More news

Source: Supplied.

Landmark housing project unveiled in Simondium

4 Sep 2023

Source: Supplied. Andrew Dickson is the engineering executive at CBI-electric: low voltage.

Boosting property value: The rise of smart technology in South African homes

Andrew Dickson 1 Sep 2023

Image source: Tanarat Kongchuenjit –

Inaugural Africa Impact Investment Award winners

31 Aug 2023

Hanover Park counts the cost of recent storm

29 Aug 2023

Source: City of Cape Town.

Temporary closure of Langa indoor sports centre

Katja Hamilton 28 Aug 2023

Construction industry needs to decarbonise. Source: C Dustin/Unsplash

Decarbonising construction sector is key to reaching climate targets

23 Aug 2023

Discovery Bank clients can now get 48 hour solar installations. Source: Los Meurtos Crew/Pexels

Get solar and back-up power in 48 hours with Discovery Bank

23 Aug 2023

Ford SA, Gift of the Givers upgrade school facilities in Komani

Ford SA, Gift of the Givers upgrade school facilities in Komani

18 Aug 2023

Image source: alphaspirit –

Climate-related risks and disclosures - draft guidance notes for banks, insurers published

Garyn Rapson, Kent Davis, Paula-Ann Novotny & Dalit Anstey 18 Aug 2023

Image source: Khaosai Wongnatthakan –

SAB, ESG Africa launch Beyond Awards for sustainability excellence

17 Aug 2023

Haval invests in AA Technical College to develop new energy skills

Haval invests in AA Technical College to develop new energy skills

15 Aug 2023

SU and Pham have retrofitted a taxi to become an EV. Source: Supplied

Stellenbosch University electric taxi project ramps up

15 Aug 2023

Image: GroundUp

Video: This school was made from eco-bricks

Adel Van Niekerk 14 Aug 2023

Chris Blair, CEO at 21st Century

How decentralised digital currencies can empower sustainable finance

Chris Blair 11 Aug 2023

Treasury launches Energy Bounce Back Loan Guarantee Scheme

Treasury launches Energy Bounce Back Loan Guarantee Scheme

11 Aug 2023

#PropertyRevamped: 5-star Shawu's Hills Wildlife Estate offers refuge from city life

#PropertyRevamped: 5-star Shawu's Hills Wildlife Estate offers refuge from city life

Sindy Peters 28 Jul 2023

Image source: David Waschbüsch from

The cost of ghost fishing: Can biodegradable gear make a difference?

24 Jul 2023

Bracken Nature Reserve Education Centre awarded 5-star Green Star rating

Bracken Nature Reserve Education Centre awarded 5-star Green Star rating

24 Jul 2023

Image source: Tanarat Kongchuenjit –

Dos and don'ts of ESG-linked executive rewards

20 Jul 2023

How grid-interactive buildings can become prosumers

How grid-interactive buildings can become prosumers

Thabang Byl 19 Jul 2023

#PropertyRevamped: Newinbosch creating a connected, inclusive community in Stellenbosch

#PropertyRevamped: Newinbosch creating a connected, inclusive community in Stellenbosch

Sindy Peters 18 Jul 2023

Image source: Chayanit Chankhong –

Africa: Transforming carbon markets as implementation of Paris Agreement commitments progress

Kieran Whyte and Clara Hans 12 Jul 2023

Image source: Tanarat Kongchuenjit –

The risks and opportunities of transitioning to a green economy

Jean-Paul Rudd 11 Jul 2023

#PropertyRevamped: The Fynbos, a landmark development for sustainable architecture in Africa

#PropertyRevamped: The Fynbos, a landmark development for sustainable architecture in Africa

Sindy Peters 11 Jul 2023

Nersa announces preferred bidders in REIPPPP Bid Window 6

Nersa announces preferred bidders in REIPPPP Bid Window 6

7 Jul 2023

, , via Wikimedia Commons

Several initiatives to address pollution of rivers

7 Jul 2023

Fishermen catching near windfarms. Source: Tran le Tuan/Pexels

The world needs hundreds of thousands more offshore wind turbines - where will they all go?

Hugo Putuhena, Fraser Sturt and Susan Gourvenec 7 Jul 2023

Wildtrust develops oil spill model for SA risk assessment

Wildtrust develops oil spill model for SA risk assessment

5 Jul 2023

Anglo American Foundation and Grindstone partnership launch. Source: Supplied

AAF and Grindstone partner to accelerate green economy, startups can apply now

29 Jun 2023

Sun City installs R16m solar plant to reduce reliance on grid

Sun City installs R16m solar plant to reduce reliance on grid

29 Jun 2023

Image source: alleksana from

Circular economy gets Coca-Cola's backing

27 Jun 2023

Tenants' needs will inform how building owners and developers comply with SA's green building standards

Tenants' needs will inform how building owners and developers comply with SA's green building standards

Kagiso Mahlangu 23 Jun 2023

Senegal seals €2.5bn green energy deal with richer nations

Senegal seals €2.5bn green energy deal with richer nations

Elizabeth Pineau and John Irish 23 Jun 2023

Sasol, Topsoe plan sustainable aviation fuel venture

Sasol, Topsoe plan sustainable aviation fuel venture

Nelson Banya 22 Jun 2023

SA partners Dutch, Danish govts on green hydrogen fund

SA partners Dutch, Danish govts on green hydrogen fund

Promit Mukherjee and Carien du Plessis 21 Jun 2023

File photo: A vehicle carries untreated phosphate after being dropped off on a mountain at a phosphate mine at Boucraa factory of the National Moroccan phosphate company (OCP) situated in the southern provinces, 100km southwest of the town of Laayoune 18 February 2016. Reuters/Youssef Boudlal/File Photo

Morocco's OCP plans $7bn green ammonia plant to avert supply problems

20 Jun 2023

Riham ElGizy, CEO of Regional Voluntary Carbon Market Company (RVCMC), speaks during a Reuters interview ahead of the voluntary auction of carbon credits, with projects in Kenya, Rwanda, Egypt and South Africa, at the auction in Nairobi, Kenya, 14 June 2023. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya

Saudi companies buy 2.2 million tonnes of carbon credits in Kenya auction

Duncan Miriri 15 Jun 2023

Woodlands Dairy commissions additional biomass boiler to further reduce emissions

Woodlands Dairy commissions additional biomass boiler to further reduce emissions

15 Jun 2023

Source: Supplied. Discovery Bank chief executive officer, Hylton Kallner with Rubicon chief executive officer, Rick Basson.

Discovery Bank's innovative approach to alleviating load shedding woes

7 Jun 2023

2023 FNF GreenPitch Challenge sponsors support green innovation

2023 FNF GreenPitch Challenge sponsors support green innovation

GreenCape 30 May 2023

Let's do Biz