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Finance

SA gains access to $1bn green industry fund to accelerate industrial decarbonisation

17 Jun 2025

Source: © 123rf Maphefo Mphaho, VML strategist says as we celebrate Africa Day, it’s time to start looking at how we reshape the global narrative around our continent – and there’s plenty to work with

Africa Month

#AfricaMonth: Reshaping the global narrative around our continent

Maphefo Mphaho 26 May 2025

Dan Marokane, group chief executive, Eskom and Ben Magara, CEO of Exxaro Resources. the two organisations have signed a MoU to reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality and ensure a just transition to a low-carbon economy

Sustainability

Exxaro, Eskom MoU to reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality and ensure a just energy transition

15 Apr 2025

Source: © Genesis Water Tech The Clean Technology Fund, has recently launched and secured an initial commitment of R2,4 Billion ($120 million) under Airnergize Capital Fund I, which aims to drive and advance sustainable clean technology investments across Southern and broader Africa

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

First close of Airnergize Capital at R2.4bn in support of sustainable infrastructure for Africa

14 Apr 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

EU pledges 4.7bn euros to South Africa

14 Mar 2025

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Climate Change

South African philanthropists unite for climate action with new pledge

Shan Radcliffe 28 Feb 2025

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Climate Change

A hot and troubled world of work: How South Africa’s bold new climate act and labour law can align to drive a just transition

Debbie Collier 29 Jan 2025

Dr Manessah Alagbaoso, the Head: Business Ecosystems and Sustainability for the Standard Bank Group Business and Commercial Banking Unit

Trends

#BizTrends2025: Mainstreaming sustainability

Dr Manessah Alagbaoso 21 Jan 2025

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Construction & Engineering

Infrastructure takes centre stage in SA’s 2025 infrastructure priorities

Lindsey Schutters 6 Jan 2025

South Africa’s energy sector at a turning point: Leveraging intelligent technology

Hardware

South Africa’s energy sector at a turning point: Leveraging intelligent technology

Issued by ASUS 14 Nov 2024

Source: Photohost agency brics-russia2024.ru.

Economy

#BRICS2024: Ramaphosa pushes for fair growth in the Global South

Katja Hamilton 23 Oct 2024

Minister Ramokgopa provided another updated on the energy action plan.

Energy

Ramokgopa calls for increased vigilance and affordability programmes

Lindsey Schutters 12 Aug 2024

How to enhance your store’s sustainability credentials

ESG

How to enhance your store’s sustainability credentials

Sarwar Khan 29 Jul 2024

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Climate Change

SA’s response to climate change outlined in new law

24 Jul 2024

Climate Change

South Africa aims for net zero emissions by 2050

15 Jul 2024

Source: Investopedia.

Financial Services

BlackRock: 5 global megatrends shaping European investor interest

27 Mar 2024

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

Trends

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

Rui Lopes and Michael Jenkins 16 Jan 2024

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

Trends

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

Gisela Kruger 15 Jan 2024

Dr Andrew Dickson, an engineering executive at CBI-electric: low voltage. Source: Supplied

Nuclear Power

A balanced energy mix will fix crisis, not just renewables

18 Dec 2023

SAICA hosts inaugural Climate Change Conference

Accounting & Auditing

SAICA hosts inaugural Climate Change Conference

Issued by SAICA 5 Dec 2023

Government to support energy transition in automotive sector

Fuel & Energy

Government to support energy transition in automotive sector

1 Nov 2023

World Bank approves $1bn loan to help SA tackle power crisis

Energy

World Bank approves $1bn loan to help SA tackle power crisis

Anait Miridzhanian 25 Oct 2023

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Climate Change

Kusile pollution exemption necessary as temporary measure

13 Oct 2023

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ESG & Sustainability

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

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

Source: Reuters. A man checks his mobile phone as he waits while recharging his Ola electric scooter at an electric vehicle charging station in New Delhi, India, 12 February, 2022.

Finance

LeapFrog plans $500m investment in Asian, African climate transition firms

11 Jul 2023

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Higher Education

#FOE2023: Curriculum is standing in the way of progress

Lindsey Schutters 6 Jul 2023

Propelair & Earth Capital's commitment to a common cause

ESG & Sustainability

Propelair & Earth Capital's commitment to a common cause

Issued by Propelair SA 5 Jul 2023

Senegal seals €2.5bn green energy deal with richer nations

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Senegal seals €2.5bn green energy deal with richer nations

Elizabeth Pineau and John Irish 23 Jun 2023

Mining companies can find opportunity in changing ESG trends

Sustainability

Mining companies can find opportunity in changing ESG trends

Garyn Rapson, Nomsa Mbere, Jaqui Pinto, Paula-Ann Novotny, Dalit Anstey 13 Feb 2023

#BizTrends2023: The road to ESG - how SA can use 'social impact' to make environmental progress

Trends

#BizTrends2023: The road to ESG - how SA can use 'social impact' to make environmental progress

Ravi Naidoo 9 Jan 2023

How the insurance industry can mitigate SA's climate-related losses and boost economic resilience

Climate Change

How the insurance industry can mitigate SA's climate-related losses and boost economic resilience

Thabiso Rulashe 23 Nov 2022

COP27: Making the 'Just Transition' a reality

ESG & Sustainability

COP27: Making the 'Just Transition' a reality

Issued by Gordon Institute of Business Science 22 Nov 2022

France, Germany grant SA €600m JET concessional financing

Sustainability

France, Germany grant SA €600m JET concessional financing

10 Nov 2022

Climate change: What a just transition means for Africa

Markets & Investment

Climate change: What a just transition means for Africa

Garth Napier 4 Nov 2022

Banking

Standard Bank commits R300bn to sustainability target

Katja Hamilton 21 Oct 2022

SBTi approves Balwin Properties' emissions reduction targets

Residential Property

SBTi approves Balwin Properties' emissions reduction targets

15 Sep 2022

Study shows SA is well placed to lead the production of zero carbon shipping fuels

Shipping

Study shows SA is well placed to lead the production of zero carbon shipping fuels

29 Jun 2022

Russia-Ukraine war and its impact on Africa's infrastructure and built environment industry

Construction & Engineering

Russia-Ukraine war and its impact on Africa's infrastructure and built environment industry

Dr Muhammad Gambo 18 May 2022

Introducing a pragmatic guide to climate risk for business leaders

Climate Change

Introducing a pragmatic guide to climate risk for business leaders

Issued by Trialogue 8 Mar 2022

SA welcomes latest IPCC assessment on climate change

Climate Change

SA welcomes latest IPCC assessment on climate change

2 Mar 2022

Former Absa chief executive to head Presidential Climate Finance Task Team

Climate Change

Former Absa chief executive to head Presidential Climate Finance Task Team

9 Feb 2022

NFTs and Web 3.0 to shape Africa's future in 2022

Internet

NFTs and Web 3.0 to shape Africa's future in 2022

Lee Naik 21 Jan 2022

Source: ©Kabanga Nickel Kabanga Nickel framework signing ceremony, Bukoba, Tanzania. Chris Showalter (CEO) and Chris von Christierson (vice-chairman),19 January 2021

Markets & Investment

BHP invests $40m into Kabanga Nickel in Tanzania

10 Jan 2022

Fetola launches sustainable business accelerator

Community

Fetola launches sustainable business accelerator

26 Nov 2021

Climate finance for a transition away from coal: a chance to change history in South Africa

Energy

Climate finance for a transition away from coal: a chance to change history in South Africa

Emily Tyler 16 Nov 2021

The youth are leading a climate change revolution

Climate Change

The youth are leading a climate change revolution

Ayakha Melithafa, Issued by Trialogue 12 Nov 2021

Call for developed nations to fund climate change efforts

Climate Change

Call for developed nations to fund climate change efforts

9 Nov 2021

South African company directors lag on climate awareness

Climate Change

South African company directors lag on climate awareness

Issued by Trialogue 4 Nov 2021