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Climate Change

South Africa’s new climate targets: balancing ambition with the realities of coal and climate finance

Roula Inglesi-Lotz and Jessika Bohlmann 27 Aug 2025

Source: Supplied. Tlhabeli Christopher (TC) Ralebitso, the all-new CEO: Africa at Zutari.

Construction & Engineering

Presenting Zutari's new seasoned executive set to spearhead African ventures

8 Jul 2025

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Energy

G20 countries could produce enough renewable energy for the whole world – what needs to happen

Sven Teske and Saori Miyake 30 Jun 2025

Photo by Önder Andinç on Unsplash

Energy

Why early fault, failure detection is critical for transformer maintenance

20 Jun 2025

Image: South African protest against coal - Kgara Kevin Rack

Environmental Law

South African court says no to new coal-fired power: What’s behind the ruling

Melanie Murcott 14 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied. Marle Hooman

Infrastructure & Utilities

From mining to metros: How ventilation technology is advancing South Africa's tunnels

Marle Hooman 8 Apr 2025

Source: © International Mining Murray Macnab, group executive technical director UMS says mining is here to stay and underground mining is the future. Picture: Shaft sinking

Mining

Underground mining the future

Murray Macnab 26 Mar 2025

South Africa’s world-class scientific research vessel, the SA Agulhas II, heads toward Cape Town after a stop over in East London following its annual relief and supply voyage to the SANAE IV Antarctic base. The back of Table Mountain, seen in the distance here, was a welcome sight for some researchers returning from a 12-month overwintering stay at SANAE IV, along with sobering news on the state of the southern oceans. Photos: Steve Kretzmann / GroundUp

Climate Change

Icebreaker returns from Antarctica with alarming news

Steve Kretzmann 21 Feb 2025

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Climate Change

Historic climate change advisory: What the case before the International Court of Justice might mean

Zunaida Moosa Wadiwala 27 Dec 2024

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Climate Change

Polluters must pay: How COP29 can make this a reality

Llewellyn Leonard 4 Nov 2024

Sasol Secunda CTL is a cornerstone of SA's energy transition. Source: Horst Vogel/Flickr

Coal, Oil & Gas

New report shows depth of Sasol Secunda distress

Lindsey Schutters 28 Oct 2024

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

Materials & Equipment

Cambridge researchers break new ground in green cement

Lindsey Schutters 24 May 2024

Climate-proofing workplaces: Prioritising safety and sustainability

Occupational Health & Safety

Climate-proofing workplaces: Prioritising safety and sustainability

Kate Collier 23 May 2024

Source: Supplied. Chief executive officer of Cipla, Paul Miller.

Healthcare

Breathing new life into recycled asthma inhalers

21 May 2024

Coal, Oil & Gas

Undeterred ExxonMobil pushes forward with Mozambique LNG project

Wendell Roelf and Manuel Mucari 3 May 2024

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

Construction & Engineering

Future building methods will use digital tools to lower CO2 emissions

Mark Freeman 30 Apr 2024

Rangelands provide a wealth of ecosystem services and support rural economies while harbouring native biodiversity. Courtesy Rauri Alcock

Environment & Natural Resources

Planting trees in grasslands won't save the planet – rather protect and restore forests

Susanne Vetter 22 Apr 2024

Report: Fortified whole grains combat climate change and hunger

Agriculture

Report: Fortified whole grains combat climate change and hunger

18 Apr 2024

The Carbon Majors list of the companies responsible for four fifths of the world’s CO2 emissions includes Sasol. Graphic: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Climate Change

Sasol makes the world CO2 emissions blacklist

Liezl Human 17 Apr 2024

How nature-based knowledge can restore local ecosystems and improve community well-being

Sustainable Farming

How nature-based knowledge can restore local ecosystems and improve community well-being

Saeed Rahman and Natalie Slawinski 11 Mar 2024

Gwede Mantashe is a strong advocate for developing the SA gas economy.

Coal, Oil & Gas

DMRE's Gas Act amendment points to major industry overhaul

Lindsey Schutters 23 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

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Tax Law

Electric Vehicles White Paper: Tax incentives, climate goals to drive EV industry

Virusha Subban and Gabriel Rybko 13 Dec 2023

From crisis to opportunity: Using climate change to ramp up investment in Africa's water sector

Food, Water & Energy Security

From crisis to opportunity: Using climate change to ramp up investment in Africa's water sector

Mtchera Chirwa 25 Oct 2023

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Climate Change

Kusile pollution exemption necessary as temporary measure

13 Oct 2023

Samsung Everyday Sustainability: Infinity Loop

ESG

Samsung Everyday Sustainability: Infinity Loop

Issued by Samsung South Africa 18 Sep 2023

Sustainable Farming

Farmers go green: How renewable energy is changing the agriculture industry

13 Sep 2023

Source: Twitter/@hallaboutafrica

Property

Cape Town hotel shatters records as world's tallest hemp building

Katja Hamilton 17 Aug 2023

Load shedding hampering efficiency, effectiveness of waste management sector

Infrastructure & Utilities

Load shedding hampering efficiency, effectiveness of waste management sector

21 Jul 2023

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Circular Economy & Waste Management

Plastic Free July: Don't underestimate the importance of recycling

Xolile White 10 Jul 2023

Wildtrust develops oil spill model for SA risk assessment

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

Wildtrust develops oil spill model for SA risk assessment

5 Jul 2023

Source: Reuters.

Banking

Investec to fund coal until 2030

Promit Mukherjee 30 Jun 2023

Venture Capital

What is net zero and why does it matter?

Philip Robotham 7 Jul 2023

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

Sustainable Development

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

Kagiso Mahlangu 23 Jun 2023

Large-scale solar installation keeps Bella Frutta going

Energy

Large-scale solar installation keeps Bella Frutta going

Issued by In House Agency Services 22 Jun 2023

Surgical Procedures

Surgeons must tackle three global health challenges to save lives

Tony Moran 6 Jun 2023

Climate change: What risk does it pose to SA small businesses?

SMEs

Climate change: What risk does it pose to SA small businesses?

Issued by Business Partners Limited 31 May 2023

Dangote launches Africa's biggest oil refinery - 4 ways it will affect Nigeria

Coal, Oil & Gas

Dangote launches Africa's biggest oil refinery - 4 ways it will affect Nigeria

Nnaemeka Vincent Emodi 23 May 2023

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ESG & Sustainability

How focus on ESG is helping emerging market companies grow

17 May 2023

Source: Access to Medicine Foundation.

Healthcare

Gas companies called to scale up access to medical oxygen

5 May 2023

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Climate Change

Report on national greenhouse gas published

28 Apr 2023

Why traceability is key to a sustainable future in South African agriculture

Agribusiness

Why traceability is key to a sustainable future in South African agriculture

Justin Platt 24 Apr 2023

Image source: Getty Images

ESG & Sustainability

How working from home can increase sustainability

Natalie Scott and Janice Geel 20 Mar 2023

How cars 'waste' two thirds of their fuel

Fuel & Energy

How cars 'waste' two thirds of their fuel

Noël Brunetière 16 Mar 2023

How cultivated meat technology will affect farmers, veterinary professionals

Agro-processing

How cultivated meat technology will affect farmers, veterinary professionals

20 Mar 2023

Why international organisations hold the key to an accelerated just energy transition

Energy

Why international organisations hold the key to an accelerated just energy transition

Alana Kruger 19 Jan 2023