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3 innovations set to transform South Africa’s food system by 2040

Agriculture

3 innovations set to transform South Africa’s food system by 2040

11 Jun 2025

The new campaign comes in three parts: Land, Water and Air. Source: BBC.

Marketing

Kenya calls thrill-seekers with new tourism adventure campaign

22 May 2025

Wetility and MultiChoice Innovation Fund light the way for solar business growth

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Wetility and MultiChoice Innovation Fund light the way for solar business growth

Issued by MultiChoice 13 May 2025

Julien Karambua, Country Manager at Workforce Staffing Namibia says green hydrogen could power Africa's path to energy independence (Image supplied)

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Powering Africa's energy path with green hydrogen innovation

Julien Karambua 3 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied. Artist's rendition. Riverstone Mall, Meyerton.

Property

Riverstone Mall completed: A new shopping hub with Checkers Fresh-X, Woolworths, and more in Meyerton

5 Mar 2025

Matthews Bantsijang is a Senior Manager in the Electricity division of the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

New standards pave way for renewable energy breakthrough

Lindsey Schutters 5 Mar 2025

2025 Budget Speech: Financial incentives key to accelerating EV transition

Fuel & Energy

2025 Budget Speech: Financial incentives key to accelerating EV transition

18 Feb 2025

Lovemore Kamuzangaza, country managing partner, Forvis Mazars in Zimbabwe

Mining

Technology paves the way for sustainable mining in Africa

Lovemore Kamuzangaza 11 Feb 2025

High voltage battery energy storage systems will become a regular feature in property development. Source: Revov

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Microgrids dominate battery trends in 2025

7 Jan 2025

Can SA speed up its EV transition to combat record-high emissions?

Fuel & Energy

Can SA speed up its EV transition to combat record-high emissions?

Joubert Roux 10 Dec 2024

South Africa switches on its first solar EV charging station

Fuel & Energy

South Africa switches on its first solar EV charging station

28 Nov 2024

Source: Pexels.

Property

3 reasons why buying vacant land in an estate is a good investment

20 Nov 2024

Africa Tech Festival 2024 saw some pushback against the traditional beliefs around affordable connectivity.

Hardware

How our leaders are solving Africa's smartphone struggle #AfricaTechFestival

Lindsey Schutters 14 Nov 2024

Powering Africa’s future with affordable and reliable solar energy

CSI & Philanthropy

Powering Africa’s future with affordable and reliable solar energy

Issued by MultiChoice 29 Oct 2024

MTBPS: Godongwana urged to back EV shift with renewable-powered charging infrastructure

Fuel & Energy

MTBPS: Godongwana urged to back EV shift with renewable-powered charging infrastructure

29 Oct 2024

Unlocking the blueprint for South Africa's infrastructure development

Technology

Unlocking the blueprint for South Africa's infrastructure development

Sabine Dall'Omo 30 Sep 2024

Aqunion CEO Rowan Yearsley would like to expand the solar project, but is mindful of the overinvestment risks.

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

How Aqunion abalone farm threads the cost-effective solar needle

Lindsey Schutters 27 Aug 2024

Q&A with Neosun Energy’s founder and CEO Ilya Likhov

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Q&A with Neosun Energy’s founder and CEO Ilya Likhov

Issued by Neosun Energy 13 Aug 2024

Minister Ramokgopa is transitioning to phase two of South Africa's electricity crisis.

Energy

With load shedding under control, Ramokgopa tackles affordability

Lindsey Schutters 30 Jul 2024

Source: Reuters.

Property

S.African homeowners' appetite for alternative power solutions declining, Absa says

Nqobile Dludla 19 Jul 2024

Source: Supplied. Echo VanderWal, founder of The Luke Commission, a non-profit organisation focused on delivering healthcare and compassionate aid to rural and underserved communities, primarily in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland).

Healthcare

#SAPICS2024: Transforming healthcare in Eswatini

16 Jul 2024

Desco is a featured Ferro Energia customer for its flagship installations.

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Desco is adding renewables to power e-waste recycling

8 Jul 2024

4 key factors driving recovery in SA's office market

Office Property

4 key factors driving recovery in SA's office market

8 May 2024

Source: Supplied.

Residential Property

Johannesburg precinct establishes sustainability benchmarks

23 Apr 2024

2024 WTMA Responsible Tourism Awards recognise and honour sustainability leaders

Tourism

2024 WTMA Responsible Tourism Awards recognise and honour sustainability leaders

18 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied

Transport

Zero Carbon Charge to establish off-grid electric truck charging network in SA

10 Apr 2024

Huawei underlines the importance of Solar Smart PV energy storage and safety at Residential Luna 2.0 launch

Energy

Huawei underlines the importance of Solar Smart PV energy storage and safety at Residential Luna 2.0 launch

Issued by Irvine Partners 21 Feb 2024

#BudgetSpeech2024: Minister Godongwana must announce financial incentives for EVs, says Zero Carbon Charge

Fuel & Energy

#BudgetSpeech2024: Minister Godongwana must announce financial incentives for EVs, says Zero Carbon Charge

19 Feb 2024

Local firm inks R1bn deal to introduce EV super chargers in South Africa

Fuel & Energy

Local firm inks R1bn deal to introduce EV super chargers in South Africa

7 Feb 2024

Source: Supplied.

Trends

Ephemeral estates: the rise of temporary luxury residences

2 Feb 2024

Source: Supplied. Abcon Development managing director, Bryce O’Donnell.

Trends

#BizTrends2024: Beyond the building - how precincts are rejuvenating the office space

Bryce O’Donnell 29 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.

Energy

Puma Energy acquires 49% stake in MBHE Group

18 Jan 2024

Future of sustainability conference to spotlight corporate giants committed to positive change

Events & Conferencing

Future of sustainability conference to spotlight corporate giants committed to positive change

Issued by Topco Media 15 Jan 2024

Overyssel Boerdery to harvest renewable energy in multi-million rand PPA with Yellow Door Energy

Sustainable Farming

Overyssel Boerdery to harvest renewable energy in multi-million rand PPA with Yellow Door Energy

Issued by Yellow Door Energy 19 Dec 2023

Dominique d'Hotman, head of ooba Solar

Smart Buildings & Cities

Fewer than 4% of SA homes have adopted solar, but it is growing fast

27 Nov 2023

World Toilet Day is real, and Propelair is raising awareness!

Infrastructure & Utilities

World Toilet Day is real, and Propelair is raising awareness!

Issued by Propelair SA 17 Nov 2023

See us at the 2023 Green Building Convention

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

See us at the 2023 Green Building Convention

Issued by Propelair SA 13 Nov 2023

Source: Supplied. Wesley Cowan, director for Galetti corporate real estate.

Property

George's 262ha berry and avo farm in business rescue

2 Nov 2023

Source: Pok Rie/Reuters

IoT

Embedding technology into the grid could secure energy future

Tobie van Schalkwyk 27 Oct 2023

Source: Supplied. Industrial property in Paarl that is off-grid, alleviating concerns around load shedding and sporting a low carbon footprint.

Industrial & Logistics Property

Why the Western Cape's industrial property sector is booming

27 Oct 2023

Coca-Cola Beverages SA unveils a R12m groundwater harvesting mega project

ESG

Coca-Cola Beverages SA unveils a R12m groundwater harvesting mega project

23 Oct 2023

Source: Supplied.

Facilities & Property Management

Sustainable living in KZN: A podcast insight by Geoff Perkins

17 Oct 2023

Propelair rethinks washroom spaces to positively impact climate change

Infrastructure & Utilities

Propelair rethinks washroom spaces to positively impact climate change

Issued by Propelair SA 2 Oct 2023

Solarworld Africa responds to uncertainty after Vodacom fire

Smart Buildings & Cities

Solarworld Africa responds to uncertainty after Vodacom fire

28 Sep 2023

Your ultimate power solution to tackle load shedding

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Your ultimate power solution to tackle load shedding

Issued by Bluetti 11 Sep 2023

Source: The Wilderness Hotel.

Property

Wilderness property market booms despite the gloom

23 Aug 2023

Ecoflow store in Canal Walk. Source: Lindsey Schutters

Hardware

Ecoflow brand store illuminates new solutions

Lindsey Schutters 24 Jul 2023

Prepare yourself for cold and dark winter with Bluetti winter sale 2023

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Prepare yourself for cold and dark winter with Bluetti winter sale 2023

Issued by Wink Affects 5 Jul 2023