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Source: © 123rf Dom Wills, executive director at SOLA Group is hopeful that we will soon see a day where 24-hour solar PV is not only cost-effective, but also able to scale fast enough to reach the zero carbon dawn in time

Energy

Modularity: Driving the future of electricity

Dom Wills 14 hours

Source: © 123rf Ezzat Sankari, channels business director for Sungrow across Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia says as South Africa accelerates towards a greener future, storage innovation could determine the difference between progress and paralysis

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Storage, South Africa’s missing link in the energy puzzle

Ezzat Sankari 25 Apr 2025

The Ritz-Carlton to launch luxury safari camp in Kenya’s Masai Mara

Hospitality

The Ritz-Carlton to launch luxury safari camp in Kenya’s Masai Mara

24 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf Anoop Hariparsad, digital energy business unit leader, Schneider Electric says a microgrid can manage backup systems effectively and contribute significantly to sustainability goals by reducing carbon footprints

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Mircogrids: Managing backup systems and reducing carbon footprints

Anoop Hariparsad 23 Apr 2025

Refill, reuse, and refresh with City Lodge Hotels – Earth Day 2025

Hospitality

Refill, reuse, and refresh with City Lodge Hotels – Earth Day 2025

Issued by City Lodge Hotels 22 Apr 2025

YDE and Actis Acts launch 'Lumen30' to train 30 South African youths in solar energy installation

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

YDE and Actis Acts launch 'Lumen30' to train 30 South African youths in solar energy installation

Issued by Yellow Door Energy 24 Apr 2025

Africa’s changemakers celebrated at 2025 WTM Responsible Tourism Awards

Responsible Tourism

Africa’s changemakers celebrated at 2025 WTM Responsible Tourism Awards

22 Apr 2025

#OrchidsandOnions: Burger King hides the message, BMW spells it out

#OrchidsandOnions

#OrchidsandOnions: Burger King hides the message, BMW spells it out

Brendan Seery 22 Apr 2025

Environmental approvals get digital boost with new screening tool

Environment & Natural Resources

Environmental approvals get digital boost with new screening tool

22 Apr 2025

Source: Facebook. Grabouw Khoisan Council.

Property

Future of Khoisan settlement in Grabouw hangs in the balance

Liezl Human 24 Apr 2025

Purposeful packaging for modern life

Packaging

Purposeful packaging for modern life

Issued by Mpact 17 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied

Hospitality

Club Med South Africa unveils Zulu-inspired, sustainable design for 2026 debut

16 Apr 2025

Clicks plans to open more stores and pharmacies across SA

Retailers

Clicks plans to open more stores and pharmacies across SA

16 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

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: Hotel Verde. Hotel Verde, Africa’s greenest hotel, exemplifies sustainable infrastructure and green job creation in South Africa’s tourism and construction sectors.

Economy

Green infrastructure and jobs: South Africa’s plan for a brighter economic future

Teboho Makhabane 11 Apr 2025

The future we choose: Why urgent action on sustainability is South Africa’s only option

ESG

The future we choose: Why urgent action on sustainability is South Africa’s only option

Issued by Levergy 8 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf Cabinet has adopted the SA Renewable Energy Master Plan (SAREM)

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Collaboration led to SA Renewable Energy Master Plan adaption

8 Apr 2025

Source: © The 2025 EMEA Sabre Awards saw South Africa’s public relations and communications agencies, Retroviral and Razor PR, fly the flag high

PR & Communications

Retroviral and Razor PR fly the flag at the Sabre EMEA Awards

Danette Breitenbach 3 Apr 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: © 123rf Inspired Evolution has announced the final close of its Evolution III Fund on 3 March 2025, securing total commitments of $238m for clean energy in Africa

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Final close of $238m Evolution III Fund for clean energy in Africa

2 Apr 2025

Eastern Cape blended finance scheme supports 30 agribusinesses

Agribusiness

Eastern Cape blended finance scheme supports 30 agribusinesses

2 Apr 2025

Media

Anton Harber | Protection orders being used to silence journalists and activists

Anton Harber 1 Apr 2025

Source: © SA People There is an urgent need for substantial investment in grid modernisation in South Africa

Energy & Mining

South Africa's renewable energy future: Opportunities and challenges

Manuele Battisti 1 Apr 2025

Property

South Africa’s Vukile expands aggressively in Europe, signals more growth

1 Apr 2025

Hisense partners with CNBM in Johannesburg to accelerate sustainable development in Africa

ESG

Hisense partners with CNBM in Johannesburg to accelerate sustainable development in Africa

Issued by Hisense 28 Mar 2025

German auto supplier Mann+Hummel launches SA plant

Manufacturing & Parts

German auto supplier Mann+Hummel launches SA plant

27 Mar 2025

Source: © UMK UMK in the Northern Cape

Sustainability

Compliance not enough, environmental regulations must be surpassed

Joe Mosupyoe, 27 Mar 2025

Johannesburg’s premium lifestyle and business precinct

Mixed-Use Property

Johannesburg’s premium lifestyle and business precinct

Issued by Melrose Arch 26 Mar 2025

Source: Viren Sookhun, managing director at Oxyon People Solutions.

Smart Buildings & Cities

Bridging the skills gap: Southern Africa's role in Saudi's Vision 2030

Viren Sookhun 27 Mar 2025

ESG & Sustainability

ESG down but not out: SA's businesses need to step up after Trump’s exit from JET

Mila Vicquery 17 Mar 2025

Source: © 123rf The Budget Speech provides the financial framework for the private sector to get involved in investing in renewable energy projects in South Africa

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

#Budget2025: Implications for renewable energy solutions private producers

17 Mar 2025

Growthpoint's half-year results exceed expectations

Mixed-Use Property

Growthpoint's half-year results exceed expectations

Issued by Catchwords 13 Mar 2025

South Africa to incentivise local EV production

Fuel & Energy

South Africa to incentivise local EV production

13 Mar 2025

Samsung Galaxy S25 shows why Honor is eating its lunch in SA

Hardware

Samsung Galaxy S25 shows why Honor is eating its lunch in SA

Lindsey Schutters 12 Mar 2025

Soufflet Malt, Heineken Beverages announce partnership to supply malt for SA brewing operations

FMCG

Soufflet Malt, Heineken Beverages announce partnership to supply malt for SA brewing operations

Issued by Heineken Beverages 12 Mar 2025

Spur Corporation's 2024 Green Feather Rewards winners

ESG

Spur Corporation's 2024 Green Feather Rewards winners

12 Mar 2025

Branding

Warc's Creative 100 released, Apple no.1 brand for creativity

11 Mar 2025

Jean-Pascal Tricoire, global chairman of Schneider Electric, says Africa's energy transition must not only focus on increasing the supply of green energy but also on transforming demand (Image supplied)

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Africa shows great potential in sustainable energy milestones

10 Mar 2025

Local community trust debt fund advances social upliftment in renewable energy sector

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Local community trust debt fund advances social upliftment in renewable energy sector

Issued by Infra Impact Investment Managers 7 Mar 2025

A new era for Mall of Mthatha, formerly known as BT Ngebs City

Commercial Property

A new era for Mall of Mthatha, formerly known as BT Ngebs City

7 Mar 2025

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Infrastructure & Utilities

Gauteng's illegal boreholes and other water infrastructure woes: What can we do about it?

Danielle van der Vaart and Kiera Bracher 6 Mar 2025

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Branding

Controversy erupts over fast food branded desks in school

4 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. Samantha Lambert, General Manager: Redefine Properties.

Office Property

How sustainable office parks are reshaping South Africa's business landscape

Samantha Lambert 4 Mar 2025

Helderberg Hospice is honoured yet again

Hospital Groups

Helderberg Hospice is honoured yet again

Issued by COHSASA 3 Mar 2025

Podcasts

Leading CEOs discuss overcoming challenges in PMI's The Shift Code podcast

28 Feb 2025

Source: Supplied

Travel

HopYacht unveils eco-sightseeing catamaran for sustainable tourism

25 Feb 2025