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| António Guterres Far too often, the world views Africa through the prism of problems. When I look to Africa, I see a continent of hope, promise and vast potential... read |
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| Tim Plenderleith Who ever said ‘happily ever after' was just the stuff of fairytales? These days those words are written into the soles of Lionel Messi's cleats (or at least that's the idea)... read |
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| It takes between one and three tonnes of water to grow one kilogramme of cereal, a kilogramme of beef takes up to 15 tonnes of water to produce, and it is estimated that... read |
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| Sindy Peters Speaking at the recently held World Sustainability Forum in Cape Town, Professor Mark New discussed the current outlook for global temperature rise, as well as the mitigation and adaptation challenges Africa faces... read |
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| Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash Is it possible to reduce carbon emissions without hurting economic growth and destroying jobs? read |
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| Issued by TFG (The Foschini Group) Over the past three months, TFG has raised R15,000 in support of educational projects within South Africa via customer donations on the TFG online stores... read |
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| Sindy Peters At the recently concluded World Sustainability Forum 2017, Professor Norman Duncan noted how the #FeesMustFall protests have highlighted issues around sustainability... read |
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| This March, GCX and Sun International will be hosting a Director's Briefing on Water as a Business Risk at The Maslow Hotel in Johannesburg... read |
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| Adrian Wood Swamps, marshes, floodplains and mangrove forests, all known as wetlands, are a precious resource... read |
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| As the war rages against rhino poachers, experts are warning about the dangers faced by other animals to meet local and international demand for products... read |
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| The cruelty we do to creatures in factory farms comes to us with no conscience, wrapped in plastic and labelled farm fresh. Every time we buy an egg or a steak or chicken breast we conspire in a little lie that it's okay... read |
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| Coal of Africa (CoAL) took a step closer towards restarting its Vele colliery, winning environmental approval for the diversion of a stream... read |
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| A filling station worker has turned a small plot of unused land at the Engen into a garden, producing veggies that feed the staff and local community... read |
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| Growing concerns about water scarcity and infrastructure inadequacy in South Africa, and a rise in environmental awareness are said to be escalating the need for effective water treatment chemicals... read |
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| Traders and hawkers armed with brooms and bags sweep pavements and scoop up rubble in Benin's economic capital Cotonou, where the authorities have ordered a vast city cleanup... read |
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| Noah Schermbrucker We must challenge planning and land use management if we want a more equal city... read |
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| Ryan Ravens Inequality emerged as a major theme at the 47th World Economic Forum in Davos, and remains a pressing concern globally and in South Africa... read |
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| Christine Hogg Sceptical activist calls for concrete plans... read |
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| Linda Ensor The standoff between the Department of Energy and power utility Eskom looks set to continue for a while, with both sides digging in on their positions on price... read |
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| Financial risk consultancy JCRA have released a report in partnership with the Centre for Economic and Business Research (CEBR) that looks at the state of renewable energy and infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa... read |
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| Jamie Matroos Designed for one of the biggest development projects in Malaysia, this Forest City concept is built around a rainforest-like interior... read |
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| Joseph Chirume Garbage in Motherwell removed following GroundUp report... read |
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| Nicci Botha People should be buying gold on the back of a strong dollar and a recessionary economic environment, predicts international economist and author, Dr Dambisa Moyo... read |
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| Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced fundraiser: corporates and government (Ref. DAR/012/0117). Applications close 10 February 2017. Read more >> |
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