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| Trevor Noah recently donated R8m to a local project in response to the pressing issues surrounding impoverished communities throughout the country... read |
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| MALUSI ZONDI GBV is not an easy issue to tackle, but that is not an excuse for inaction. Everyone must take action against GBV - including companies, writes Malusi Zondi... Read |
| A new study has revealed that there are 34 socially perceived necessities viewed as a benchmark for a decent standard of living and they cot R7,911 for each person... Read |
| Local betting operator Hollywoodbets has announced the launch of the Hollywood Foundation with the aim of bringing hope to local communities... Read |
| FRANCIS VERGUNST AND HELEN LOUISE BERRY According to the most recent assessment of the IPCC, the effects of climate change are now "widespread, rapid and intensifying"... Read |
CSI & Sustainability |
| ISSUED BY BRAND SOUTH AFRICA The 2021 Nation Brand Forum brought together diverse stakeholders from government, organised business, and civil society, to constructively reflect on the current issues, discuss interventions that will contribute towards "rebuilding the South African economy" and build confidence in the country and its recovery plans... Read |
| ISSUED BY SHIFT IMPACT AFRICA Don't miss the second CEO Connect Forum, taking place on Thursday, 30 September! This top leadership engagement platform is hosted by the SVAI, and forms part of the build up to the 2021 Shared Value Africa Leadership Summit in November, with the purpose of connecting and encouraging CEOs from the Shared Value community to share their insights on how to scale innovation to achieve more equality in society... Read |
Climate Change |
| ISSUED BY LG The world has long passed the stage where we can turn our backs on the realities of global warming and our role in it. Add to that the ever-increasing costs of electricity and incessant power outages due to overconsumption of this resource, and business owners have no choice but to take drastic action, and fast... Read |
| The World Association of News Publishers and Temasek Foundation have launched a new programme to strengthen climate change journalism. Read |
| AMROU AWAYSHEH You'll probably hear the term "net-zero emissions" a lot over the coming weeks as government leaders and CEOs talk about how they'll reduce their countries' or businesses' impact on climate change... Read |
Education & Skills Development |
| ISSUED BY CYRIL RAMAPHOSA FOUNDATION The Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust's (CRET) alumni are giving back and paying it forward with an initiative of their own, supporting deserving students just like they were once supported... Read |
| Energy poverty is one of the single largest challenges preventing faster economic development throughout sub-Saharan Africa... Read |
Environment & Natural Resources |
| ISSUED BY HEINEKEN SOUTH AFRICA To commemorate Arbour Month in South Africa, Heineken South Africa partnered with NPO Food and Trees for Africa, to plant 115 trees across high density sites in and around Johannesburg during the first month of spring... Read |
Food, Water & Energy Security |
| Software company Syspro has partnered with Chefs with Compassion to help reduce unnecessary food waste and alleviate hunger in South Africa... Read |
| ALASTAIR SMITH Global food prices shot up nearly 33% in September 2021 compared with the same period the year before... Read |
| The winners of the 2021 edition of the annual International Innovation Award for Sustainable Food Systems have been announced... Read |
Green Economy |
| LIA LABUSCHAGNE, ISSUED BY SAICA Without sustainable production no local, national or global economy can ensure long-term viability. It is a core development objective for any responsible manufacturing concern - but how easy is it to reach this aim?.. Read |
| Scopen has carried out market research to analyse the role of companies operating in the marketing and communications industry in Latin America... Read |
Health & Welfare |
| ANURADHA NAGARAJ On her feet at work for 10 hours each day, Indian shop assistant S. Lakshmi lumbers home at the end of her shift to nurse her aching legs and swollen ankles. But relief may be in sight... Read |
Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice |
| ISSUED BY SAPPI As a company that celebrates its 85th year in South Africa, Sappi embraces all things South African and celebrates Heritage Day annually to promote the unity and diversity in our country... Read |
NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise |
| An "inspired collective of purpose-pioneers" has founded a social impact initiative, Grow Hope, to bring about a positive contribution in South Africa... Read |
Pollution & Waste Management |
| JONATHAN HURVITZ Right to Repair is asking that manufacturers share the information needed to make it possible for more people, such as independent agents, to service, repair and upgrade durable and semi-durable consumer goods... Read |
| Nestlé has launched the RE-Imagine Tomorrow pilot project to demonstrate how circular economy can be a viable solution for tackling the waste problem... Read |
Africa |
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| NDAGI JOB GOSHI Utilised correctly, technology can help foster a new narrative for Africa... Read |
| Find out more about the first Africa Book and Design Festival, set to launch later this year... Read |
| Following the voluntary suspension of underground mining activities at Obuasi underground ore mining is expected to resume by mid-October... Read |
Business |
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| DANETTE BREITENBACH Government has set itself the target of vaccinating 70% of all South Africans by the end of the year... Read |
| While mental health in the workplace is not often addressed, the impact of Covid-19 has brought it to the fore. The pandemic has resulted in a considerable increase... Read |
| SEÁN MFUNDZA MULLER South Africa has one of the highest unemployment rates in the world. This was true even before unemployment increased as a result of the global financial crisis... Read |
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