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 | ISSUED BY AICPA & CIMA Following participation in the recent ESG Africa Conference in Johannesburg, AICPA & CIMA is calling for action to upskill and educate accountants, finance and business professionals... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PROPAK CAPE 2023 The latest technological developments and offerings in sustainable recycling and bio-degradable packaging solutions will be on show at this year's Propak Cape exhibition, taking place in Cape Town in October... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY PROPAK CAPE 2023 Plastics are a valuable part of the packaging materials mix which offers functionality that is difficult to replicate with other packaging materials... Read |
 | EVAN-LEE COURIE An ambitious sustainable packaging strategy, World Without Waste, was launched in 2018 by The Coca-Cola Company and aims to create systemic change by focusing on the circular economy for packaging... Read |
| Climate Change |
 | PROMIT MUKHERJEE South Africa has secured $676m in grants from rich nations for a transition to green energy, more than double what they initially promised but still only a fraction of the total package, the rest of which it will have to repay with interest... Read |
| CSI & Philanthropy |
 | ISSUED BY BET SOFTWARE BET Software's mission to transform lives proved successful once again, as they cemented a new partnership with St. Philomena's Child and Youth Centre, with their donation of much-needed laptops, optical mouses and headsets... Read |
 | ISSUED BY TEKKIE TOWN Tekkie Town held its third annual Battle of the Brands charity golf day in partnership with its brand partners. The event's main goal is to unite the brand partners and highlight their collective successes... Read |
| Education & Skills Development |
 | ISSUED BY ONPOINT PR Lancôme launches its global 'Write Your Future' campaign in South Africa... Read |
 | Chery Automobile and Unicef have announced a new two-year $6m partnership in support of education programmes around the world... Read |
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 | WENDELL ROELF OPEC secretary general Haitham Al Ghais called for fair treatment for Africa in a pre-recorded address to the Africa Energy Week delegates... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY ROCLA After dominating the South African concrete manufacturing industry for 90 years, Rocla introduces a cutting-edge lineup of separators, filters, and purifiers to combat petrochemical contamination and water purification in South Africa... Read |
| Health & Welfare |
 | Sadag expresses worry about the condition of South Africa's psychiatric facilities, highlighting concerns about mental-health infrastructure in the country. Read |
 | KATJA HAMILTON Medical crisis extends in Gaza, overwhelming emergency services and infrastructure, risking waterborne diseases and food shortages... Read |
 | The Gift of the Givers, a renowned humanitarian organisation, with a strong presence in Gaza, has mobilised its resources to support local hospitals grappling with a critical shortage of medical supplies... Read |
 | Google Health has been conducting research on how AI can enhance healthcare results and empower partners to provide improved health services. This ranges from enhancing maternal health outcomes to developing valuable digital tools for healthcare professionals... Read |
| Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice |
 | FMF's Khaya Lam initiative celebrates transferring 10,000 title deeds, providing dignity and security through property ownership. In South Africa, millions live insecurely in municipally-owned homes. Read |
 | ISSUED BY TOPCO MEDIA During a discussion at the 20th Annual Standard Bank Top Women Conference, Dr Achieng Ojwang, executive director of UN Global Compact Network, South Africa, addressed the pressing issue of gender equality... Read |
 | Komuniti and Ukheshe are revolutionising digital banking for underserved African communities. They offer neobank services, promoting financial inclusion and community prosperity... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY AMBANI REPUTATION MANAGEMENT Airports Company South Africa's contribution to the economic growth and development of South Africa extends beyond the numbers, telling a story of a key enabler of economic growth, transformation and socio-economic development... Read |
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 | PwC's 2023 report on Tax Transparency and Sustainability Reporting, covering 269 companies in various countries, highlights increased willingness for public reporting on tax approaches... Read |
 | Sars introduces monthly tax-certificate reporting for personal income tax modernisation, reducing compliance issues and enabling real-time tax visibility. Implementation begins in 2025/6... Read |
 | SA readies for interest-rate hike amid challenges... Read |
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