https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/628.html South Africa news 15 Environment & Natural Resources news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/628.html en-us Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:47:10 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pig-farm-vs-power-station-south-african-court-tells-stateowned-eskom-to-clean-up-its-pollution-742162a About 74% of South Africa’s electricity is generated by coal-fired power stations owned by the state-owned electricity provider, Eskom. 1-271672 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Environment & Natural Resources South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fossil-fuel-companies-rebuked-for-greenwashing-964374a Fossil Free South Africa’s Fossil Ad Ban (FAB) has now gained four victories over “greenwashing” by oil, coal and gas companies, using the Advertising Regulatory Board complaints process. 1-271644 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Environment & Natural Resources South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/light-bulb-moment-the-electric-decarbonisation-opportunity-419919a South African industry needs practical strategies to cut unnecessary costs and minimise risks in a carbon-restricted economy, not just more theoretical discussions about carbon. 1-271555 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Environment & Natural Resources South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/green-businesses-win-big-at-nedbank-green-economy-indaba-964434a Three South African green entrepreneurs shared R710,000 in funding and business support at the 2026 Nedbank Green Economy Indaba and the Nedbank Green Economy Awards in Johannesburg, Houghton. 1-271504 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Environment & Natural Resources South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sanbi-launches-wearesanbi-campaign-for-tourism-month-186896a The South African National Biodiversity Institute (Sanbi) has launched its #WeAreSanbi social media campaign for Tourism Month, showcasing its national botanical and zoological gardens and the people behind them. 1-271348 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Environment & Natural Resources South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/arable-grows-container-farms-reach-spar-shelves-in-the-wcape-964524a As climate change, water scarcity and urbanisation place increasing pressure on South Africa's food system, one Western Cape agri-tech startup is taking a different approach to how fresh produce could reach consumers – by growing it inside shipping containers. 1-271294 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Environment & Natural Resources South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/anglo-american-sibanye-look-to-renewables-to-drop-eskom-reliance-742742a South African mining companies are accelerating investment in renewable energy to diversify power sources, cut costs, and meet decarbonisation targets, marking a shift after decades of reliance on the state utility Eskom. 1-271152 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Environment & Natural Resources South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/15-rescued-big-cats-arrive-safely-at-lionsrock-853103a Lions and tigers rescued from Argentina begin their new lives under the care of Four Paws in South Africa. 1-271039 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Environment & Natural Resources South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sasols-30-emission-drop-plan-is-not-all-smoke-and-mirrors-745522a A new University of Cape Town (UCT) study — published in Energy Conversion and Management — found that Sasol’s roadmap to a 30% emission reduction by 2030 is not all smoke and mirrors. 1-270982 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Environment & Natural Resources South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/international-rescue-effort-spanning-three-continents-523330a 30 lions and tigers travel from Argentina to South Africa and the United States. 1-270946 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Environment & Natural Resources South Africa