https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/700.html South Africa news 15 Food, Water & Energy Security news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/700.html en-us Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:07:26 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/100-organic-waste-to-landfill-ban-in-2027-waste-less-feed-more-people-189686a The Western Cape's 100% Organic Waste to Landfill Ban, which comes into effect in 2027, is compelling farmers, food manufacturers, retailers, and other food businesses to fundamentally rethink how they manage surplus food – or what the industry erroneously calls 'waste'. While the regulation is designed to reduce waste and protect the environment, it also presents an unprecedented opportunity to address South Africa's food insecurity crisis by redirecting edible surplus food to the millions of people who need it most. 1-270558 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/miss-soweto-lungile-siyaphi-leads-white-star-food-drive-for-children-and-elderly-290187a In celebration of July, a month dedicated to giving and community support, Miss Soweto Lungile Siyaphi hosted a heartfelt charity event to benefit the Mamlangeni Feeding Scheme, which she co-founded with her Aunt Mingi Maake. The initiative aimed to provide essential food assistance to vulnerable children and elderly community members in Orlando East, supported by White Star through a donation of maize meal and instant porridge products. 1-270460 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/3-sa-innovators-selected-for-2026-fnf-afri-greenpitch-challenge-634301a Three green-economy innovators — PeeCycling, Preserve Botanica, and ReSurfify — will represent South Africa at the 2026 FNF Afri GreenPitch Challenge. 1-270301 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tribunal-approves-equinix-data-centres-despite-activist-objections-412079a Municipal authorities in Cape Town have approved Equinix's proposal to develop two data centres in the city, despite objections from activist groups over the project's water use, electricity demand and environmental impact. 1-270295 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africa-to-weather-billion-dollar-storm-as-super-el-nino-approaches-189146a The African Development Bank’s top climate expert told Reuters that an impending “super” El Niño is likely to inflict a combined $10bn to $20bn hit on affected African countries and trigger mass migration from hard-hit areas. 1-270198 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/a-sharp-fall-in-gas-supplies-in-2028-threatens-south-africas-economy-how-to-manage-the-fallout-634671a South Africans are getting used to the term “gas cliff” as pressure ramps up for action to be taken ahead of expected gas shortages. Natural gas supplies from Mozambique’s Pande and Temane fields will begin to fall after 2028 as their production declines. The fields have supplied roughly 90% of South Africa’s gas for more than two decades. Mechanical engineer and lecturer Davies Tsikayi sets out why the looming supply shortage poses serious risks for the country. 1-270121 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/shoprite-reaches-300th-community-garden-milestone-in-bredasdorp-290227a The Shoprite Group has marked the establishment of its 300th community food garden with the official recognition of the Zero Organic Waste to Landfill Project outside Bredasdorp. 1-270110 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/el-nino-strait-of-hormuz-deadlock-threaten-strides-made-to-end-global-hunger-301698a A United Nations report found that global hunger declined for a third consecutive year in 2025, with improvements recorded across every continent. However, mounting risks from climate shocks and trade disruption could threaten further progress. 1-270063 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/volkswagen-charges-up-kariega-component-plant-with-1410-solar-panels-078385a Volkswagen Group Africa charged up its component plant in Kariega, Eastern Cape, with a photovoltaic solar panel installation. 1-270047 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/surplus-food-startup-refreshi-reaches-700-store-milestone-408249a South African surplus food startup Refreshi has expanded from 35 partner stores to 700 nationwide in just over a year, as it grows a marketplace that connects consumers with discounted surplus food while helping retailers recover revenue from products that would otherwise go to waste. 1-269915 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Food, Water & Energy Security South Africa