https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/701.html South Africa news 15 Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/701.html en-us Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:08:18 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sustainability-at-isanti-glass-verified-through-section-12l-842943a At Isanti Glass, sustainability is defined by measurable performance. In March 2026, our manufacturing facility reached a significant milestone with the independent verification of our energy efficiency improvements under Section 12L. 1-269769 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/corpsafrica-south-africa-opens-applications-for-cohort-3-of-its-20262027-volunteer-programme-408889a CorpsAfrica South Africa has officially opened applications for its 2026/2027 Volunteer Cohort (Cohort 3), inviting passionate young South African graduates to embark on a transformative year of service in rural and underserved communities across the country. 1-269605 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/municipal-elections-put-south-africa-service-crisis-in-focus-397208a Thirty-two years into democracy, South Africa continues to grapple with a significant service delivery crisis, with residents across the country facing persistent challenges related to water, sanitation, electricity, and infrastructure. 1-269453 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tanzanian-duo-win-hm-foundations-2026-global-change-award-286227a KelTex, the Tanzanian duo transforming seaweed into biodegradable leather alternatives, is among 10 winners of H&M Foundation’s Global Change Award (GCA) 2026. Their groundbreaking work offers an eco-friendly, innovative solution that is shaping the sustainable future of fashion. 1-269110 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/2026-vodacom-eco-warriors-sas-gen-zs-solving-the-countrys-sustainability-challenges-175466a Following Youth Day in South Africa, which celebrates the power of young people, Vodacom has announced the winners of its 2026 Eco-Warrior Sustainability competition. 1-269088 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-future-of-sustainable-fashion-is-africa-at-twygs-africa-textile-talks-953234a For the sixth year, Twyg will explore the role of Africa in shaping the future of a sustainable fashion industry at the Africa Textile Talks, to be held at Workshop17 in the V&A Watershed in Cape Town from 31 July – 1 August 2026. 1-269004 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/msci-green-annual-property-index-2025-confirms-a-decade-of-outperformance-by-green-certified-offices-623451a After ten years of measurement, South Africa's MSCI Green Annual Property Index shows that green-certified Prime- and A-grade offices have outperformed comparable non-certified offices by a cumulative 28.2%, providing compelling evidence of the long-term investment value associated with sustainable real estate. 1-268971 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:18:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-power-utility-enters-its-clean-energy-era-with-eskom-green-067885a South Africa's power utility, which has traditionally relied on coal to generate electricity, has entered its renewable energy era with the launch of Eskom Green. 1-268947 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/standard-bank-to-finance-africas-renewable-energy-boom-845013a In 2025, Standard Bank saw Africa’s shift toward renewable energy financing outpace non-renewable energy by an 8:1 ratio. Reflecting this trend, even Eskom, which has traditionally relied on coal, has launched a new business unit focused on developing utility-scale renewable energy projects. With this momentum, the financial institution is energised to finance the continent’s clean energy boom. 1-268899 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/topco-media-spearheads-environment-month-with-the-8th-edition-of-esg-the-future-of-sustainability-734872a This important 8th edition of ESG: The Future of Sustainability focuses on where we are in terms of the environment, society and governance - locally and globally - where we would like to be, and why we need a “whole of society “ approach to get there. 1-268712 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology South Africa