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The Umgeni River mouth is a popular recreation area in Durban, but is chronically polluted by sewage. Photo: Nokulunga Majola / GroundUp

Umgeni: A river of sewage flowing through DurbanNokulunga Majola

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Change is coming to ESG disclosures in SA - what to expectDalit Anstey

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"New system" is needed to deal with natural disasters in SA

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Change is coming to ESG disclosures in SA - what to expect

By Dalit Anstey 1 day

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"New system" is needed to deal with natural disasters in SA

2 days

TotalEnergies faces second lawsuit over Uganda oil projects

America Hernandez 27 Jun 2023

Mandela Day: Celebrating the tenacity of the South African 'gees' amid multiple crises

Mandela Day: Celebrating the tenacity of the South African 'gees' amid multiple crises

Andy du Plessis, FoodForward SA 27 Jun 2023

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Circular economy gets Coca-Cola's backing

27 Jun 2023

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First National Biodiversity Offset Guideline published

26 Jun 2023

Just over one-third of SA business acknowledges biodiversity impact

Just over one-third of SA business acknowledges biodiversity impact

26 Jun 2023

Boosting Africa's energy transition - initiatives, funding and investment

Boosting Africa's energy transition - initiatives, funding and investment

Kieran Whyte et al. 26 Jun 2023

Source: @WHOSouthSudan

Banks and WHO launch investment platform to strengthen primary healthcare services

26 Jun 2023

Tenants' needs will inform how building owners and developers comply with SA's green building standards

Tenants' needs will inform how building owners and developers comply with SA's green building standards

Kagiso Mahlangu 23 Jun 2023

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Rwanda and partners to seek further €300m for climate resilience

George Obulutsa 23 Jun 2023

Senegal seals €2.5bn green energy deal with richer nations

Senegal seals €2.5bn green energy deal with richer nations

Elizabeth Pineau and John Irish 23 Jun 2023

Climate change journalism in South Africa misses the mark by ignoring people's daily experiences

Enock Sithole 23 Jun 2023

Source: © JD Power Tesla has a high Sustainability Perceptions Value but weaker CSRHub scores

Greenwashing puts billions at risk for the world's biggest brands

23 Jun 2023

Sasol, Topsoe plan sustainable aviation fuel venture

Sasol, Topsoe plan sustainable aviation fuel venture

Nelson Banya 22 Jun 2023

Source: Reuters.

Ramaphosa to join Global Financing Pact Summit in Paris

21 Jun 2023

Eskom, the Netherlands to collaborate on Grootvlei Power Station transition

Eskom, the Netherlands to collaborate on Grootvlei Power Station transition

21 Jun 2023

Researchers to investigate plastic ingestion in Kenya's livestock, working animals

Researchers to investigate plastic ingestion in Kenya's livestock, working animals

21 Jun 2023

Source: Supplied. Hans Croukamp, bioLytical Laboratories' chief operating officer.

#HIVToday: The company that's empowering South African youth with rapid HIV self testing

Katja Hamilton 21 Jun 2023

This figure shows which parts of the country were most affected by the 2015/16 El Nino event. Much of the central parts of the country, including the western maize production regions, experienced extreme drought conditions from October to December, while the north-eastern parts were less negatively affected
Photo credit: Johann Malherbe, ARC

El Nino is coming, climate research experts warn

21 Jun 2023

Team working at the Paarl distribution centre

Cape flood victims receive ForAfrika food hampers, more supplies needed

21 Jun 2023

SA partners Dutch, Danish govts on green hydrogen fund

SA partners Dutch, Danish govts on green hydrogen fund

Promit Mukherjee and Carien du Plessis 21 Jun 2023

File photo: A vehicle carries untreated phosphate after being dropped off on a mountain at a phosphate mine at Boucraa factory of the National Moroccan phosphate company (OCP) situated in the southern provinces, 100km southwest of the town of Laayoune 18 February 2016. Reuters/Youssef Boudlal/File Photo

Morocco's OCP plans $7bn green ammonia plant to avert supply problems

20 Jun 2023

Huawei launches new young women in tech programme

Huawei launches new young women in tech programme

20 Jun 2023

Isabella Makhura, candidate attorney at Adams and Adams

#YouthMonth: Isabella Makhura is a voice for her people

Shan Radcliffe 20 Jun 2023

Age plays a role: Older shoppers outperform younger consumers in most categories

19 Jun 2023

Changing weather patterns set to exacerbate challenges faced by SA's farmers

Changing weather patterns set to exacerbate challenges faced by SA's farmers

19 Jun 2023

Partnership delivers #ChangeforGood to communities in need

Partnership delivers #ChangeforGood to communities in need

19 Jun 2023

Africa needs grain imports, key states say ahead of Putin talks

Africa needs grain imports, key states say ahead of Putin talks

Carien du Plessis, Chris Mfula and Elias Biryabarema 15 Jun 2023

Riham ElGizy, CEO of Regional Voluntary Carbon Market Company (RVCMC), speaks during a Reuters interview ahead of the voluntary auction of carbon credits, with projects in Kenya, Rwanda, Egypt and South Africa, at the auction in Nairobi, Kenya, 14 June 2023. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya

Saudi companies buy 2.2 million tonnes of carbon credits in Kenya auction

Duncan Miriri 15 Jun 2023

Protecting Paradise

Protecting Paradise

Irvine Partners 15 Jun 2023

10 themes to guide the youth as they enter the workforce

10 themes to guide the youth as they enter the workforce

Coronation 15 Jun 2023

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Image source: Jean van der Meulen from

First National Biodiversity Offset Guideline published

26 Jun 2023

Just over one-third of SA business acknowledges biodiversity impact

Just over one-third of SA business acknowledges biodiversity impact

26 Jun 2023

Boosting Africa's energy transition - initiatives, funding and investment

Boosting Africa's energy transition - initiatives, funding and investment

Kieran Whyte et al. 26 Jun 2023

Source: @WHOSouthSudan

Banks and WHO launch investment platform to strengthen primary healthcare services

26 Jun 2023

Tenants' needs will inform how building owners and developers comply with SA's green building standards

Tenants' needs will inform how building owners and developers comply with SA's green building standards

Kagiso Mahlangu 23 Jun 2023

Source: © amenic181 -

Rwanda and partners to seek further €300m for climate resilience

George Obulutsa 23 Jun 2023

Senegal seals €2.5bn green energy deal with richer nations

Senegal seals €2.5bn green energy deal with richer nations

Elizabeth Pineau and John Irish 23 Jun 2023

Climate change journalism in South Africa misses the mark by ignoring people's daily experiences

Enock Sithole 23 Jun 2023

Source: © JD Power Tesla has a high Sustainability Perceptions Value but weaker CSRHub scores

Greenwashing puts billions at risk for the world's biggest brands

23 Jun 2023

Sasol, Topsoe plan sustainable aviation fuel venture

Sasol, Topsoe plan sustainable aviation fuel venture

Nelson Banya 22 Jun 2023

Source: Reuters.

Ramaphosa to join Global Financing Pact Summit in Paris

21 Jun 2023

Eskom, the Netherlands to collaborate on Grootvlei Power Station transition

Eskom, the Netherlands to collaborate on Grootvlei Power Station transition

21 Jun 2023

Researchers to investigate plastic ingestion in Kenya's livestock, working animals

Researchers to investigate plastic ingestion in Kenya's livestock, working animals

21 Jun 2023

Source: Supplied. Hans Croukamp, bioLytical Laboratories' chief operating officer.

#HIVToday: The company that's empowering South African youth with rapid HIV self testing

Katja Hamilton 21 Jun 2023

This figure shows which parts of the country were most affected by the 2015/16 El Nino event. Much of the central parts of the country, including the western maize production regions, experienced extreme drought conditions from October to December, while the north-eastern parts were less negatively affected
Photo credit: Johann Malherbe, ARC

El Nino is coming, climate research experts warn

21 Jun 2023

Team working at the Paarl distribution centre

Cape flood victims receive ForAfrika food hampers, more supplies needed

21 Jun 2023

SA partners Dutch, Danish govts on green hydrogen fund

SA partners Dutch, Danish govts on green hydrogen fund

Promit Mukherjee and Carien du Plessis 21 Jun 2023

File photo: A vehicle carries untreated phosphate after being dropped off on a mountain at a phosphate mine at Boucraa factory of the National Moroccan phosphate company (OCP) situated in the southern provinces, 100km southwest of the town of Laayoune 18 February 2016. Reuters/Youssef Boudlal/File Photo

Morocco's OCP plans $7bn green ammonia plant to avert supply problems

20 Jun 2023

Huawei launches new young women in tech programme

Huawei launches new young women in tech programme

20 Jun 2023

Isabella Makhura, candidate attorney at Adams and Adams

#YouthMonth: Isabella Makhura is a voice for her people

Shan Radcliffe 20 Jun 2023

Age plays a role: Older shoppers outperform younger consumers in most categories

19 Jun 2023

Changing weather patterns set to exacerbate challenges faced by SA's farmers

Changing weather patterns set to exacerbate challenges faced by SA's farmers

19 Jun 2023

Partnership delivers #ChangeforGood to communities in need

Partnership delivers #ChangeforGood to communities in need

19 Jun 2023

Africa needs grain imports, key states say ahead of Putin talks

Africa needs grain imports, key states say ahead of Putin talks

Carien du Plessis, Chris Mfula and Elias Biryabarema 15 Jun 2023

Riham ElGizy, CEO of Regional Voluntary Carbon Market Company (RVCMC), speaks during a Reuters interview ahead of the voluntary auction of carbon credits, with projects in Kenya, Rwanda, Egypt and South Africa, at the auction in Nairobi, Kenya, 14 June 2023. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya

Saudi companies buy 2.2 million tonnes of carbon credits in Kenya auction

Duncan Miriri 15 Jun 2023

SAB invites entrepreneurs to apply to the 100+ Accelerator programme

SAB invites entrepreneurs to apply to the 100+ Accelerator programme

15 Jun 2023

The Nature Park on the corner of Fenton Road and Pope Street in Salt River was the first garden started by Neighbourhood Gardens. Photos: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp

Community gardens bloom from vacant lots in Salt River

Matthew Hirsch 15 Jun 2023

Woodlands Dairy commissions additional biomass boiler to further reduce emissions

Woodlands Dairy commissions additional biomass boiler to further reduce emissions

15 Jun 2023

Protecting Paradise

Protecting Paradise

Irvine Partners 15 Jun 2023

10 themes to guide the youth as they enter the workforce

10 themes to guide the youth as they enter the workforce

Coronation 15 Jun 2023

Hot Cares provides relief for single mom with disabled child

Hot Cares provides relief for single mom with disabled child

HOT 102.7FM 15 Jun 2023

ClemenGold to donate 1,000 tonnes of citrus during 2023 season

ClemenGold to donate 1,000 tonnes of citrus during 2023 season

14 Jun 2023

SA's drinking water quality has dropped because of defective infrastructure, neglect

SA's drinking water quality has dropped because of defective infrastructure, neglect

Anja du Plessis 14 Jun 2023

Mandela Day Walk and Run is back and bigger

Mandela Day Walk and Run is back and bigger

Optimize Agency 14 Jun 2023

G-Star Raw's new sustainable capsule collection is to dye for

G-Star Raw's new sustainable capsule collection is to dye for

14 Jun 2023

Feenix launches its #WereITheLast 2023 campaign this Youth Month

Feenix launches its #WereITheLast 2023 campaign this Youth Month

13 Jun 2023

Social investors and NPOs offered digital solutions to thrive in the responsible business landscape

Social investors and NPOs offered digital solutions to thrive in the responsible business landscape

Trialogue 13 Jun 2023

Source: twitter/@jpmorgan

JPMorgan Chase reaches settlement with Jeffrey Epstein victims

12 Jun 2023

Mashatile concerned about SA's economic growth

12 Jun 2023

Urgent need for a comprehensive waste tyre management plan to guide dealers

Urgent need for a comprehensive waste tyre management plan to guide dealers

Sumitomo Dunlop 12 Jun 2023

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