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Fortinet releases its 2023 Sustainability Report

Fortinet releases its 2023 Sustainability ReportFortinet

The age of generative AI increases energy and water usage with a negative effect on climate goals.

Microsoft's climate goals challenged by generative AI investmentLindsey Schutters

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Greenside learner’s innovation scoops first prize at provincial competition

A villager arrives to collect her monthly allocations of food aid provided by the World Food Program (WFP) in Mumijo, Buhera district east of the capital Harare, Zimbabwe, 16 March 2024. Reuters/Philimon Bulawayo/File Photo

More than half of Zimbabwean population will need food aid, cabinet says

By Nyasha Chingono 3 days

The age of generative AI increases energy and water usage with a negative effect on climate goals.

Microsoft's climate goals challenged by generative AI investment

By Lindsey Schutters 15 May 2024

Supplied image: Nicolway NSE solar system

Importance of solar literacy as renewable energy adoption increases

Ryno Bosman 1 Dec 2023

Solar PV panels atop the Shoprite Group Centurion distribution centre 2. Source: Supplied

Shoprite Group doubles renewable energy use, champions proactive climate action

1 Dec 2023

Reaching water neutrality with Propelair

Reaching water neutrality with Propelair

Propelair SA 1 Dec 2023

Stanlib sets $1bn goal for energy transition projects

Tannur Anders 30 Nov 2023

Dominique d'Hotman, head of ooba Solar

Fewer than 4% of SA homes have adopted solar, but it is growing fast

27 Nov 2023

East Coast Radio launches ‘The Big Favour - Season of Sharing’ campaign

East Coast Radio launches ‘The Big Favour - Season of Sharing’ campaign

East Coast Radio 23 Nov 2023

All children in South Africa have equal rights, but most are born into unequal conditions

All children in South Africa have equal rights, but most are born into unequal conditions

Andy du Plessis, FoodForward SA 20 Nov 2023

Image supplied. An R16m UK-SA Water Innovation Lead Customer Programme fund has launched

R16m UK-SA Water Innovation Lead Customer Programme fund launches

13 Nov 2023

TBF advocates for nutritious breakfast alternatives

TBF advocates for nutritious breakfast alternatives

Ambani Reputation Management 10 Nov 2023

Tiger Brands advocates for nutritious breakfast alternatives in face of global egg shortage

Tiger Brands advocates for nutritious breakfast alternatives in face of global egg shortage

9 Nov 2023

Gwede Mantashe speaks at Africa Energy Week. Source: Lindsey Schutters

South Africa's fight against energy poverty is getting dirty

Lindsey Schutters 6 Nov 2023

The Ladles of Love Sarmiethon delivers 75,000 sandwiches to kids in need

The Ladles of Love Sarmiethon delivers 75,000 sandwiches to kids in need

Coronation 6 Nov 2023

Water crisis in South Africa: Are we making progress?

Water crisis in South Africa: Are we making progress?

SAICA 6 Nov 2023

Source: Wikepedia. Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde.

#MTBPS: Western Cape Premier slams 2023 budget cuts

Katja Hamilton 2 Nov 2023

February 2023 flooding. Source: SANews.gov.za

#MTBPS: Funds allocated for future disasters

2 Nov 2023

bpSA celebrates anniversary of making a difference with SA Harvest

bpSA celebrates anniversary of making a difference with SA Harvest

31 Oct 2023

Image source: Steve Johnson from

SA participates in Cairo Water Week

30 Oct 2023

Sand mining company appeals against refusal of water licence in Philippi

Sand mining company appeals against refusal of water licence in Philippi

Liezl Human 26 Oct 2023

From crisis to opportunity: Using climate change to ramp up investment in Africa's water sector

From crisis to opportunity: Using climate change to ramp up investment in Africa's water sector

Mtchera Chirwa 25 Oct 2023

Rocla revolutionises water purification solutions in South Africa

Rocla revolutionises water purification solutions in South Africa

Rocla 24 Oct 2023

Coca-Cola Beverages SA unveils a R12m groundwater harvesting mega project

Coca-Cola Beverages SA unveils a R12m groundwater harvesting mega project

23 Oct 2023

The sustainable properties of plastic on show at Propak Cape

The sustainable properties of plastic on show at Propak Cape

Propak Cape 2026 18 Oct 2023

#AEW2023: OPEC says energy-starved Africa needs fairer climate treatment

#AEW2023: OPEC says energy-starved Africa needs fairer climate treatment

Wendell Roelf 17 Oct 2023

Shoprite calls for action to counter food insecurity

Shoprite calls for action to counter food insecurity

17 Oct 2023

South Africa advances green hydrogen economy with BMW trial

South Africa advances green hydrogen economy with BMW trial

Lindsey Schutters 16 Oct 2023

Standard Bank's R1.5m aid and OneFarm share mobilisation for flood-hit regions

16 Oct 2023

Environ Skin Care and Bongiwe Msomi partner on new EnvironCares Feeding Programme

Environ Skin Care and Bongiwe Msomi partner on new EnvironCares Feeding Programme

16 Oct 2023

#AOW: Gas deals and decarbonisation dominate continent energy conversation

#AOW: Gas deals and decarbonisation dominate continent energy conversation

Lindsey Schutters 13 Oct 2023

Source: Supplied. Josua Joubert, chief executive and principal officer of CompCare Medical Scheme.

Comprehensive healthcare support vital in ensuring food security

Josua Joubert 12 Oct 2023

The hydrogen economy is about more than just energy transition

The hydrogen economy is about more than just energy transition

Viren Sookhun 11 Oct 2023

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Supplied image: Nicolway NSE solar system

Importance of solar literacy as renewable energy adoption increases

Ryno Bosman 1 Dec 2023

Solar PV panels atop the Shoprite Group Centurion distribution centre 2. Source: Supplied

Shoprite Group doubles renewable energy use, champions proactive climate action

1 Dec 2023

Reaching water neutrality with Propelair

Reaching water neutrality with Propelair

Propelair SA 1 Dec 2023

Stanlib sets $1bn goal for energy transition projects

Tannur Anders 30 Nov 2023

Dominique d'Hotman, head of ooba Solar

Fewer than 4% of SA homes have adopted solar, but it is growing fast

27 Nov 2023

East Coast Radio launches ‘The Big Favour - Season of Sharing’ campaign

East Coast Radio launches ‘The Big Favour - Season of Sharing’ campaign

East Coast Radio 23 Nov 2023

All children in South Africa have equal rights, but most are born into unequal conditions

All children in South Africa have equal rights, but most are born into unequal conditions

Andy du Plessis, FoodForward SA 20 Nov 2023

Image supplied. An R16m UK-SA Water Innovation Lead Customer Programme fund has launched

R16m UK-SA Water Innovation Lead Customer Programme fund launches

13 Nov 2023

TBF advocates for nutritious breakfast alternatives

TBF advocates for nutritious breakfast alternatives

Ambani Reputation Management 10 Nov 2023

Tiger Brands advocates for nutritious breakfast alternatives in face of global egg shortage

Tiger Brands advocates for nutritious breakfast alternatives in face of global egg shortage

9 Nov 2023

Gwede Mantashe speaks at Africa Energy Week. Source: Lindsey Schutters

South Africa's fight against energy poverty is getting dirty

Lindsey Schutters 6 Nov 2023

The Ladles of Love Sarmiethon delivers 75,000 sandwiches to kids in need

The Ladles of Love Sarmiethon delivers 75,000 sandwiches to kids in need

Coronation 6 Nov 2023

Water crisis in South Africa: Are we making progress?

Water crisis in South Africa: Are we making progress?

SAICA 6 Nov 2023

Source: Wikepedia. Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde.

#MTBPS: Western Cape Premier slams 2023 budget cuts

Katja Hamilton 2 Nov 2023

February 2023 flooding. Source: SANews.gov.za

#MTBPS: Funds allocated for future disasters

2 Nov 2023

bpSA celebrates anniversary of making a difference with SA Harvest

bpSA celebrates anniversary of making a difference with SA Harvest

31 Oct 2023

Image source: Steve Johnson from

SA participates in Cairo Water Week

30 Oct 2023

Sand mining company appeals against refusal of water licence in Philippi

Sand mining company appeals against refusal of water licence in Philippi

Liezl Human 26 Oct 2023

From crisis to opportunity: Using climate change to ramp up investment in Africa's water sector

From crisis to opportunity: Using climate change to ramp up investment in Africa's water sector

Mtchera Chirwa 25 Oct 2023

Rocla revolutionises water purification solutions in South Africa

Rocla revolutionises water purification solutions in South Africa

Rocla 24 Oct 2023

Coca-Cola Beverages SA unveils a R12m groundwater harvesting mega project

Coca-Cola Beverages SA unveils a R12m groundwater harvesting mega project

23 Oct 2023

The sustainable properties of plastic on show at Propak Cape

The sustainable properties of plastic on show at Propak Cape

Propak Cape 2026 18 Oct 2023

#AEW2023: OPEC says energy-starved Africa needs fairer climate treatment

#AEW2023: OPEC says energy-starved Africa needs fairer climate treatment

Wendell Roelf 17 Oct 2023

Shoprite calls for action to counter food insecurity

Shoprite calls for action to counter food insecurity

17 Oct 2023

South Africa advances green hydrogen economy with BMW trial

South Africa advances green hydrogen economy with BMW trial

Lindsey Schutters 16 Oct 2023

Standard Bank's R1.5m aid and OneFarm share mobilisation for flood-hit regions

16 Oct 2023

Environ Skin Care and Bongiwe Msomi partner on new EnvironCares Feeding Programme

Environ Skin Care and Bongiwe Msomi partner on new EnvironCares Feeding Programme

16 Oct 2023

#AOW: Gas deals and decarbonisation dominate continent energy conversation

#AOW: Gas deals and decarbonisation dominate continent energy conversation

Lindsey Schutters 13 Oct 2023

Source: Supplied. Josua Joubert, chief executive and principal officer of CompCare Medical Scheme.

Comprehensive healthcare support vital in ensuring food security

Josua Joubert 12 Oct 2023

The hydrogen economy is about more than just energy transition

The hydrogen economy is about more than just energy transition

Viren Sookhun 11 Oct 2023

Image source: Eranda Kumarapperuma –

Water restrictions lifted on sub-systems within Algoa water supply system

5 Oct 2023

ABC Solar and Huawei Fusion Solar spearhead renewable energy revolution in South Africa

ABC Solar and Huawei Fusion Solar spearhead renewable energy revolution in South Africa

OLC Through The Line Communications 4 Oct 2023

Source: Katja Hamilton.

McGregor in crisis: Gift of the Givers races against time to provide urgent aid

Katja Hamilton 3 Oct 2023

Source: Reuters.

RCL Foods culls 410,000 chickens amid bird flu outbreak

Nelson Banya 29 Sep 2023

South African poultry industry in crisis: Urgent appeal for importation of HPAI vaccines

29 Sep 2023

South Africa: Tackling food loss, waste and the regulatory environment

South Africa: Tackling food loss, waste and the regulatory environment

Andy du Plessis, FoodForward SA 29 Sep 2023

Overstrand Municipality's taps run dry

29 Sep 2023

Applications open for bursaries in environmental field

Applications open for bursaries in environmental field

22 Sep 2023

Image source: kozorog –

Msukaligwa Municipality found guilty of polluting water resources

22 Sep 2023

Joburg water reservoirs, towers left empty after thunderstorm

21 Sep 2023

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