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 | Pick n Pay has launched its first zero-waste supermarket pilot in Cape Town, reinforcing its commitment to reducing food waste... read |
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| ESG & Sustainability |
 | IFC and SA developers inspect Edge-certified affordable housing projects in Johannesburg, emphasising sustainability and combatting urban sprawl. Green homes aim for 20% reduction in resource consumption... Read |
 | Global efforts to make cotton production more sustainable require innovative technologies, targeted investments and better governance through a systems approach that breaks down silos... Read |
 | ISSUED BY SAFRIPOL As industry faces ongoing power supply challenges Safripol has constructed a solar farm to supply energy to their Sasolburg plant... Read |
 | ISSUED BY SAPPI A young woman who embarked on a learning journey with Sappi five years ago, is now enjoying the fruits of her labour through her flourishing brickmaking business, thanks to her perseverance and diligence... Read |
 | The Spar Group has begun roll-out of its electric vehicle fleet for deliveries ordered via online shopping platform, Spar2U... Read |
| Circular Economy & Waste Management |
 | ISSUED BY SAFRIPOL Safripol's first commercial recycled polymer product under its PET range is already proving to be a game-changer across the entire plastic waste recycling value chain... Read |
| Climate Change |
 | JESS VUJOVIC It's hard to blame global warming for a single weather event, but storms like last week's are becoming more likely... Read |
| CSI & Philanthropy |
 | Sassa in Mpumalanga assures smooth October payments after previous glitches... Read |
 | ISSUED BY SIGMA CONNECTED A specialist home which provides temporary safety care for orphaned and relinquished babies has benefited from a kind-hearted donation from a local business... Read |
| Environment & Natural Resources |
 | NEIL D'CRUZE, ANGIE ELWIN AND HERBERT NTULI Lion protection fees paid by tourists could pave the way for a responsible transition away from trophy hunting without affecting the communities that rely on hunting revenue... Read |
 | ISSUED BY OLC THROUGH THE LINE COMMUNICATIONS As the global community continues its journey towards carbon neutrality, the necessity for sustainable, low-carbon energy solutions has never been more evident... Read |
| Food, Water & Energy Security |
 | The Department of Water and Sanitation has lifted the water restrictions on the Kouga/Loerie Sub-System and Groendal Sub-System due to improved storage levels in the dams... Read |
| Health & Welfare |
 | ISSUED BY THE PUBLICITY WORKSHOP In an era increasingly attuned to the significance of mental health and hospice care, the Pineapple Walk, hosted by Club 100, emerges as a beacon of hope, unity, and the collective strength of action... Read |
 | KATJA HAMILTON Postbank reported a R2bn loss for 2022/2023, attributing it to social grant costs. Social grant disruptions persist in KwaZulu-Natal and Mthatha... Read |
 | JENNIFER RIGBY AND WENDELL ROELF The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will give $40m, including to a Belgian biotech company and two leading African vaccine manufacturers, in a bid to boost access to mRNA vaccines for protection against various diseases in Africa... Read |
| Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice |
 | Yoco has empowered 50,000+ merchants with over R2bn in cash advances. Evolving into a financial ecosystem, Yoco Capital supports growth, simplifying funding for businesses, especially during challenges like load shedding... Read |
 | The Shoprite Group has been honoured for its contribution to the 'Social' component of ESG at the Youth Employment Service (YES)'s inaugural ESG Awards... Read |
 | ISSUED BY TRIPLE EIGHT 11 October marks the 11th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl Child. The objective of this day is to recognise girls' rights and the unique challenges they face worldwide... Read |
| NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise |
 | Back by pawpular demand after a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19, humans and their four-legged friends are invited to strut their stuff at the sixth Paws on the Sea Point Promenade... Read |
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 | THAVIN AUDIT Global banks' pursuit of international projects opens opportunities for Mauritius-based banks. Thavin Audit, from Bank One, underscores their pivotal role in structuring transactions and channeling funds for impactful African projects... Read |
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 | KATJA HAMILTON Israel's sweeping Gaza siege triggers financial market concerns; dollar firms amid Middle East conflict. Brent crude surges 2.7% to $86.86... Read |
 | ANDRE CILLIERS Over the weekend, the Palestinian/Israeli crisis led to a stronger dollar as investors sought safety. US bonds rose, and the rand fluctuated amid geopolitical uncertainties... Read |
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