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A dead lamb lies in the veld on a farm near drought-stricken Graaff-Reinet, South Africa. Picture taken 16 November 2019. Reuters/Mike Hutchings/File Photo
ESG & Sustainability
South Africa appeals to donors to delay its climate targets, minister says

Tim Cocks 16 Jul 2024

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ESG & Sustainability
South Africa aims for net zero emissions by 2050

15 Jul 2024

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ESG & Sustainability
Climate resilience tops agenda at symposium

11 Jul 2024

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Marketing & Media
Meet the virtual influencers inspiring climate action

Maximilian Gerrath 2 Jul 2024

10 startups receive R1.1m funding to boost Africa's blue, green economy
Entrepreneurship
10 startups receive R1.1m funding to boost Africa's blue, green economy

1 Jul 2024

Doja Cat, Post Malone, and Rauw Alejandro to headline 2024 Global Citizen Fest in NYC's Central Park
Lifestyle
Doja Cat, Post Malone, and Rauw Alejandro to headline 2024 Global Citizen Fest in NYC's Central Park

Issued by OnPoint PR 19 Jun 2024

Source: © 123rf The Future Supplier Initiative offers a collective financing model to support decarbonisation in the apparel sector
Retail
Innovative collective financing model to decarbonise the fashion sector

14 Jun 2024

Sappi research chair at Wits marks a milestone year of climate action
ESG & Sustainability
Sappi research chair at Wits marks a milestone year of climate action

Issued by Sappi 7 Jun 2024

‘Packageless’ products can reduce plastic waste and increase sales
Retail
‘Packageless’ products can reduce plastic waste and increase sales

6 Jun 2024

When words aren’t enough: Parties falling short on climate action
ESG & Sustainability
When words aren’t enough: Parties falling short on climate action

Kemunto Ogutu, Issued by Roving Reporters 31 May 2024

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ESG & Sustainability
Sectoral emission targets: What it means for business

Garyn Rapson, Nonhlanhla Mnengi, Sabeeha Loonat & Sinalo Matubatuba 13 May 2024

Adidas announces return of Move For The Planet
Lifestyle
Adidas announces return of Move For The Planet

7 May 2024

Source: © 123rf South African CEOs are cautiously optimistic about potential growth prospects over the next 12 months, with CEOs recognising the positive impact that GenAI can have on their operations
Finance
4 emerging megatrends opportunities make SA CEOs cautiously optimistic

6 May 2024

Terena Chetty, Head of Strategy at 1Africa Consulting
HR & Management
How climate change has become an OHS issue

Terena Chetty 23 Apr 2024

Applications open for GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition
Agriculture
Applications open for GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition

12 Apr 2024

Advancing sustainability across sectors in South Africa and the continent
Marketing & Media
Advancing sustainability across sectors in South Africa and the continent

Issued by Topco Media 27 Mar 2024

Call for designers to help shape a sustainable future
Retail
Call for designers to help shape a sustainable future

19 Mar 2024

Source: 123RF
Healthcare
Can the UN impose sanctions on SA? You bet it can… and One Health may be the tipping point

Katja Hamilton 15 Mar 2024

Investing in women, everywhere
Retail
Investing in women, everywhere

Serge Sacre 8 Mar 2024

Africa's premier 2024 event: The inaugural Shared Value and ESG Summit
ESG & Sustainability
Africa's premier 2024 event: The inaugural Shared Value and ESG Summit

Issued by Shift Impact Africa 28 Feb 2024

6 trends driving Africa’s growth in 2024
Logistics & Transport
6 trends driving Africa’s growth in 2024

Amadou Diallo 19 Feb 2024

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo is seen outside the headquarters building in Washington, US, 4 September 2018. Reuters/Yuri Gripas/File Photo
ESG & Sustainability
IMF reaches $1.3bn agreement with Ivory Coast for resilience, sustainability facility

Portia Crowe 19 Feb 2024

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Property
#Sona2024: Missed opportunity for economic recovery plan

Greg Dart 9 Feb 2024

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ESG & Sustainability
#Sona2024: Govt to extend and improve R350 social relief grant

9 Feb 2024

Source: Reuters/2023. President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Finance
#Sona2024: Ramaphosa's last address - Legacy, challenges, and climate action

Katja Hamilton 9 Feb 2024

5 tech trends and predictions for small businesses in 2024
Entrepreneurship
5 tech trends and predictions for small businesses in 2024

James Bergin 29 Jan 2024

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Tourism & Travel
Take part in the Green Tourism Incentive Programme

24 Jan 2024

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Finance
#WEF24: Global leaders unite to drive initiatives for climate action and clean energy

Katja Hamilton 19 Jan 2024

Source: 123RF.
Finance
Central banks should be fighting the climate crisis – here’s why

Martin Sokol and Jennie C. Stephens 12 Jan 2024

Something's brewing in KFC kitchens
Retail
Something's brewing in KFC kitchens

10 Jan 2024

How drinking sustainable wine can help vineyards and the planet
Agriculture
How drinking sustainable wine can help vineyards and the planet

Gary Pickering and Kerrie Pickering 4 Jan 2024

Vaccinating livestock against common diseases is a form of direct climate action
Agriculture
Vaccinating livestock against common diseases is a form of direct climate action

Jude Capper and David Barrett 27 Dec 2023

Jobin Joejoe, deputy managing director at Sony MEA
ICT
Sustainable technology can help solve the climate crisis

20 Dec 2023

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ESG & Sustainability
Trade rules and climate change: Africa stands to lose from proposed WTO policy tools

Olabisi D. Akinkugbe 18 Dec 2023

Source: © 123rf Old Mutual announced that it has been awarded the African seat on the Global Steering Group for the UN-convened Net Zero Asset Owners Alliance
Finance
Old Mutual leads the charge against climate change in Africa

18 Dec 2023

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ESG & Sustainability
SA welcomes COP28 agreement global adaptation efforts on climate change

14 Dec 2023

Image: Officials inspect the carcass of an elephant in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, 7 December 2023, Reuters/Nyasha Chigono
ESG & Sustainability
Dozens of Zimbabwe elephants die as climate change dries up Hwange park

Nyasha Chingono 8 Dec 2023

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ESG & Sustainability
#COP28: South Africa's climate change regime and just energy transition "stocktake"

5 Dec 2023

SAICA hosts inaugural Climate Change Conference
Finance
SAICA hosts inaugural Climate Change Conference

Issued by SAICA 5 Dec 2023

Exxaro and Council of Geoscience sign MOU for sustainability
Energy & Mining
Exxaro in sustainability and decarbonisation partnership with Council of Geoscience

5 Dec 2023

Image: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (7th R), stands for a photograph the Zayed Sustainability Prize with the winners during COP28 UAE, Al Wasl Plaza, Expo City. Seen with HE Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Director General of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, and COP28 President (L). (Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court)
ESG & Sustainability
#COP28: Zayed Sustainability Prize winners

4 Dec 2023

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing the G77 Summit. Source: x.com
Energy & Mining
#COP28: Ramaphosa calls for unity among developing nations

3 Dec 2023

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ESG & Sustainability
#COP28: UAE commits $30bn to climate action finance fund

1 Dec 2023

Source: Supplied. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Majesty King Charles III open the inaugural Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum.
Finance
UAE launches groundbreaking COP28 Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum

1 Dec 2023

Solar PV panels atop the Shoprite Group Centurion distribution centre 2. Source: Supplied
Energy & Mining
Shoprite Group doubles renewable energy use, champions proactive climate action

1 Dec 2023

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ESG & Sustainability
#COP28: Unpacking Africa’s emboldened agenda

Charles Douglas 29 Nov 2023

South Africa to miss 2030 emissions goal as it keeps coal plants burning
ESG & Sustainability
South Africa to miss 2030 emissions goal as it keeps coal plants burning

Promit Mukherjee 9 Nov 2023

The critical impact of buildings on ESG goals
Property
The critical impact of buildings on ESG goals

Issued by Catchwords 8 Nov 2023

'COP28 UAE' logo is displayed on the screen during the opening ceremony of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) under the theme of 'United on Climate Action Toward COP28', in Abu Dhabi, UAE, 16 January 2023. Reuters/Rula Rouhana/File Photo
ESG & Sustainability
Impasse broken on climate fund before COP28 but tough road ahead

Valerie Volcovici and Kate Abnett 7 Nov 2023

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