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An old woman hospitalized for dehydration during the recent record heat wave, receives IV drip while she is being consulted at an hospital in Niamey, Niger, 13 April 2024. Reuters/ Mahamadou Hamidou
ESG & Sustainability
Deadly heat in W Africa warns of climate change-driven scorchers to come

Boureima Balima and Abdel-Kader Mazou 20 hours

South Africa has a growing appetite for new energy vehicles.
Energy & Mining
New energy vehicles gain ground in South Africa

Eduardo Urzagasti 11 Apr 2024

Is South Africa ready for a sustainable transformation in last-mile delivery?
Logistics & Transport
Is South Africa ready for a sustainable transformation in last-mile delivery?

13 Mar 2024

Nanotechnology promises to help farmers cut pesticide use – but could also make chemicals more toxic
Agriculture
Nanotechnology promises to help farmers cut pesticide use – but could also make chemicals more toxic

Tom Nederstigt and Martina G. Vijver 26 Feb 2024

South Africa’s economic growth depends on tourism – here’s how to get the most out of it
Tourism & Travel
South Africa’s economic growth depends on tourism – here’s how to get the most out of it

Nick Dickson 23 Feb 2024

Dominique dHotman, head of Ooba Solar
Construction & Engineering
Post #Sona2024 blackouts were a reality check

14 Feb 2024

5 key trends for air travel in 2024
Logistics & Transport
5 key trends for air travel in 2024

Wrenelle Stander 13 Feb 2024

Image source: Petr Malinak –
ESG & Sustainability
Investing in Africa's bright, green energy future

Angela Simpson and Matthew Martin 12 Feb 2024

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

Katja Hamilton 9 Feb 2024

Vikash Rampathi, segment marketing lead at Schneider Electric
Energy & Mining
3 steps SA must take to secure green hydrogen future

Vikash Rampathi 25 Jan 2024

Gwede Mantashe is a strong advocate for developing the SA gas economy.
Energy & Mining
DMRE's Gas Act amendment points to major industry overhaul

Lindsey Schutters 23 Jan 2024

Urban agriculture isn’t as climate-friendly as it seems – but these best practices can transform gardens and city farms
Agriculture
Urban agriculture isn’t as climate-friendly as it seems – but these best practices can transform gardens and city farms

Jason Hawes, Benjamin Goldstein and Joshua Newell 23 Jan 2024

Global air travel hits 99% of pre-pandemic levels in November
Tourism & Travel
Global air travel hits 99% of pre-pandemic levels in November

12 Jan 2024

Woodlands Dairy unveils new sustainability campaign: The truth tastes good
ESG & Sustainability
Woodlands Dairy unveils new sustainability campaign: The truth tastes good

Issued by Woodlands Dairy 10 Jan 2024

Driving the future – EVs are the ultimate opportunity for South Africa
Logistics & Transport
Driving the future – EVs are the ultimate opportunity for South Africa

Viren Sookhun 9 Jan 2024

#BizTrends2024: 5 key trends transforming the transport and logistics industry
Logistics & Transport
#BizTrends2024: 5 key trends transforming the transport and logistics industry

Vanessa Schonborn 8 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

Eni announces the introduction of gas into the Tango floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility moored in Congolese waters. Source: Eni
Energy & Mining
SA’s largest onshore LNG project shows forward momentum in gas sector for 2024

NJ Ayuk 3 Jan 2024

Source: 123RF.
Finance
Sanlam Investments backs South Africa's green hydrogen strategy

2 Jan 2024

Source: 123RF.
Energy & Mining
Gold rush for green: Africa poised to seize opportunity for clean technology leadership

NJ Ayuk 1 Jan 2024

Coffee firms turning away from Africa as EU deforestation law looms
Agriculture
Coffee firms turning away from Africa as EU deforestation law looms

Maytaal Angel and Dewi Kurniawati 19 Dec 2023

The logo of French oil and gas company TotalEnergies is seen at the company's headquarters skyscraper in the financial and business district of La Defense, near Paris. Source: Reuters/Gonzalo Fuentes
Energy & Mining
TotalEnergies head Pouyanne pledges $6bn for Nigeria energy

Sudip Kar-Gupta and Felix Onuah 18 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

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

14 Dec 2023

Do EVs make sense in SA?
Automotive
Do EVs make sense in SA?

Issued by AutoTrader 14 Dec 2023

AEC: 'African nations must reject promises of aid and handouts to abandon their oil and gas as COP28 wraps up'
Energy & Mining
African Energy Chamber is an outspoken advocate for African oil and gas

NJ Ayuk 10 Dec 2023

Source: Reuters.
Finance
#COP28: Development bank head urges African exemption from EU carbon tax

Simon Jessop 7 Dec 2023

Johann de Bruin, CEO at Erudite
Energy & Mining
Forget LNG and hydrogen, uranium could end energy poverty in Africa

Johann de Bruin 6 Dec 2023

How electric vehicles are accelerating the end of the oil age
Automotive
How electric vehicles are accelerating the end of the oil age

6 Dec 2023

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

5 Dec 2023

Senzo Ndlangamandla comes out on top at SAICA’s Top-35-Under-35 decennium award ceremony
Finance
Senzo Ndlangamandla comes out on top at SAICA’s Top-35-Under-35 decennium award ceremony

Issued by SAICA 5 Dec 2023

Image: Supplied
HR & Management
Green energy boom and its impact on jobs in SA

22 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

Gwede Mantashe speaks at Africa Energy Week. Source: Lindsey Schutters
Energy & Mining
South Africa's fight against energy poverty is getting dirty

Lindsey Schutters 6 Nov 2023

Environmental activists came together to picket outside Parliament to oppose TotalEnergies’ offshore drilling for oil and gas. Photo: Qaqamba Falintenjwa | GroundUp
ESG & Sustainability
Activists demand end to TotalEnergies offshore drilling

Qaqamba Falithenjwa 6 Nov 2023

South African Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramakgopa briefs members of the media after his visit to assess progress on bringing back online faulty units and boosting power generation at the Kusile Power Station, in Delmas. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko
Energy & Mining
SA to plug power gap with 3GW of gas projects and Koeberg extension

Nelson Banya 5 Nov 2023

Source: Wikipedia
Energy & Mining
#AEW2023: Nuclear could solve Africa's energy poverty

20 Oct 2023

The hydrogen economy is about more than just energy transition
Energy & Mining
The hydrogen economy is about more than just energy transition

Viren Sookhun 11 Oct 2023

Safripol's 10-Megawatt Sasolburg renewable energy plant shows sustainability is good for business
Energy & Mining
Safripol's 10-Megawatt Sasolburg renewable energy plant shows sustainability is good for business

Issued by Safripol 9 Oct 2023

EV transformation presents big prospects for tech firms to collaborate with the automotive sector
Automotive
EV transformation presents big prospects for tech firms to collaborate with the automotive sector

Sy Gourrah 3 Oct 2023

Mpumalanga gas agreement shows potential of LNG economy in Africa
Energy & Mining
Mpumalanga gas agreement shows potential of LNG economy in Africa

21 Sep 2023

EV sales growth points to oil demand peaking by 2030 - so why is the oil industry doubling down on production?
Automotive
EV sales growth points to oil demand peaking by 2030 - so why is the oil industry doubling down on production?

Robert Brecha 20 Sep 2023

Source: Lindsey Schutters
Energy & Mining
#SAOGC2023: Gwede Mantashe claims CIA is funding anti-gas NGOs

Lindsey Schutters 13 Sep 2023

Source:
Agriculture
Farmers go green: How renewable energy is changing the agriculture industry

13 Sep 2023

Source: World Bank
Energy & Mining
Djibouti inaugurates first wind farm, pioneering renewable energy ambitions

11 Sep 2023

Africa is still a top destination for oil and gas exploration. Source: Supplied
Energy & Mining
Oil and gas is still big business in Africa

NJ Ayuk 4 Sep 2023

Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia and Global Citizen announce the fourth annual Global Town Hall 2023
ESG & Sustainability
Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia and Global Citizen announce the fourth annual Global Town Hall 2023

Issued by OnPoint PR 1 Sep 2023

Karpowership procurement deal intended for 20 year contract. Source: Karpowership
Energy & Mining
Winde and WCG make official statement to oppose Karpowership

24 Aug 2023

Sustaining existing trade partnerships and finding new markets is imperative for SA agriculture
Agriculture
Sustaining existing trade partnerships and finding new markets is imperative for SA agriculture

John Hudson 22 Aug 2023

#WomensMonth: Renewables are key to closing gender gap in the energy sector
Energy & Mining
#WomensMonth: Renewables are key to closing gender gap in the energy sector

Tamee Soudien-Witten 8 Aug 2023

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