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Google is going ‘all in’ on AI. It’s part of a troubling trend in big tech

Technology

Google is going ‘all in’ on AI. It’s part of a troubling trend in big tech

Zena Assaad 4 Jun 2025

Shoprite Group rolls out fully recyclable potato bags

Packaging

Shoprite Group rolls out fully recyclable potato bags

20 May 2025

Source: Supplied. Robert Erasmus, managing director at Sanitech.

Infrastructure & Utilities

How in-home sanitation is revolutionising life in South Africa's informal settlements

Robert Erasmus 19 May 2025

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Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

Tiny technology that can find pollution in South Africa’s water and trap it

Philiswa Nomngongo 6 May 2025

Source: © 123rf Anoop Hariparsad, digital energy business unit leader, Schneider Electric says a microgrid can manage backup systems effectively and contribute significantly to sustainability goals by reducing carbon footprints

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Mircogrids: Managing backup systems and reducing carbon footprints

Anoop Hariparsad 23 Apr 2025

Inaugural Africa Food Show set for June 2025

Exhibitions & Events

Inaugural Africa Food Show set for June 2025

17 Apr 2025

Dan Marokane, group chief executive, Eskom and Ben Magara, CEO of Exxaro Resources. the two organisations have signed a MoU to reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality and ensure a just transition to a low-carbon economy

Sustainability

Exxaro, Eskom MoU to reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality and ensure a just energy transition

15 Apr 2025

Source: Hotel Verde. Hotel Verde, Africa’s greenest hotel, exemplifies sustainable infrastructure and green job creation in South Africa’s tourism and construction sectors.

Economy

Green infrastructure and jobs: South Africa’s plan for a brighter economic future

Teboho Makhabane 11 Apr 2025

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Legislation & Regulation

Kenya launches national strategy for responsible AI development

3 Apr 2025

Source: Source: Donald J. Trump/Facebook.

Taxation & Regulation

Trump's trade war: US slaps 30% tariff on South African imports

Katja Hamilton 3 Apr 2025

Source: © The Assay Roof bolters are one of the key interventions behind the 96% reduction in FOG-related fatalities over the past 31 years

Health & Safety

Action Plan Day of Learning critival to eliminate Falls of Ground

31 Mar 2025

Agriculture

The role of sugarcane in securing South Africa's aviation fuel supply

Higgins Mdluli 14 Mar 2025

Louis Strydom, Sales and Marketing Director, Omnia Holdings

Agriculture

Advancing Africa's agriculture: Tackling nutrient efficiency, sustainability, and innovation

Robin Fredericks 24 Feb 2025

Looking for greener processors: Sustainability as a driver of innovation

Technology

Looking for greener processors: Sustainability as a driver of innovation

Werner Joubert, Issued by ASUS 14 Feb 2025

See: Argus Fertilizer Africa Conference addresses trade disruptions and climate challenges

Agriculture

See: Argus Fertilizer Africa Conference addresses trade disruptions and climate challenges

13 Feb 2025

Yesh Surjoodeen is managing director of HP Southern and Central Africa

Trends

#BizTrends2025: African innovation depends on investment and protecting intellectual property

Yesh Surjoodeen 5 Feb 2025

New CSIR app to tackle literacy challenge in children

Primary & Secondary Education

New CSIR app to tackle literacy challenge in children

30 Jan 2025

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Agriculture

Industrial scale farming is flawed: What ecologically-friendly farming practices could look like in Africa

Rachel Wynberg 24 Jan 2025

HIV/AIDS

Vaccines can put an end to HIV – African governments must take the lead in developing them

Glenda Gray and Asa Tapley 2 Jan 2025

Oasis Water introduces South Africa’s first fully recyclable 10L PET refill dispenser bottle

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Oasis Water introduces South Africa’s first fully recyclable 10L PET refill dispenser bottle

Issued by Oasis Water 17 Dec 2024

Beyond funding, here’s what the social sector needs right now

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Beyond funding, here’s what the social sector needs right now

Issued by Next Generation 12 Dec 2024

Altron announces new appointments to support accelerated growth plan

Technology

Altron announces new appointments to support accelerated growth plan

Issued by Altron 11 Dec 2024

SADiLaR launches higher education support programme to advance multilingualism in SA’s universities

Higher Education

SADiLaR launches higher education support programme to advance multilingualism in SA’s universities

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 3 Dec 2024

isiNdebele transitions to Wikipedia’s main platform, expanding visibility for official SA languages

E-learning

isiNdebele transitions to Wikipedia’s main platform, expanding visibility for official SA languages

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 3 Dec 2024

Medical Research

South Africa sees boost in R&D spending

29 Nov 2024

Volkswagen: the end of a German industrial myth?

Dealers

Volkswagen: the end of a German industrial myth?

Frédéric Fréry 22 Nov 2024

SADiLaR - Champion of SA languages’ digital future finds permanent home at NWU

Higher Education

SADiLaR - Champion of SA languages’ digital future finds permanent home at NWU

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 21 Nov 2024

Standard Bank and Soapbox join forces on the UN SDG challenge SA to explore innovative solutions for sustainable business practices

ESG & Sustainability

Standard Bank and Soapbox join forces on the UN SDG challenge SA to explore innovative solutions for sustainable business practices

Issued by Soapbox 19 Nov 2024

Injini, Mastercard Foundation launch 2025 EdTech Fellowship

Skills Training

Injini, Mastercard Foundation launch 2025 EdTech Fellowship

19 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied. Wits team; Anglo American.

Banking

Standard Bank, Soapbox collaborate on SDG challenge

14 Nov 2024

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NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

NPO reserve funds: Why they're crucial and how to build them

Soraya Joonas 5 Nov 2024

Koeberg remains South Africa's sole nuclear power station, but the amendments could pave the way for more development. Source: Eskom

Nuclear Power

Ramokgopa tightens up Nuclear Energy Act

Lindsey Schutters 28 Oct 2024

AfriGIS wins prestigious global hackathon on sustainable finance

Markets & Investment

AfriGIS wins prestigious global hackathon on sustainable finance

Issued by AfriGIS 22 Oct 2024

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Management & Leadership

The big impact of quiet workers: How introverts drive corporate success

14 Oct 2024

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Climate Change

Carbon pricing poses threat to economies of developing countries

11 Oct 2024

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Management & Leadership

Nominations open for boards of PIC, Sasria and Land Bank

1 Oct 2024

Pharmaceuticals

MiKO Pharma's new facility promises affordable, high-quality medicine across Africa

26 Sep 2024

Insect farming in Africa: A unique opportunity for a sustainable future

Agro-processing

Insect farming in Africa: A unique opportunity for a sustainable future

25 Sep 2024

Source: © 123rf This month AI in Advertising examines a key topic in AI: the state of regulation and all the legal issues that this topic raises

AI in Advertising

AI in Advertising: How AI regulation is shaping the future of advertising and its impact

Jarred Cinman 16 Sep 2024

The future of food security: Innovating to feed a growing world

Food, Water & Energy Security

The future of food security: Innovating to feed a growing world

Mic Mann, Issued by Mann Made 30 Aug 2024

Tasneem Karodia co-founder of NewForm Foods

Health & Beauty

#WomensMonth: Tasneem Karodia co-founder of NewForm Foods

Ntandokazi Ntozakhe 28 Aug 2024

Decomposed emulsion and water. Source: BME

Materials & Equipment

BME uncovers blasting solutions for potential acidic sulphate soil

13 Aug 2024

A peek into Mpact’s design centre

Design & Manufacturing

A peek into Mpact’s design centre

Issued by Mpact 8 Aug 2024

Huawei's new inverters provide stability, reliability as SA undergoes a renewable energy revolution

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Huawei's new inverters provide stability, reliability as SA undergoes a renewable energy revolution

Issued by Huawei Technologies 8 Aug 2024

How consumer demand is driving change in food packaging

Packaging

How consumer demand is driving change in food packaging

Issued by KLA 5 Aug 2024

AI is slowly making its way into advanced pharmacology, but will need investor patience.

Data & Analytics

Forget chat bots, AI is helping out in drug discovery and development

Lindsey Schutters 17 Jul 2024

Steenhuisen's budget speech promises positive outlook for agriculture

Agriculture

Steenhuisen's budget speech promises positive outlook for agriculture

17 Jul 2024

Mervyn Gers Ceramics sponsors MasterChef South Africa S5

Fashion & Homeware

Mervyn Gers Ceramics sponsors MasterChef South Africa S5

10 Jul 2024