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ESG & Sustainability

Unesco, ISTIC, and NRF sign MoU to drive sustainability

3 days

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Finance

B20 urges Basel III easing to unlock infrastructure investment across Africa

14 Jul 2025

When financial excellence meets innovation, success is guaranteed for Ramtsilo Trading

Accounting & Auditing

When financial excellence meets innovation, success is guaranteed for Ramtsilo Trading

Tando Faku, Issued by SAICA 14 Jul 2025

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Circular Economy & Waste Management

#WorldPopulationDay: Urgent solutions for the global waste crisis amid population surge

Justin Bott 11 Jul 2025

UP and Vodacom Bulls collaborate on UP Giving Month to fight student hunger and financial exclusion

Higher Education

UP and Vodacom Bulls collaborate on UP Giving Month to fight student hunger and financial exclusion

Issued by University of Pretoria 8 Jul 2025

Edge Growth wins 2025 Impact Intermediary of the Year Award

SMEs

Edge Growth wins 2025 Impact Intermediary of the Year Award

Issued by Edge Growth 7 Jul 2025

Eco labels in SA don’t do the job: how to help customers make informed choices

Packaging

Eco labels in SA don’t do the job: how to help customers make informed choices

Miemie Struwig and Storm Watson 7 Jul 2025

Banking

EXCLUSIVE: Nedbank's Vision 2100 – Armageddon or beacon of hope? The power’s in our hands

Khensani Nobanda 7 Jul 2025

South Africa's economy reignites urgent mental health focus

Employee Wellness

South Africa's economy reignites urgent mental health focus

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 4 Jul 2025

G20 tourism community outreach kicks off in Northern Cape

Tourism

G20 tourism community outreach kicks off in Northern Cape

4 Jul 2025

MultiChoice’s 2025 ESG Report shows progress toward a sustainable, inclusive, empowered Africa

ESG

MultiChoice’s 2025 ESG Report shows progress toward a sustainable, inclusive, empowered Africa

Issued by MultiChoice 3 Jul 2025

Image credit: Sanbi

Climate Change

GCF grants $40m to Sanbi's Eco-Disaster Risk Reduction project

3 Jul 2025

Source: African Development Bank Group.

Construction & Engineering

$474.6m funding for SA's energy and infrastructure overhaul

2 Jul 2025

Cansa brings health experts and services to the workplace

Oncology

Cansa brings health experts and services to the workplace

Issued by CANSA 1 Jul 2025

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Tourism

New GreenWorking Awards to recognise sustainable tourism advertising

1 Jul 2025

Medical Research

How SA discovered anti-cancer compounds in its deep ocean

1 Jul 2025

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Environment & Natural Resources

Why investing in biodiversity is crucial to SDGs

Justin Bott 30 Jun 2025

Pick n Pay’s reaffirms commitment to South African SMMEs

Retail

Pick n Pay’s reaffirms commitment to South African SMMEs

30 Jun 2025

CoGTA-led dialogue bridges sectors to boost municipal performance

ESG & Sustainability

CoGTA-led dialogue bridges sectors to boost municipal performance

Issued by Sappi 26 Jun 2025

Mark Cutifani delivering the keynote address on day one of the London Indaba. Image supplied.

Mining

#LondonIndaba: Africa needs capital, not charity

Maroefah Smith 25 Jun 2025

Business and Arts South Africa appoints Beth Arendse as new CEO

Marketing & Media

Business and Arts South Africa appoints Beth Arendse as new CEO

Issued by Business and Arts South Africa 24 Jun 2025

Source: Supplied. After years of back-and-forth, the City of Cape Town has approved 150 Buiten.

Property Development

Landmark decision in Cape Town as 150 Buitengracht project approved

24 Jun 2025

Study reveals Coca-Cola System's $10.4bn impact is reshaping Africa’s economy

Research

Study reveals Coca-Cola System's $10.4bn impact is reshaping Africa’s economy

24 Jun 2025

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CSI & Philanthropy

Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation joins the Climate Philanthropy Pledge

23 Jun 2025

The last awards ceremony, Friday 20 June, saw South African Bananas, Johannesburg, awarded a Gold Lion (Source: © Instagram)

Cannes Lions

#Cannes2025: Saving the best for last: SA bags a Gold Lion

Danette Breitenbach 22 Jun 2025

City Logistics: Rethinking South African logistics for a greener tomorrow

Road Freight & Fleet Management

City Logistics: Rethinking South African logistics for a greener tomorrow

Issued by City Logistics 20 Jun 2025

Top ICT achievers recognised at 2025 Enterprise Development Graduation

SMEs

Top ICT achievers recognised at 2025 Enterprise Development Graduation

Issued by The Innovator Trust 19 Jun 2025

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Circular Economy & Waste Management

How embracing the circular economy can be a game-changer for businesses

Dan Smith 19 Jun 2025

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Energy

#AEF2025: Unity will drive Africa’s energy revolution

Greg Nott 17 Jun 2025

2025 Africa Impact Investment Awards announces winners

CSI & Philanthropy

2025 Africa Impact Investment Awards announces winners

13 Jun 2025

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Medical Research

African Bioinformatics Institute looks to revolutionise continent’s research, infrastructure

13 Jun 2025

Sanlam Group sponsors Africa's first G20 summit

Sponsorship

Sanlam Group sponsors Africa's first G20 summit

13 Jun 2025

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Trends

Africa's role in executive search trends beyond 2025

Jeremy Bossenger 12 Jun 2025

Woolworths launches Inclusive Justice Institute

ESG

Woolworths launches Inclusive Justice Institute

12 Jun 2025

Image supplied. Andiswa Mkhize, manager, org design and EE; Pontsho Matshediso, talent acquisition specialist; Thando Kondowe, graduate; Msizi Gantsho, graduate; Angela Stofile, HR graduate; Sandi Jama, graduate.

Education & Skills Development

"Skills development is not just a business strategy, it’s a national imperative" – Engen

12 Jun 2025

Image credit: UN

Environment & Natural Resources

SA signs agreement to advance ocean protection

10 Jun 2025

Youth Charter calls for greater cohesion in sports development aligned with SDGs

Youth Month

Youth Charter calls for greater cohesion in sports development aligned with SDGs

10 Jun 2025

Energy & Mining

How to prepare for the inevitability of contractual disputes and project delays

Kirsten Wolmarans 9 Jun 2025

Beyond 2025: The microtrends redefining travel and what it means for industry players

Travel

Beyond 2025: The microtrends redefining travel and what it means for industry players

Robin Fredericks 11 Jun 2025

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ESG & Sustainability

The Big Biodiversity Challenge 2025 is open for entry

3 Jun 2025

Food security in SA: Bridging the gap between national and household food availability

Food Security

Food security in SA: Bridging the gap between national and household food availability

Dawie Maree 3 Jun 2025

The urgent need for collaboration across the continent as the world accelerates its transition to clean energy is reflected in this year’s African Mining Indaba’s (MI26) 2026 theme, Stronger together: Progress through partnerships (Image supplied)

Mining

Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 theme calls for partnerships

30 May 2025

Franchising

Celebrate inaugural World Franchise Day as govt commits to franchise development

28 May 2025

Source: © Joburg Etc The South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) is open for business and ready for investors, says Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe

Energy

Mantashe: SANPC is open for business

27 May 2025

CHEP and WWF South Africa join forces to champion nature conservation

Environment & Natural Resources

CHEP and WWF South Africa join forces to champion nature conservation

Issued by WWF South Africa 27 May 2025

Eighty20 reveals SA’s tea sipping habits

Research

Eighty20 reveals SA’s tea sipping habits

26 May 2025

Manzi Water debuts at automated refill store, Skubu

FMCG

Manzi Water debuts at automated refill store, Skubu

26 May 2025

Master the art of scaling your business with the path to scale bootcamp

SMEs

Master the art of scaling your business with the path to scale bootcamp

Issued by Edge Growth 20 May 2025

Source: Wikipedia.

Property Development

Athlone Power Station's redevelopment hits roadblock

14 May 2025

#AfricaMonth: How Sarah Collins, founder of Wonderbag, is changing lives globally

Africa Month

#AfricaMonth: How Sarah Collins, founder of Wonderbag, is changing lives globally

Evan-Lee Courie 13 May 2025