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Models can optimise ‘silent hero’
17th October 2025 By: Halima Frost

New research and development about groundwater management models for smarter drought planning has been announced by tertiary education institution Nelson Mandela University (NMU), which notes that... 


New framework to improve service capability
17th October 2025 By: Halima Frost

Having employed a mixed-methods approach to engage a range of South African water utilities, research conducted by tertiary education institute the University of Pretoria’s (UP’s) Graduate School... 


Bank champions balanced energy future for Africa
17th October 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

As Africa grapples with deep-rooted energy poverty and mounting climate pressures, financial services provider Standard Bank is positioning itself as a key enabler of a pragmatic just energy... 


Cape Town’s Potsdam wastewater plant upgrade reaches 60% completion mark
17th October 2025 By: Irma Venter

Construction of the Potsdam Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) in Cape Town, currently one of the Western Cape’s largest infrastructure projects at a cost of R5.2-billion, has reached 60%... 


SEACon considers importance of ESG leadership, reporting in Africa
16th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Sustainability and ESG Africa Conference (SEACon) 2025, held this week in Sandton, explored the importance of sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) as a strategic... 


Harbour-based fishing-net recycling facility launched in Cape Town
13th October 2025 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s first harbour-based fishing-net recycling facility has opened its doors at the V&A Waterfront, in Cape Town. The containerised micro-recycling pod, located at Collier Jetty,... 


DFFE achieves unqualified audit for 2024/25 financial year
13th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has achieved an unqualified audit opinion from the Auditor-General for the 2024/25 financial year ended March 31, which reflects... 


Ford Wildlife Trust supports EWT to protect the ‘vulnerable’ Blue Crane
10th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

There is growing concern about the future of South Africa's national bird, the Blue Crane, with a high risk of extinction in the wild in the medium term, the Ford Wildlife Trust reports. It points... 


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Climate Change

SEACon to fortify sustainability in changing times

To ensure alignment between private investment and public policy priorities, this year’s Sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Africa Conference and Expo (SEACon) has been... 


ESG adoption driven by climate change

Climate change is accelerating environmental, social and governance (ESG) adoption by pushing companies to view sustainability as a source of competitiveness, consistent with the Ecological... 


New centre to champion corporate governance, sustainability

The graduate school of business administration at tertiary education institute University of the Witwatersrand, Wits Business School (WBS), has announced the launch of new Wits Mervyn King Centre... 


Dialogue highlights role of African financial institutions in driving sustainable development

While African financial institutions play an important role in driving sustainable development amid global challenges such as climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss, tackling climate and... 


Redefine commemorates GBCSA certifications

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Redefine Properties has been awarded three new Net Zero Carbon Level 2: Building and Occupant Emissions (Measured) certifications by nonprofit the Green... 


European Commission launches €545m Initiative to Accelerate Africa’s clean energy transition

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has announced a €545-million Team Europe package to support Africa's transition to clean energy. The announcement was made by means of a video... 


African companies are realising financial value from decarbonisation investments – survey 

Consultancy Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and sustainability management company CO2 AI has found in a survey that only 6% of large African companies currently comprehensively measure emissions,... 


UFS announces 400 000-tree planting initiative across South Africa

The University of the Free State (UFS) has announced a five-year initiative called Greener SA through which 400 000 trees will be planted across South Africa. The project brings together efforts by... 


Environmental Studies

New framework to improve service capability

Having employed a mixed-methods approach to engage a range of South African water utilities, research conducted by tertiary education institute the University of Pretoria’s (UP’s) Graduate School... 


Bank champions balanced energy future for Africa

As Africa grapples with deep-rooted energy poverty and mounting climate pressures, financial services provider Standard Bank is positioning itself as a key enabler of a pragmatic just energy... 


Ford Wildlife Trust supports EWT to protect the ‘vulnerable’ Blue Crane

There is growing concern about the future of South Africa's national bird, the Blue Crane, with a high risk of extinction in the wild in the medium term, the Ford Wildlife Trust reports. It points... 


SEACon to fortify sustainability in changing times

To ensure alignment between private investment and public policy priorities, this year’s Sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Africa Conference and Expo (SEACon) has been... 


Conference highlights sustainability, innovation

The joint Southern African Vinyls Association (Sava) and Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (Sappma) conference featured a Sava-focused course, titled PVC Transformation:... 


Organisation casts doubt over Sasol roadmap

Questions remain regarding the feasibility of chemicals and energy company Sasol’s emission reduction roadmap (ERR), which includes emission-reduction targets and timelines. There are significant... 


ESG adoption driven by climate change

Climate change is accelerating environmental, social and governance (ESG) adoption by pushing companies to view sustainability as a source of competitiveness, consistent with the Ecological... 


New centre to champion corporate governance, sustainability

The graduate school of business administration at tertiary education institute University of the Witwatersrand, Wits Business School (WBS), has announced the launch of new Wits Mervyn King Centre... 


Policy Enforcement

SEACon to fortify sustainability in changing times

To ensure alignment between private investment and public policy priorities, this year’s Sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Africa Conference and Expo (SEACon) has been... 


ESG adoption driven by climate change

Climate change is accelerating environmental, social and governance (ESG) adoption by pushing companies to view sustainability as a source of competitiveness, consistent with the Ecological... 


New centre to champion corporate governance, sustainability

The graduate school of business administration at tertiary education institute University of the Witwatersrand, Wits Business School (WBS), has announced the launch of new Wits Mervyn King Centre... 


Dialogue highlights role of African financial institutions in driving sustainable development

While African financial institutions play an important role in driving sustainable development amid global challenges such as climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss, tackling climate and... 


African companies are realising financial value from decarbonisation investments – survey 

Consultancy Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and sustainability management company CO2 AI has found in a survey that only 6% of large African companies currently comprehensively measure emissions,... 


Eskom says it remains committed to gas-to-power despite uMhlathuze enviro authorisation setback

State-owned power utility Eskom says its focus remains on advancing its gas strategy as an enabler of energy security, economic growth and the transition to cleaner energy after the Supreme Court... 


Awareness tech changes property sector

Having identified a need for real-time situational awareness among cities, utilities and many commercial and industrial property owners, data and AI company The Awareness Company has recalibrated... 


Property management group driving sustainability goals

Underpinned by sustainability, the goal of South African real estate investment trust Growthpoint Properties is to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across its portfolio by 2050. “We continue to... 


Recycling & Waste Management

Infrastructure Fund secures R550m grant for Jhb waste-to-energy project

The Infrastructure Fund, a blended finance platform created through a partnership between the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), the National Treasury and Infrastructure South Africa, has... 


PET plastic recycling plant opens in Cape Town

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dr Dion George has cut the ribbon on Extrupet’s new food-grade polyethylene terephthalate – PET – plastic recycling plant in Cape Town. The... 


SEACon to fortify sustainability in changing times

To ensure alignment between private investment and public policy priorities, this year’s Sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Africa Conference and Expo (SEACon) has been... 


ESG adoption driven by climate change

Climate change is accelerating environmental, social and governance (ESG) adoption by pushing companies to view sustainability as a source of competitiveness, consistent with the Ecological... 


New centre to champion corporate governance, sustainability

The graduate school of business administration at tertiary education institute University of the Witwatersrand, Wits Business School (WBS), has announced the launch of new Wits Mervyn King Centre... 


Infrastructure gaps stall recycling

Biodegradable, compostable and recyclable are terms that denote a “straightforward” understanding, but waste management company Interwaste says they actually imply “vastly different” end-of-life... 


Cape Town’s Potsdam wastewater plant upgrade reaches 60% completion mark

Construction of the Potsdam Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) in Cape Town, currently one of the Western Cape’s largest infrastructure projects at a cost of R5.2-billion, has reached 60%... 


Mathe Group to export steel recovered from waste tyres to India, South Korea

Radial truck tyre recycling company Mathe Group has commissioned new equipment, including a new clean steel mill with an automated packaging line and several de-beading machines, to extract... 


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