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Smartfill joins Transform’s R9m initiative to drive circular economy innovation in South Africa
11th April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Transform – a partnership between the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Unilever and EY – is empowering South Africa’s circular economy with R9-million in grant funding and business... 


Landmark initiative will facilitate greener future
11th April 2025

In a move that bridges mining, energy and sustainability, blue ammonia producer Suiso and public research institute the Council for Geoscience (CGS) have entered a collaboration to research South... 


Association highlights stagnation of localisation levels
11th April 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Faced with many domestic and global obstacles over the past five years, the automotive sector is tracking behind the growth targets it set out to achieve when South Africa’s Automotive Industry... 


R132bn of private renewables to be built in South Africa by 2030 – report
8th April 2025 By: Terence Creamer

A new Green Cape report is forecasting that 6 GW of new private solar PV and 3.5 GW of new private wind capacity will be installed in South Africa by 2030, involving total investments of... 


Africa's top climate negotiator says 'no reverse gear' on commitments
4th April 2025 By: Reuters

The world has no choice but to press on with climate commitments despite the United States pulling out of a key international accord, given the threats posed by global warming and the progress... 


Navigating global challenges and opportunities for sustainability in a time of Trump
4th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A recent webinar hosted by Creamer Media Webinars on behalf of the newly rebranded Sustainability and ESG Africa Conference and Expo (SEACon) provided critical insights into how US President Donald... 


Off-grid toilet-tech project in Cape Town adds new pilot sites
4th April 2025 By: Irma Venter

Off-grid sanitation technology is now operational at two pilot sites in Strandfontein and Macassar, with three new sites to be added by the end of June, says the City of Cape Town (CoCT). The city... 


Nelspruit branch helps paper and pulp facility remain competitive
28th March 2025

South Africa’s paper and pulp industry is a vital economic sector, with the adoption of sustainable practices, such as improved energy efficiency, having bolstered its resilience despite challenges... 


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Climate Change

Nelspruit branch helps paper and pulp facility remain competitive

South Africa’s paper and pulp industry is a vital economic sector, with the adoption of sustainable practices, such as improved energy efficiency, having bolstered its resilience despite challenges... 


78% of businesses in Africa made climate-friendly investments in past 5 years – survey

According to audit and assurance firm PwC’s twenty-eighth ‘Annual Global CEO Survey’, 78% of CEOs in sub-Saharan Africa initiated climate-friendly investments in the past five years, and are... 


African exporters to face market challenges as EU expands Carbon Border Tax

Recent amendments to the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) regulatory framework, introduced on February 26, are expected to have significant implications for African exporters. The... 


TIA names 2025 Cleantech Innovation Programme – South Africa winner

Government incubation organisation the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) has selected AB Farms, led by entrepreneur Mogale Maleka, as the winner of the 2025 Global Cleantech Innovation Programme –... 


Climate Change Act implementation starts

The Climate Change Act has been published in the Government Gazette and is aimed at enabling the development of an effective climate change response, as well as a long-term, just transition to a... 


Presidential Climate Commission calls for recommitment to global efforts on climate action

The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) has called for a recommitment to global efforts on climate action at its seventeenth ordinary quarterly meeting on March 7. The meeting was convened to... 


Decision nears on $2.6bn of green funds for South Africa

A decision on a disbursement by the World Bank-linked Climate Investment Funds that would trigger a $2.6-billion green-finance package for South Africa may be made as early as Friday, people with... 


Western Cape, National Business Initiative, sign MoU on climate change and growth

The Western Cape provincial government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Business Initiative (NBi) on Thursday afternoon, to establish a new climate and economic... 


Environmental Studies

Deep-sea research quest around African coast may aid fishing stock recovery

The Around Africa Expedition is a collaborative expedition along the African coastline led by global ocean exploration non-profit organisations, OceanX and the newly established OceanQuest, The... 


We must adapt to permanently 1.5 ºC warmer climate, scientist says

Global warming has not only surpassed 1.5 ºC above preindustrial levels but is also set to remain at or above that level permanently, University of the Witwatersrand Professor Francois Engelbrecht... 


Sensors ensure precise measurements during tyre recycling process

The sensors installed at forward-​looking recycling and plant engineering company Pyrum Innovations’ tyre shredding facility in Dillingen, Germany, offer precise pressure and level measurements... 


Ocean productivity likely to decline in the future, satellite data shows – CSIR

Of 15 global Earth system models of how climate change will impact oceans, those that project a future decline in primary production in oceans correlate most closely with remote sensing satellite... 


CSIR monitoring wind disruptions in Cape Town that are undermining fruit exporters

The Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research- (CSIR-) hosted Alliance for Collaboration on Climate and Earth Systems Science (Access), along with other CSIR researchers and partners, have... 


Smoggy Sasolburg illustrates conflict between economy and clean air

From the moment Mpho Putsoenyane's daughter Hlompho was born in Zamdela, a South African township beside the smokestacks and gas flares of Sasol's oldest coal-to-liquid refinery, the baby struggled... 


IAEA, Anglo American to cooperate on research into stopping soil salinisation

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has announced that it is partnering with Anglo American, and in particular the latter’s Crop Nutrients business, to undertake research intended to... 


National programme endorses adoption of sustainable practices

National industry support programme The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) emphasises that more concerted efforts must be taken to help industries become more... 


Policy Enforcement

Navigating global challenges and opportunities for sustainability in a time of Trump

A recent webinar hosted by Creamer Media Webinars on behalf of the newly rebranded Sustainability and ESG Africa Conference and Expo (SEACon) provided critical insights into how US President Donald... 


Drones improve disaster management efforts in high-risk areas

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), with their ability to provide real-time data, high-resolution imagery and rapid assessment capabilities, are fast becoming indispensable tools for effectively and... 


African exporters to face market challenges as EU expands Carbon Border Tax

Recent amendments to the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) regulatory framework, introduced on February 26, are expected to have significant implications for African exporters. The... 


ICMM publishes new biodiversity protection, restoration guidance for mining, metals sector

Mining and metals advocacy group ICMM has published new guidance to help mining and metals companies achieve and maintain no net loss of biodiversity at their operations, as well as to strive for... 


Climate Change Act implementation starts

The Climate Change Act has been published in the Government Gazette and is aimed at enabling the development of an effective climate change response, as well as a long-term, just transition to a... 


Innovative fuel alternatives benefit multiple industries

As part of its long-term “Shape Tomorrow” strategy, petroleum company MOL Group has successfully produced and tested a diesel fuel containing hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and a sustainable... 


Firm cites plans to mitigate downturn

To navigate and mitigate the challenges facing the petrochemicals industry, South Korean chemicals company SK Chemicals, last month announced that it would be focusing on high-value-added specialty... 


Projects improve hydrogen production, carbon reduction

In line with its 2030 ambition to decarbonise the hydrogen used in its European refineries, TotalEnergies has signed agreements with Air Liquide to develop two projects in the Netherlands, for the... 


Recycling & Waste Management

Off-grid toilet-tech project in Cape Town adds new pilot sites

Off-grid sanitation technology is now operational at two pilot sites in Strandfontein and Macassar, with three new sites to be added by the end of June, says the City of Cape Town (CoCT). The city... 


Parktown reclaimer hub partnership provides secure work space for informal reclaimers

The Parktown Reclaimer Sorting and Solar Baling Hub was launched in May 2024 and provides a secure, structured work space that has transformed waste management, while uplifting the reclaimers who... 


Petco encourages more consumers to join recycling efforts

Ahead of Global Recycling Day on March 18, producer responsibility organisation Petco asserts that even small actions can make a big impact. The organisation laments that valuable recyclable... 


Firm cites plans to mitigate downturn

To navigate and mitigate the challenges facing the petrochemicals industry, South Korean chemicals company SK Chemicals, last month announced that it would be focusing on high-value-added specialty... 


Lubrication firm launches sustainable oil buy-back initiative

Leader in lubrication solutions Atlas Oil in February announced the launch of its Sustainable Oil Buy-Back Program, in partnership with the nonprofit organisation Rose Foundation. This initiative... 


More work needed to ensure pollution in dams eliminated

An increase in intergovernmental commitment and stakeholder coordination is required to mitigate the ongoing pollution that plagues the Hartbeespoort dam and other polluted dams and rivers across... 


Sustainable solutions for the beverage industry

Label and packaging specialists CCL Label will showcase the latest additions to its Sustainable Label range – Low-Temperature WashOff, Low-Temperature EcoStream, and EcoFloat WHITE – at the Propak... 


EU regulation encourages sustainable packaging

The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which took effect on February 11, is expected to have minimal impact on South African manufacturers. However, the regulation presents... 


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