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Source: © Mail & Guardian Paste technology can reduce the risk of particle segregation, improve the stability of deposited tailings and eliminate the pond on top of tailings deposits and potentially lower overall costs

Science & Engineering

Using proven approaches to rehabilitate legacy mines

Shameer Hareeparsad 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

Image: South African protest against coal - Kgara Kevin Rack

Environmental Law

South African court says no to new coal-fired power: What’s behind the ruling

Melanie Murcott 14 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf Robin van Wyk, head of LnP Beyond Legal’s Environmental Practice says limited exemptions granted to Eskom reflect a complex balancing act between environmental responsibility and energy security and gives some practical steps going forward

Energy

Eskom’s limited emissions exemptions: A complex balancing act, practical steps going forward

Robin van Wyk 11 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied. Marle Hooman

Infrastructure & Utilities

From mining to metros: How ventilation technology is advancing South Africa's tunnels

Marle Hooman 8 Apr 2025

Why the Tesla backlash could help electric cars finally go mainstream

Fuel & Energy

Why the Tesla backlash could help electric cars finally go mainstream

Hannah Budnitz 1 Apr 2025

The retired coal-fired Komati Power Station, operated by Eskom, is seen near Komati village, in the Mpumalanga province in South Africa, 9 May 2024. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

Climate Change

South Africa grants Eskom coal plants limited emissions exemptions

Wendell Roelf 1 Apr 2025

Source: © UMK UMK in the Northern Cape

Sustainability

Compliance not enough, environmental regulations must be surpassed

Joe Mosupyoe, 27 Mar 2025

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Climate Change

SA to partake in Petersberg Climate Dialogue

24 Mar 2025

Source: Global NCD Alliance Forum.

Healthcare

A breath of fresh air: How Kigali’s car-free Sundays keep people moving

Zano Kunene 28 Feb 2025

Source: Supplied. Tandi Jacobs, operations manager, Internal Developers (ID).

Office Property

2025: A pivotal year for South Africa’s office real estate dynamics

27 Jan 2025

Elevating excellence in people practices - Momentum Group certified as Top Employer for 2025

HR & Management

Elevating excellence in people practices - Momentum Group certified as Top Employer for 2025

Issued by Momentum Group 16 Jan 2025

Outstanding air emission results announced for Sustainable Heating's Biomass Steam Plant in Gqeberha

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Outstanding air emission results announced for Sustainable Heating's Biomass Steam Plant in Gqeberha

Issued by Overall Events & Communication 12 Dec 2024

Designing recreation rooms in the office: Strategies for boosting morale and creativity at work

Interior Design

Designing recreation rooms in the office: Strategies for boosting morale and creativity at work

Issued by Trend Group 29 Nov 2024

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Climate Change

SA welcomes $300bn commitment for climate finance

26 Nov 2024

Finance

Multilateral banks urged to boost funding for Africa's methane reduction

15 Nov 2024

Smart cities in South Africa – the role of technology in urban development

Technology

Smart cities in South Africa – the role of technology in urban development

Issued by ASUS 29 Oct 2024

Activists from the Vaal region protested outside the Department of Mineral Resources in Pretoria against Glubay’s proposed mine. Residents are concerned about water, soil and air pollution from the proposed mine. Photos: Ihsaan Haffejee / GroundUp

Environment & Natural Resources

Opposition to open cast coal mining in Midvaal

Ihsaan Haffejee 29 Oct 2024

Now is the time for the property sector to re-think risk

Markets & Investment

Now is the time for the property sector to re-think risk

Jason Griessel, Issued by Catchwords 24 Oct 2024

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Markets & Investment

Buying a fixer-upper property: 7 things every investor should check

17 Oct 2024

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Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

Air pollution in South Africa: Affordable new devices use AI to monitor hotspots in real time

Bruce Mellado 19 Aug 2024

Hybrid cars are the right choice for South Africa

Commercial & Industrial

Hybrid cars are the right choice for South Africa

Issued by CHANGECARS 13 Aug 2024

Sustainable Heating unveils cutting-edge biomass steam plant at Aspen in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

Food, Water & Energy Security

Sustainable Heating unveils cutting-edge biomass steam plant at Aspen in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

Issued by Overall Events & Communication 3 Jul 2024

Source: Ben Selier, vice president of Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric.

Healthcare

Data centres: Vital components of critical healthcare systems

3 Jul 2024

Source: Supplied.

Property

The surprising impact of buildings on our health and happiness

1 Jul 2024

Eskom gets Kusile Unit 5 boost to end load shedding

Energy

Eskom gets Kusile Unit 5 boost to end load shedding

Lindsey Schutters 1 Jul 2024

How environmental toxins and pollution affect our health, by Medshield

Medical Research

How environmental toxins and pollution affect our health, by Medshield

Issued by Stone 25 Jun 2024

Climate-proofing workplaces: Prioritising safety and sustainability

Occupational Health & Safety

Climate-proofing workplaces: Prioritising safety and sustainability

Kate Collier 23 May 2024

Source: Supplied.

Residential Property

SSA's Fine & Country: Eco-home trends, sustainable tips

2 May 2024

Healthcare

SA firms urged to tackle indoor air quality

Lynne Kuter 25 Apr 2024

How to improve indoor air quality and breathe easier

Fashion & Homeware

How to improve indoor air quality and breathe easier

Issued by LG 25 Apr 2024

Edge Growth drives development of green SMEs

SMEs

Edge Growth drives development of green SMEs

Issued by Edge Growth 28 Mar 2024

Andrea Carr, head of R&D at e4

Property Development

There's a Proptech revolution happening in 2024

25 Jan 2024

Source: Supplied.

Office Property

8 amenities that drive business leasing decisions

5 Jan 2024

Emerging green trends shaping the residential landscape in SA

Residential Property

Emerging green trends shaping the residential landscape in SA

22 Dec 2023

Source: Mikael Blomkvist

Materials & Equipment

Better air quality control can improve construction efficiency

19 Dec 2023

Construction begins on The Fynbos

Residential Property

Construction begins on The Fynbos

19 Dec 2023

Exxaro and Council of Geoscience sign MOU for sustainability

Sustainability

Exxaro in sustainability and decarbonisation partnership with Council of Geoscience

5 Dec 2023

Source: Yael Geffen, chief executive officer and a shareholder of Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty.

Trends

#BizTrends2024: The shifting landscape of cities

Yael Geffen 8 Jan 2024

Applications open for bursaries in environmental field

Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

Applications open for bursaries in environmental field

22 Sep 2023

The importance of environmental impairment insurance

Higher Education

The importance of environmental impairment insurance

Sanele Shabalala, Issued by Milpark Education 22 Aug 2023

Healthcare

From fatal allergies to heart attacks and cholera - the devastating health effects of global warming in Africa

Lenore Manderson 7 Sep 2023

CoJ engineers identify 3 potential causes of Joburg CBD explosion

Infrastructure & Utilities

CoJ engineers identify 3 potential causes of Joburg CBD explosion

21 Jul 2023

Load shedding hampering efficiency, effectiveness of waste management sector

Infrastructure & Utilities

Load shedding hampering efficiency, effectiveness of waste management sector

21 Jul 2023

#PropertyRevamped: The Fynbos, a landmark development for sustainable architecture in Africa

Mixed-Use Property

#PropertyRevamped: The Fynbos, a landmark development for sustainable architecture in Africa

Sindy Peters 11 Jul 2023

Image source: Mount Polley from

Environment & Natural Resources

National environmental management laws now in force

Garyn Rapson, Tsoseletso Bogopa, and Hassan Mahlawe 6 Jul 2023

#YouthMonth: 'Embrace your love for design, let it fuel your motivation' - Zwelibanzi Nzuza

Interior Design

#YouthMonth: 'Embrace your love for design, let it fuel your motivation' - Zwelibanzi Nzuza

Sindy Peters 15 Jun 2023

Source: Supplied. MG Health, chief executive officer, Andre Bothma.

Pharmaceuticals

MG Health to triple production amid surging global demand for medical cannabis

5 Jun 2023