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Source: BII. Chief executive officer of BII, Nick O’Donohoe, and Saif Malik, head of banking and coverage, UK, Standard Chartered.

Economy

Standard Chartered, BII renew $350m for trade finance

23 hours

Sappi, Agricolleges International partner for forestry education

Forestry

Sappi, Agricolleges International partner for forestry education

1 Nov 2024

The new Act could see a proliferation of oil rigs along South African shores.

Coal, Oil & Gas

New Act swings energy balance in favour of Mantashe policy

Lindsey Schutters 1 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf Scopen’s Sustainability Study in Latin America has found that a focus of communication practices in the region is to promote equality

Marketing

Part 2: Scopen 4th Latam Sustainability Study: Communications promote gender equality

1 Nov 2024

Transforming waste into sustainable earnings

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Transforming waste into sustainable earnings

Issued by MultiChoice 30 Oct 2024

John Hudson, Head of Agriculture, Nedbank Commercial Banking

Agribusiness

It’s time to give agriculture the recognition it deserves

John Hudson 30 Oct 2024

Source: © 123rf Involving employees in sustainability strategies is key to future success says Scopen’s 4th edition Sustainability Study in Latin America report

Marketing

Part 1: Scopen 4th Latam Sustainability Study: 6 key findings

29 Oct 2024

Forestry’s role in advancing South Africa’s sustainable development goals

Forestry

Forestry’s role in advancing South Africa’s sustainable development goals

Dr Ronald Heath 29 Oct 2024

Source: Reuters.

Economy

#Brics2024: Kazan Declaration pushes for new financial systems and peace initiatives

24 Oct 2024

Source: Photohost agency brics-russia2024.ru.

Economy

#BRICS2024: Ramaphosa pushes for fair growth in the Global South

Katja Hamilton 23 Oct 2024

Suhana Gordhan of LoveSong to lead Radio & Audio at The One Show 2025

Advertising

Suhana Gordhan of LoveSong to lead Radio & Audio at The One Show 2025

23 Oct 2024

The minister and deputy minister of minerals and petroleum resources addressed the media at Africa Oil Week 2024.

Coal, Oil & Gas

Mantashe publishes Petroleum Products Bill for public comment

Lindsey Schutters 22 Oct 2024

Q&A: Mokebe Thulo on Building a Better Tomorrow with Aware.org

ESG

Q&A: Mokebe Thulo on Building a Better Tomorrow with Aware.org

Issued by Aware.org 21 Oct 2024

Eduvos 2024 Research Indaba: Empowering sustainable development in Africa

Higher Education

Eduvos 2024 Research Indaba: Empowering sustainable development in Africa

Issued by Eduvos 18 Oct 2024

Eduvos to present at Cambridge Generative AI in Education Conference

Higher Education

Eduvos to present at Cambridge Generative AI in Education Conference

Issued by Eduvos 16 Oct 2024

Source: Equites chief executive officer, Andrea Taverna-Turisan.

Property

Record-low vacancies drive Equites Property Fund’s strong financial performance

15 Oct 2024

Source: standret via

Food Security

Climate resilience key to securing South Africa’s food supply

11 Oct 2024

Graphic Design academics virtual exhibition 2024: Experimental Playground

Higher Education

Graphic Design academics virtual exhibition 2024: Experimental Playground

Issued by Eduvos 10 Oct 2024

Source: Pixabay.

Finance

Can BRICS reshape the financial world? Key decisions to emerge from Moscow gathering

10 Oct 2024

Economic Modelling Academy graduates 18 new economic modellers

Higher Education

Economic Modelling Academy graduates 18 new economic modellers

Issued by Gordon Institute of Business Science 8 Oct 2024

Leap by Provantage: Transforming sustainability across Africa

ESG

Leap by Provantage: Transforming sustainability across Africa

Issued by Provantage 8 Oct 2024

Singularity Summit 2024 gears up with bold plans

Events & Conferencing

Singularity Summit 2024 gears up with bold plans

Issued by Mann Made 3 Oct 2024

South Africa unveils its first electric minibus taxi

Fuel & Energy

South Africa unveils its first electric minibus taxi

2 Oct 2024

Environment & Natural Resources

Plan for reshaping conservation revealed

30 Sep 2024

Source: Supplied. Julie Kae, executive director of Qlik.

Climate Change

Qlik commits to UN Global Compact

30 Sep 2024

Professor Hassina Mouri, a leading figure in medical geology at the University of Johannesburg, has made history as the first female and the first geoscientist from Africa to be elected President of the International Union of Geological Sciences (Image supplied)

Science & Engineering

UJ’s Prof Hassina Mouri first female geoscientist from Africa to lead global scientific body

26 Sep 2024

The business case for ESG in hard times

ESG & Sustainability

The business case for ESG in hard times

Kristina Gubic, Issued by ESG Africa Conference 20 Sep 2024

The Vai script: preserving African heritage through indigenous writing

Art

The Vai script: preserving African heritage through indigenous writing

Nandipha Besman 23 Sep 2024

Metier, through its Sustainable Capital Fund II (MSC II) has acquired Mertech Marine (Image supplied)

Banking

RMB supports Metier's strategic acquisition of Mertech Marine

18 Sep 2024

Township Retail Investment Summit 2024 set for October

Exhibitions & Events

Township Retail Investment Summit 2024 set for October

17 Sep 2024

Source: © 123rf A new R300-million processing facility - a first-of-its-kind technology for Africa - will add an extra 15,000 tonnes per annum of food-grade recycled PET output capacity (Pictured: plastic bottles ready for recycling)

Circular Economy & Waste Management

First for Africa R300m PET recycling plant to add 15,000 tons capacity annually; critical for export-oriented industries

17 Sep 2024

The Coca-Cola System in Africa unveils Water Stewardship Initiative

ESG

The Coca-Cola System in Africa unveils Water Stewardship Initiative

16 Sep 2024

Indaba to tackle food insecurity and drive Zero Hunger by 2030

Agribusiness

Indaba to tackle food insecurity and drive Zero Hunger by 2030

13 Sep 2024

Uniting central SA for #PinkTober 2024

Radio & Audio

Uniting central SA for #PinkTober 2024

Issued by OFM Radio 13 Sep 2024

Banking

#FOCAC2024: Standard Bank champions China-Africa trade ties

Katja Hamilton 13 Sep 2024

Source: South African Market Insights.

Markets & Investment

New JSE Cloud Marketplace promises enhanced investor insights

11 Sep 2024

Tourism drives economic growth in SA with inclusive initiatives

Tourism

Tourism drives economic growth in SA with inclusive initiatives

9 Sep 2024

Kagiso Trust, Spar partner to empower rural farmers with R3m donation

Agriculture

Kagiso Trust, Spar partner to empower rural farmers with R3m donation

9 Sep 2024

Are SA’s malls fit for the communities they serve?

Commercial Property

Are SA’s malls fit for the communities they serve?

Kagiso Mahlangu & Nomaswazi Nkabinde 5 Sep 2024

Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria. Image by T. Obi, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons.

Property

Marking two decades: Broll Nigeria's journey of innovation and growth

5 Sep 2024

Source: New Development Bank.

Banking

South Africa needs to step up to attract investments from the New Development Bank

Duarte da Silva 3 Sep 2024

Leading the charge: Litha Communications ignites PR in renewable energy and sustainability

PR & Communications

Leading the charge: Litha Communications ignites PR in renewable energy and sustainability

Issued by Litha Communications 30 Aug 2024

Captain Fanplastic launches #TheOceanStartsHere this September to combat marine pollution

NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

Captain Fanplastic launches #TheOceanStartsHere this September to combat marine pollution

Issued by Soapbox 30 Aug 2024

BET Software strikes gold: Empowering future female tech leaders at GirlCode Hackathon

Software

BET Software strikes gold: Empowering future female tech leaders at GirlCode Hackathon

Issued by BET Software 29 Aug 2024

Benson Boone and RAYE join 2024 Global Citizen Festival lineup

Events

Benson Boone and RAYE join 2024 Global Citizen Festival lineup

Issued by OnPoint PR 29 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Lindeka (Leeds) Dzedze, is Standard Bank Global Markets Head of Strategic Partnerships.

Banking

#Women'sMonth: Lindeka Dzedze shares her vision for advancing women in finance

Katja Hamilton 28 Aug 2024

Ophthalmology

Metropolitan Health, AMS team up to enhance eye care access

26 Aug 2024

How to wander responsibly: Sustainable tourism practices and legal compliance in South Africa

Responsible Tourism

How to wander responsibly: Sustainable tourism practices and legal compliance in South Africa

Lize-Mari Doubell and Candice Meyer 23 Aug 2024

Wetility, A2Pay empowers Kasi economy with energy independence, financial resilience

ESG

Wetility, A2Pay empowers Kasi economy with energy independence, financial resilience

23 Aug 2024