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 | Tiger Brands Foundation (TBF) is taking proactive steps to address the impact on protein consumption and overall nutrition in light of the unprecedented challenges posed by the global egg shortage and avian flu crisis... read |
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 | Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) is set to host its 16th Green Building Convention, focusing on sustainability in the built environment, acknowledging achievements, and emphasising the urgent need for transformation... Read |
 | CAROLINE MAPHALALA, ISSUED BY KLA As South Africa grapples with the environmental consequences of El Nino's arrival in 2023, citizens find themselves confronted with the pressing question of environmental sustainability amidst various socio-economic challenges... Read |
| Circular Economy & Waste Management |
 | While government has made progress in tackling plastic pollution, it has committed to address the problem of plastic pollution in consultation with the plastic industry and organised labour as the sector sustains approximately 60,000 jobs... Read |
 | Mpact Waste Management's shared vision of sustainability and recycling is key to providing sustainable on-site waste management services to Pick n Pay... Read |
| Climate Change |
 | PROMIT MUKHERJEE South Africa will miss its binding 2030 carbon emissions targets under the Paris climate agreement, three senior government officials confirmed, as the country plans to run eight coal-fired power plants for longer than planned... Read |
| CSI & Philanthropy |
 | ISSUED BY TLC WORLDWIDE AFRICA At TLC, we've always believed in more than just business as usual. Our heart lies in 'TLC gives back', and this year? Did we make some magic... Read |
| Education & Skills Development |
 | The programme is four months long and is aimed at up-skilling 15 young individuals from Tembisa in the fields of event management, design and entrepreneurship... Read |
 | Wildlife crime often remains underreported, and when it does grab headlines, the coverage varies widely from sensational to lackluster. In South Africa, the public discourse primarily centers around poached rhinos, pangolins, and snared wildlife... Read |
 | ISSUED BY THE SOCIAL EMPLOYMENT FUND With unemployment on the rise, there is much debate about the long-term potential of well-designed social employment programmes, such as the Social Employment Fund (SEF)... Read |
| Environment & Natural Resources |
 | GIJSBERT HOOGENDOORN, IRMA BOOYENS AND KRISTY LANGERMAN Some work is already being done to enhance the tourism sector's environmental sustainability... Read |
 | MCB Capital Markets advised EnVolt on the issuance of MUR510m ($11m) green project bonds for renewable energy projects in Mauritius, marking a significant milestone in the local debt capital market... Read |
 | LAURA LANDER, GRAZIA TODESCHINI Larger and heavier EVs require bigger batteries to power them. In fact, the battery of an SUV can be double the size of that of a smaller vehicle... Read |
| Food, Water & Energy Security |
 | ISSUED BY AMBANI REPUTATION MANAGEMENT In light of the unprecedented challenges posed by the global egg shortage and avian flu crisis, the Tiger Brands Foundation (TBF) is taking proactive steps to address the impact on protein consumption and overall nutrition... Read |
 | The R16m fund UK-SA Water Innovation Lead Customer Programme" fund is being launched... Read |
| Green Economy & Sustainability |
 | Environmental, social and governance (ESG) has transformed from a "nice to have" buzzword to a "must-have" demonstrable compliance requirement. As such, ESG is now also widely accepted as an important tool for a business... Read |
| Health & Welfare |
 | Outbreak of diphtheria at Pollsmoor Correctional Centre, Western Cape; one death reported... Read |
 | SEAPE SEBOLELO The South African Society of Psychiatrists urgently appeals for global intervention in the Middle East's escalating humanitarian crisis, marked by violence, trauma, and critical medical shortages... Read |
| Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice |
 | The Unconditioned Mind, a new podcast from founder and CEO of Awakened Global, Nonkululelo Gobodo, explores the issues of social, racial, and gender inequality... Read |
 | NICK SAID The European Court of Human Rights announced on Monday, 6 November, that the case involving double 800m Olympic champion Caster Semenya will be heard by its Grand Chamber for a final ruling following a referral request from the Swiss government... Read |
 | CHARLES SHEY WIYSONGE The BCG TB vaccine, in use for a century, primarily benefits children under five but has limitations for older individuals. Now, a potential replacement or complementary vaccine is closer to realisation... Read |
 | Dire Tladi from the University of Pretoria has secured a historic nine-year term on the International Court of Justice... Read |
| Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology |
 | NYASHA NYAUNGWA Namibia today starts construction of Africa's first decarbonised iron plant to build on top of green hydrogen deal with EU... Read |
 | ISSUED BY CATCHWORDS Real estate choices have a material impact on achieving ESG goals, particularly climate change reduction, according to leading provider of corporate real estate services in Africa, Cushman & Wakefield |BROLL... Read |
 | ISSUED BY PROPELAIR SA Propelair will once again participate in GBCSA's annual convention that challenges us to rethink spaces and build future-fit buildings that can withstand and mitigate the effects of climate change... Read |
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 | SAM TOBIN AND MANUEL MUCARI Credit Suisse has settled its dispute with Emirati-Lebanese shipbuilder Privinvest over a decade-old "tuna bond" scandal, resolving another legacy legal issue for the bank's new owner UBS... Read |
 | Africa, renowned for its inventive spirit, is steadily emerging as a breeding ground for pioneering high-tech enterprises... Read |
 | MAKINI BRICE Senator Chris Coons calls for a 16-year extension of the duty-free trade programme Agoa, benefitting African nations, amidst talks for its renewal and potential reforms... Read |
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 | OneDayOnly.co.za has launched an online petition encouraging employees to push for early payment ahead of Black Friday so they can stock up on groceries and those goods they've been eyeing all year... Read |
 | Shareholders are advised that Sipho Nkosi has stepped down as chairman and non-executive director of Sasol... Read |
 | PHILLIP JOUBERT The potential for a 2% Vat increase is being considered amid a budget deficit rise... Read |
 | RAY MAHLAKA Transnet has another portion of debt - worth almost R10bn - that has to be repaid by the end of December. Transnet noted it would deal with the debt in the same way it did the debt that became due in November - by refinancing it... Read |
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