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Environment & Natural Resources

#WomensMonth: Ener-G-Africa’s Louise Williamson on why people are central to conservation

Maroefah Smith 3 days

New online tool for identifying invasive alien plant species

Environment & Natural Resources

New online tool for identifying invasive alien plant species

Issued by WWF South Africa 5 Aug 2025

Source: Holland & Associates (fair use). The Namaquasfontein Skool Dam was illegally enlarged in 2017.

Construction & Engineering

Illegal enlargement of West Coast farm dam condoned

John Yeld 27 Jun 2025

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Mining

Ghana uses drone tech, AI to catch wildcat miners

Maxwell Akalaare Adombila 26 Jun 2025

#WorldGiraffeDay: Why the giraffe needs more conservation

Environment & Natural Resources

#WorldGiraffeDay: Why the giraffe needs more conservation

20 Jun 2025

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Environment & Natural Resources

WC declares Haarwegskloof Renosterveld Reserve a protected area

19 Jun 2025

Source: Facebook. Grabouw Khoisan Council.

Property

Future of Khoisan settlement in Grabouw hangs in the balance

Liezl Human 24 Apr 2025

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Hospitality

Club Med South Africa unveils Zulu-inspired, sustainable design for 2026 debut

16 Apr 2025

Celebrating World Water Day: How private landowners are conserving South Africa’s wetlands

Environment & Natural Resources

Celebrating World Water Day: How private landowners are conserving South Africa’s wetlands

Hlengiwe Msibi, Issued by Sappi 24 Mar 2025

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo, and the Rhodes University Centre for Biological Control (CBC) have released weevil species to tackle the invasive alien aquatic plant at Hartbeespoort Dam in the North West. Source:

Environment & Natural Resources

Action taken against Harties Dam invasive alien plant

19 Mar 2025

Food, Water & Energy Security

Water security ever more important this World Rivers Day

Issued by WWF South Africa 28 Sep 2023

Rooibos farmers unite agriculture, conservation for biodiversity

Agriculture

Rooibos farmers unite agriculture, conservation for biodiversity

18 Feb 2025

World Wetlands Day: Sappi leads the way in wetland conservation in South Africa

Environment & Natural Resources

World Wetlands Day: Sappi leads the way in wetland conservation in South Africa

Issued by Sappi 3 Feb 2025

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Environment & Natural Resources

Alien vegetation and migratory birds: The overlooked environmental impact

Anthony de Villiers 27 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied. Kalk Bay is the new coastal hot spot for local and foreign buyers who are flocking to this quaint seaside town looking for properties like this three-bedroom villa in The Majestic.

Property

Record prices in Kalk Bay proving that quaint charm is the new cool

22 Nov 2024

Sustainable Farming

Saving the bees: How Nedbank and WWF are working to ensure honeybee survival

Aa-isha Hassiem 12 Nov 2024

AfriGIS wins prestigious global hackathon on sustainable finance

Markets & Investment

AfriGIS wins prestigious global hackathon on sustainable finance

Issued by AfriGIS 22 Oct 2024

Tourism

Vergelegen Wine Estate wins Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences award

22 Oct 2024

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Climate Change

Africa’s famous Serengeti and Maasai Mara are being hit by climate change – a major threat to wildlife and tourism

Joseph Ogutu 4 Oct 2024

The rhino crisis in 2024: Continued efforts for conservation

Education & Skills Development

The rhino crisis in 2024: Continued efforts for conservation

Issued by Our Salad Mix 20 Sep 2024

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Environment & Natural Resources

Bird species are disappearing at an alarming rate in Kenya – new study

Joseph Ogutu 6 Sep 2024

SA's first desert botanical garden opens at Richtersveld

Tourism

SA's first desert botanical garden opens at Richtersveld

29 Aug 2024

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Supply Chain

Supply chains should make the world better, not worse – it’s time for a rethink

R. Hamann, C.-M. Chen, J. Gualandris, et al. 15 Aug 2024

Pictured: Analisa Sukula with a recycled paver and the recycled materials behind her. Images by Mark Wessels.

ESG & Sustainability

Enhancing economic participation and uplifting lives

Issued by The Social Employment Fund 6 Aug 2024

Nick Booth, Corobrik CEO

Materials & Equipment

Corobrik clarifies Rietvlei situation after Greenpeace coal mining accusation

21 Jun 2024

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

Kenya’s devastating floods expose decades of poor urban planning and bad land management

Sean Avery 6 May 2024

Incredibly well-preserved plant fossils have been found in the Kirkwood area where Sanral is upgrading the R336. Source: Dewald Wilken

Infrastructure & Utilities

Potential world first fossil discovery made at R336 road upgrade

3 May 2024

Rangelands provide a wealth of ecosystem services and support rural economies while harbouring native biodiversity. Courtesy Rauri Alcock

Environment & Natural Resources

Planting trees in grasslands won't save the planet – rather protect and restore forests

Susanne Vetter 22 Apr 2024

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Environment & Natural Resources

Call for a National Register of Polluters

15 Apr 2024

Source: WikiCommons. The common yellow commelina, one of the popular plants used to treat children.

Natural Medicine

Medicinal plants help keep children healthy in South Africa: 61 species were recorded

T Ndhlovu, A O Omotayo, A O Aremu and W Otang-Mbeng 26 Mar 2024

Source: Supplied. Olebogeng Manhe, chairman of the Gap Infrastructure Corporation (GIC).

Land Policy, Reform & Restitution

Transforming informal settlements with modern drainage solutions

Olebogeng Manhe 5 Mar 2024

Home solar installations are on the rise, but many owners don't know that the panels are underperforming. Source: Vinvint Solar/Unsplash

Construction & Engineering

Your solar panels could be performing better

Mark Williams-Wynn 19 Feb 2024

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Hospital Groups

Northcliff property to benefit from new Johannesburg Surgical Hospital

Nicole Sherwin – founder Eco Diva Natural Superfood Skincare www.ecodiva.co.za 14 Feb 2024

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Environment & Natural Resources

Celebrating SA’s firefighters

28 Dec 2023

Emerging green trends shaping the residential landscape in SA

Residential Property

Emerging green trends shaping the residential landscape in SA

22 Dec 2023

Construction begins on The Fynbos

Residential Property

Construction begins on The Fynbos

19 Dec 2023

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Environment & Natural Resources

Initiative seeks to combat alien species

20 Nov 2023

The Eco Green Wall is an example of a sustainable living wall system. Karen Botes

Sustainable Farming

Growing African vegetables on buildings can save space and feed cities - new study

Karen Botes 8 Nov 2023

Karoo lamb's GI status boosts region's fortunes

Agriculture

Karoo lamb's GI status boosts region's fortunes

6 Nov 2023

Fire-smart farming: How the crops we plant could help reduce the risk of wildfires on agricultural landscapes

Agriculture

Fire-smart farming: How the crops we plant could help reduce the risk of wildfires on agricultural landscapes

Tim Curran, Md Azharul Alam, Tanmayi Pagadala and Thomas Maxwell 31 Oct 2023

Caleb Shepard: From intern to director

Digital

Caleb Shepard: From intern to director

Issued by TDMC 27 Oct 2023

New biodiversity research project launched

Climate Change

New biodiversity research project launched

19 Oct 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

Cum laude graduate maps the value of grassland ecosystem services

Research & Development

Cum laude graduate maps the value of grassland ecosystem services

8 May 2023

First biophilic building in Africa set to rise in Cape Town

Property Development

First biophilic building in Africa set to rise in Cape Town

3 May 2023

Maximising land use for food and green energy could better support industry, society

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Maximising land use for food and green energy could better support industry, society

Karen King 20 Apr 2023

Victoria Falls: Where angels gaze and moonbows hide

Tourism

Victoria Falls: Where angels gaze and moonbows hide

Issued by Irvine Partners 10 Mar 2023

A fire above Lakeside, Cape Town, was swiftly extinguished on 16 January after the City dispatched several helicopters and numerous firefighters. The quick response ensured the fire didn’t cause major damage. (GroundUp)

Climate Change

Climate change almost doubles the risk of wildfires in Cape Town, study shows

Steve Kretzmann 7 Mar 2023