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Legislation & Regulation

Legislative compliance: How retailers can reach net zero

Emily Gammon and Paula-Ann Novotny 23 hours

Africa Textile Talks returns under the theme 'Thread with Care'

Exhibitions & Events

Africa Textile Talks returns under the theme 'Thread with Care'

2 days

Skubu refill store debuts in South Africa

ESG

Skubu refill store debuts in South Africa

2 days

How this entrepreneur is creating jobs in waste management

Circular Economy & Waste Management

How this entrepreneur is creating jobs in waste management

27 Jun 2025

Petco’s efforts saved 76,000m³ of South Africa’s scarce landfill space in 2024. Image supplied.

Circular Economy & Waste Management

How Petco saved 76,000m³ of recyclable packaging in 2024

26 Jun 2025

Woodlands Dairy celebrates 30 years of sustainability and innovation

FMCG

Woodlands Dairy celebrates 30 years of sustainability and innovation

26 Jun 2025

#UpcyclingDay: How local women breathe new life into bread bags

Circular Economy & Waste Management

#UpcyclingDay: How local women breathe new life into bread bags

24 Jun 2025

Smartfill calls on FMCG brands to join circular innovation drive in Thembisa

FMCG

Smartfill calls on FMCG brands to join circular innovation drive in Thembisa

Issued by DY/DX 18 Jun 2025

Image credit: Calvin Sihongo on Unsplash

Circular Economy & Waste Management

How embracing the circular economy can be a game-changer for businesses

Dan Smith 19 Jun 2025

Finance

SA gains access to $1bn green industry fund to accelerate industrial decarbonisation

17 Jun 2025

#YouthMonth: We are the generation we’ve been waiting for

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

#YouthMonth: We are the generation we’ve been waiting for

Maroefah Smith 18 Jun 2025

3 innovations set to transform South Africa’s food system by 2040

Agriculture

3 innovations set to transform South Africa’s food system by 2040

11 Jun 2025

Circular Economy & Waste Management

#WorldEnvironmentDay: New recycling initiative to minimise SA's impact on Antarctica

6 Jun 2025

#WorldEnvironmentDay: Why food systems must lead the climate conversation

Food Security

#WorldEnvironmentDay: Why food systems must lead the climate conversation

Ozzy Nel 5 Jun 2025

Sapics Conference 2025 focuses on building future-ready youth talent in supply chain

Supply Chain

Sapics Conference 2025 focuses on building future-ready youth talent in supply chain

4 Jun 2025

Source: © 123rf Justin Bott, CEO at Interwaste, examines business practices to address food packaging waste business practices for a more circular and responsible economy

Packaging

Business practices to address food packaging waste

Justin Bott 30 May 2025

Manzi Water debuts at automated refill store, Skubu

FMCG

Manzi Water debuts at automated refill store, Skubu

26 May 2025

Gibs launches MPhil in Leading New Economies to empower visionary leaders

Higher Education

Gibs launches MPhil in Leading New Economies to empower visionary leaders

Issued by Gordon Institute of Business Science 23 May 2025

Taking Care of Business turns retail waste into a R559m micro-enterprise economy

ESG

Taking Care of Business turns retail waste into a R559m micro-enterprise economy

19 May 2025

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Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

Applications open for Pamsa bursary programme

13 May 2025

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Interior Design

Smarter choices, greener homes: how your next appliance can shape the planet

6 May 2025

It’s in our hands: Isanti Glass champions local sustainability and community upliftment

Packaging

It’s in our hands: Isanti Glass champions local sustainability and community upliftment

Issued by DNA Brand Architects 24 Apr 2025

Circular economy takes centre stage with new eco-friendly housing initiative in South Africa

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Circular economy takes centre stage with new eco-friendly housing initiative in South Africa

23 Apr 2025

Africa’s changemakers celebrated at 2025 WTM Responsible Tourism Awards

Responsible Tourism

Africa’s changemakers celebrated at 2025 WTM Responsible Tourism Awards

22 Apr 2025

Sappi Southern Africa launches 2024 Corporate Citizenship Report

ESG & Sustainability

Sappi Southern Africa launches 2024 Corporate Citizenship Report

Issued by Sappi 17 Apr 2025

AATF: Future Manufacturing Africa 2025: Powering Industry with AI & Automation

Design & Manufacturing

AATF: Future Manufacturing Africa 2025: Powering Industry with AI & Automation

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 16 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

Smartfill joins Transform’s R9m initiative to drive circular economy innovation in South Africa

FMCG

Smartfill joins Transform’s R9m initiative to drive circular economy innovation in South Africa

Issued by DY/DX 11 Apr 2025

The evolution of beauty supply chains: Future-proofing for growth and sustainability

Supply Chain

The evolution of beauty supply chains: Future-proofing for growth and sustainability

Njabulo Mthethwa 10 Apr 2025

Is circularity the new age of innovation?

Design

Is circularity the new age of innovation?

Issued by DY/DX 19 Feb 2025

Smartfill selected among leading start-ups in the Blue Earth BE100

Design

Smartfill selected among leading start-ups in the Blue Earth BE100

Issued by DY/DX 19 Aug 2024

Harnessing technology for a circular economy: DY/DX innovates to transform packageless retail

Design

Harnessing technology for a circular economy: DY/DX innovates to transform packageless retail

Issued by DY/DX 28 Jun 2024

Phoenix Beverages to acquire 54.4% stake in Seychelles Breweries from Diageo

Food & bev. services

Phoenix Beverages to acquire 54.4% stake in Seychelles Breweries from Diageo

4 Apr 2025

Calling all eco-warriors - entries open for 2025 Eco-Logic Awards

ESG & Sustainability

Calling all eco-warriors - entries open for 2025 Eco-Logic Awards

3 Apr 2025

Inside Beiersdorf SA's sustainability journey: From product innovation to community care

Health & Beauty

Inside Beiersdorf SA's sustainability journey: From product innovation to community care

Genesha Naidoo 2 Apr 2025

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Amazeballs tackles growing sustainability crisis - padel ball waste

27 Mar 2025

TFG adds warmth to City of Cape Town’s Safe Spaces

ESG

TFG adds warmth to City of Cape Town’s Safe Spaces

20 Mar 2025

Food, Water & Energy Security

Mondi commits R13 million to water stewardship over 3 years

Issued by WWF South Africa 3 Jun 2024

Unlocking superior packaging with ISBM: Smarter, sustainable solutions

Packaging

Unlocking superior packaging with ISBM: Smarter, sustainable solutions

Issued by Mpact 12 Mar 2025

How plastic is revolutionising fuel-efficient cars and green mobility

ESG & Sustainability

How plastic is revolutionising fuel-efficient cars and green mobility

Issued by Safripol 12 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. Samantha Lambert, General Manager: Redefine Properties.

Office Property

How sustainable office parks are reshaping South Africa's business landscape

Samantha Lambert 4 Mar 2025

Achieve your sustainability goals with Safripol’s recycled plastic solutions

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Achieve your sustainability goals with Safripol’s recycled plastic solutions

Issued by Safripol 28 Feb 2025

Mafika Engineering is exploring hydrogen adoption, including a collaboration with Bosch Germany to race Cummins (pictured) to develop Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2ICE)

Sustainable Development

Mafika Engineering and RMB Ventures aim to drive sustainable mining fleet transition

25 Feb 2025

Plastic is good when we're good with plastic

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Plastic is good when we're good with plastic

Issued by Safripol 25 Feb 2025

Rethinking welding techniques can revolutionise sustainability

Materials & Equipment

Rethinking welding techniques can revolutionise sustainability

Roman Mornau 20 Feb 2025

Looking for greener processors: Sustainability as a driver of innovation

Technology

Looking for greener processors: Sustainability as a driver of innovation

Werner Joubert, Issued by ASUS 14 Feb 2025

Neal Froneman (right) at the NYSE relisting in 2020. Source: Sibanye-Stillwater/Flickr

Mining

Neal Froneman to retire after transformative 12 years

Lindsey Schutters 14 Feb 2025

Sappi and Enpower Trading reach Financial Close on PPA for power deal from SunCentral

Energy

Sappi and Enpower Trading reach Financial Close on PPA for power deal from SunCentral

Issued by Sappi 13 Feb 2025

Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 puts regenerative fashion in the spotlight

Fashion

Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 puts regenerative fashion in the spotlight

11 Feb 2025