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 | RUI LOPES AND JAIMIN PATEL Historically animals have been used in entertainment for centuries, from circuses and zoos to rodeos and horse racing... Read |
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| |  | YAEL GEFFEN Urban development, responding to societal, economic, and technological shifts, sees transformative trends like smart cities, green design, mixed-use developments, adaptive reuse, and resilient planning reshaping urban landscapes... Read |  | |
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 | South Africa's 'Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy' aims to position the country as a major green hydrogen producer, supported by the SA-H2 Fund and various stakeholders, signalling a milestone for South Africa's green-hydrogen sector... Read |
| Circular Economy & Waste Management |
 | Tech manufacturers should answer call for action amid rising e-waste and vulnerability of billions… Read |
 | Yaga, a platform for buying and selling preloved fashion in South Africa, gives statistics on the 2023 trends... Read |
| CSI & Philanthropy |
 | ISSUED BY PG BISON Recognising the critical role of firefighting in safeguarding lives and property, PG Bison handed over a custom-made firefighting Land Cruiser truck to the Mkhondo Fire Department... Read |
 | As we welcome the new year, it's the perfect time to reflect on the achievements and challenges of the philanthropy sector in 2023, in order to build on the successes achieved and find ways to address any problem areas... Read |
 | ISSUED BY GAGASI FM Gagasi FM, the leading commercial regional radio station in South Africa, proudly announces the return of its impactful Geleza neGagasi 2024 CSI campaign... Read |
| Education & Skills Development |
 | The 2024 Savvy Global Fellowship is open! Aspiring entrepreneurs worldwide, aged 18-40 are encouraged to apply for this fully-funded, impactful programme. No application deadline... Read |
 | Pick n Pay is easing the financial burden on many families by contributing R1.1m towards school fees and back to school stationery items... Read |
| Food, Water & Energy Security |
 | LINDSEY SCHUTTERS Navigating the path to renewable energy integration means South Africa needs more transmission capacity, the JET implementation plan covers this… Read |
 | ISSUED BY V5 DIGITAL In an era where conservation challenges loom large, V5 Digital has taken a significant step in empowering environmental stewardship... Read |
| Health & Welfare |
 | WENDELL ROELF AND TOBY STERLING South Africa asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday for an urgent order declaring that Israel was in breach of its obligations under the 1948 Genocide Convention in its crackdown against the Palestinian group Hamas in Gaza... Read |
 | MARIAN WAGNER Breadline Africa has been fighting the country’s pit latrine crisis for 30 years already... Read |
| Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice |
 | SANDISO PHALISO Some people occupying the Central Line are now refusing to be moved until service issues are resolved... Read |
 | Five drivers of e-hailing taxi service, Bolt, have been rewarded with a brand new Suzuki car, for promoting exemplary driver behaviour and consistently delivering exceptional service, in the annual Bolt Driver League. Read |
| Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology |
 | ISSUED BY AUTOTRADER AutoTrader CEO leads panel discussion on scaling zero emissions within the delivery sectors at COP28’s World Climate Summit... Read |
 | According to various reports, Bitcoin electricity consumption has gone up 104% in the last year… Read |
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 | NJ AYUK Africa's abundance of critical minerals puts continent at centre of global transition to clean technology... Read |
 | In 2024, the APHRC and Wellcome will launch the Mental Health Data Prize – Africa to address mental-health gaps through data-driven innovation. The initiative includes multidisciplinary teams, a capacity-building programme, and awards valued at £200,000... Read |
 | Following a string of recent investments from UAE firms, the Invest in African Energy 2024 forum invites investors to unlock Africa’s renewable potential... Read |
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 | RAYMOND PARSONS Despite challenges to SA's economy, potential exists for lower inflation, interest rates, and improved energy security, with a projected 1% GDP growth in 2024... Read |
 | Engie successfully acquires BTE Renewables in South Africa, adding 340MW net of renewable assets and over 3GW in development projects... Read |
 | RICHARD FIRTH Parliament's decision not to extend the two-pot retirement system's implementation date to 2025 raises industry concerns. Challenges include incomplete legislation, technical details, and readiness for the significant overhaul required by the new system... Read |
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