Intergovernmental Panel On Climate Change

Only 1.4% of cars made are electric

Article Staff Reporter - 28 Nov 2019

In the face of the climate emergency, it is critical for investors to show companies the path to follow

Climate models update: It’s hotter than we thought

Article Alex Kirby - 24 Sep 2019

Scientists using new climate models say a bigger heat rise than expected is possible by the end of the century

Why is climate change’s 2°C of warming limit so important?

Article David Titley - 31 Aug 2019

Where did that limit come from, and what if we miss it?

COP24 ignores dire climate warnings

Article Yolandi Groenewald - 18 Dec 2018

The climate conference delivered a rulebook but nations failed to pledge to do more to cut emissions

Costa Rica shows us how

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Oct 2018

The country’s successful reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is an example that needs to be followed

The IPCC’s latest climate report on 1.5°C holds implications for African countries

Article Staff Reporter - 11 Oct 2018

The continent will have to chart its own way, not following the examples of Europe and North America, if it is to reach its targets

One and a half degrees to crisis

Africa Sipho Kings - 1 Jun 2017

"Political crisis in the West means work to reduce carbon emissions has taken a back seat"

A futuristic look: global warming heats up the planet

Article Sipho Kings - 21 Apr 2016

We knew that 2017 was the year to put the brakes on activities that cause global warming, but we didn’t do enough – welcome to the future.

Climate change is a ‘medical emergency’

Article Sipho Kings - 5 Jul 2015

The impacts of climate change will reverse decades of progress on improving world health and will be keenly felt by children, writes Sipho Kings.

UN climate official resigns over sexual harassment claims

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Feb 2015

Rajendra Pachauri has denied any wrongdoing, and claims that his email account and cellphone were hacked.

Climate: May, June 2014 the hottest months since 1880

Article Sipho Kings - 22 Jul 2014

As May and June were globally the hottest in recorded history, the UN's climate change body latest report says humans are driving global warming.

IPCC report: Climate change will be ‘irreversible’

Article Sipho Kings - 31 Mar 2014

Climate change is already affecting lives and will have catastrophic impacts if carbon emissions are not lowered now, warns the UN's climate body.

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Democracy will flounder sans Stats SA

Sarah Smit & M&G Data Desk - 28 Feb 2020

As the government bails out state-owned entities, it is leaving a hole in the budget of the agency tasked with telling us what South Africa looks like — one that is crucial to government decisions

National

The Facebook group taking on South Africa’s white right

Simon Allison - 28 Feb 2020

Online battle over the ‘white genocide’ narrative on social media has dangerous real-world consequences

National

Trolley tender causes Acsa eruption

Sabelo Skiti - 28 Feb 2020

Stolen contract exposes rift in the senior ranks at the state airport’s management companies

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Scatec Solar begins another Upington project

Staff Reporter - 28 Feb 2020

SPONSORED Scatec Solar and partners have once again grid connected in the ZF Mcgawu District, and started early commercial...

Special Reports

Government of Lesotho Ministry of Health: Request for Expression of Interest

Staff Reporter - 28 Feb 2020

Request for Expression of Interest

Special Reports

Kingdom of Lesotho, Ministry of Health Request for Expression of Interest

Staff Reporter - 28 Feb 2020

Request for Expression of Interest

Special Reports

Over R400-m given to businesses since launch of three-minute overdraft

Derek Davey - 27 Feb 2020

The 3-minute overdraft radically reduces the time it takes for businesses to have their working capital needs met

Special Reports

Tourism can push Africa onto a new path – minister

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

The continent is fast becoming a dynamic sought-after tourist destination

Special Reports

South Africa’s education system is broken and unequal, and must be fixed without further delay

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

The Amnesty International report found that the South African government continues to miss its own education upgrading targets

Special Reports

Business travel industry generates billions

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

Meetings Africa is ready to take advantage of this lucrative opportunity

Special Reports

Conferences connect people to ideas

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

The World Expo and Meetings Africa are all about stimulating innovation – and income