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The ‘Forgotten Mountain’ is the newest reserve in Limpopo
The biodiversity rich Western Soutpansberg Nature Reserve is made up of eight landowners who manage the land as a collective
COP29: Useless talkfest or powerful driver of change?
Promises made at the climate conference need to be turned into effective action that can drive transformation
SCA rules against Monsanto on genetically modified maize
The African Centre for Biodiversity says it is ‘vindicated’ by the landmark ruling from the supreme court of appeal after a nearly decade-long battle
Cape honey bees the guardians of South Africa’s food security
Honey bees are invaluable to the environment and the economy, and their protection is essential
Wildlife populations plummet 73% in past 50 years
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The parrot trade boom: Risks and consequences for endangered species
New research probes whether captive breeding is hurting or helping parrots
South Africa risks missing out on gold price surge due to structural challenges in mining sector
Prices have increased by over 30%, favouring gold-producing countries like South Africa, but structural issues are dampening opportunities This content is restricted to…
South Africa braces for wet summer and heatwaves amid La Niña uncertainty
The country faces a rainy summer with the risk of flooding, high temperatures and uncertain La Niña impacts
Ramokgopa: Nuclear is part of SA’s energy mix
The minister of electricity and energy says science must trump politics and emotions ‘exploited’ by environmental lobbyists This content is restricted to registered users and…
Environmental efforts pay off: study shows plastic loads in petrels remain stable over decades
New research uncovers surprising stability in plastic ingestion among seabirds on Inaccessible Island
Race against time to update 3.9 million prepaid electricity meters
Any meter that is not upgraded by 8:15pm on 24 November will only continue to disperse electricity until the existing credit is depleted
Eskom’s Dan Marokane: No load-shedding expected this summer
The chief executive was hopeful that by year end, the utility would get an additional 2 500 megawatts from several power stations.
The curious case of the missing Maersk shipping container
A ship, possibly carrying hazardous dust, failed to dock in Cape Town before switching off its location transmission
Africa’s green economy could produce 3.3 million jobs by 2030, with solar leading the way
The employment will be driven by renewable energy, agriculture and sustainable development, with significant job growth in key sectors
Weather balloons will soar over Africa to track hurricanes and improve agriculture
The first-of-its-kind balloon is predicted to bridge the gap in atmospheric data between the West and the continent