South Africa’s fragmented AI strategy threatens its tech leadership as Morocco, Nigeria and others invest in deep tech, research and innovation to lead Africa’s digital future
Water, energy and food are central to sustainable development, socio-ecological and economic sustainability, healthy ecosystems and improved livelihoods. The three resources are key to climate change adaptation, mitigation and resilience and human and environmental well-being. The centrality of water, energy, and food (WEF) to the sustainable development goals is also evidenced by their interconnectedness of […]
Why these invisible organisms generate a significant portion of oxygen, absorb vast amounts of carbon, and purify water
Enlit Africa, the continent’s pivotal annual gathering for the power, energy and water sector, is returning to Cape Town from 20-22 May 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).
There is an air of impatience as talks on finance hit a stalemate
The applicants are challenging a government decision that could pave the way for oil exploration in the Deep-Water Orange Basin off the west coast
However, the legislation is legally complicated, environment minister says
The innovative expedition has highlighted the need for electric mobility on the continent
The study found that climate change does not rank high on the list of priorities for South Africans and, generally, people don’t know what the just energy transition is
But more research, development and innovation, as well as investment is needed
The Advertising Regulatory Board said that the multinational energy giant’s advert regarding sustainable development was contradictory
The employment will be driven by renewable energy, agriculture and sustainable development, with significant job growth in key sectors
The reserve connects the Maluti Drakensberg Transfrontier Conservation Area to southern grazing lands. Conservationists hope there will soon be a continuous protected area
Enlit Africa focuses on the key sustainability transition narrative, incorporating insights across all the energy verticals to create long-term sustainable solutions in Africa
South Africa has had a mixed bag of environmental ministers over the past 30 years and, bar a few, most have taken the environmental agenda forward
The need for more research and teaching on innovation and not just research and teaching in innovation is gaining traction
Having committed to pursuing a much closer partnership with African governments and the African Union, the European Union must consider how it can best contribute to Africa’s security and economic prospects
The environment department’s Source-to-Sea initiative will create 1 600 work opportunities
Providing effective, population-scale family support and 21st century transformative education is a nonnegotiable if we are to have any chance of eradicating violence, poverty, and inequality.
Fashion looks glamorous but it’s not. Behind the glitz is environmental and social damage
Investing in the Future, Business Award. Winner: Sasol National Envirobox Programme, Environmental and Training for Sustainable Development
This is the 20th anniversary of the NSTF-South 32 Awards
Rather than limiting population, reducing the consumption of natural resources would have a better chance of achieving effective sustainability gains.
Three African countries make the top 10.
By embracing a cleaner energy path not only will the country be able to catapult ahead of others, but it will also be able to create jobs.
Actuarial scientists could lead the world’s economies down a catastrophic path if they ignore future resource constraints, driven by climate change.
If the world wants to survive the global crisis, it needs renewable energy and green-tech solutions, says Mark Swilling.
While the ANC’s allies have criticised the government’s decision to commit $2-billion to the IMF, the move has been welcomed by economists.
The Rio+20 conference is billed as a "once in a generation" opportunity for global sustainability but it’s expected to end with a whimper, not a bang.
Consumer choice drives production and capitalism and colour-coding is changing demand patterns and the species caught, writes Sipho Kigs.
A spirit of determination has prevailed at the UN press briefing about the Rio+20 conference which will take place in Brazil later this year.
There are an estimated 130 000 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) operating in South Africa and more coming to the fore almost daily.