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Urban drought: The persistent water shortages in Johannesburg, often making it necessary for residents to collect water from tankers for daily use. (Louw/Volksblad/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Attain sustainable development goals through the water-energy-food nexus

Water, energy and food are central to sustainable development, socio-ecological and economic sustainability, healthy ecosystems and improved livelihoods. The three resources are…

Scientists on both sides weigh in as concerns are raised over animals’ welfare and viability of ambitious project to repopulate Asian savannah. (Supplied by DFFE)

South African cheetahs arrive safely in India, now conservationists wait to see whether the big cats can thrive

Scientists on both sides weigh in as concerns are raised over animals’ welfare and viability of ambitious project to repopulate Asian savannah But questions remain over viability…

A quarter of Africa’s GDP is dependent on nature and it must be managed responsibly.

A quarter of Africa’s GDP is dependent on nature; it must be managed responsibly

Between 1970 and 2016, the stock of natural capital on the continent fell on average by 65%, driven largely by land-use change, but Africa can lead the world by putting nature at…

Thumbnail: The micro frog, also called the Cape Flats frog, is endemic to a small area in the Western Cape

Endangered ‘Cape Flats’ micro frog finds a ‘sign of healthy ecosystem’

Only four populations of the micro frog, endemic to the wetlands near Bredasdorp, were known before this discovery

Gledhow Sugar Mill has become the latest sugar mill to enter into voluntary business rescue, piling pressure on the industry after a similar move by Tongaat Hulett in October.
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Regenerative farming is vital to ensure food security

World Environment Day encourages businesses, farmers and manufacturers to develop greener models — for people to consider how they consume

Urban miners look for precious metals in cellphones

Thinking of throwing out your old cellphone? Think again. Maybe you should mine it first for gold, silver, copper and a host of other metals embedded in the electronics — many of…