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Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

Climate risk mitigation: Why early warning systems in energy, infrastructure sectors are vital

Shirleen Ritchie and Kirsten Wolmarans 3 days

AfriGIS launches 'Resolve Water' - A game-changing digital platform to help navigate Africa’s water and climate future

Climate Change

AfriGIS launches 'Resolve Water' - A game-changing digital platform to help navigate Africa’s water and climate future

Issued by AfriGIS 15 May 2025

A report by shareholder activist organisation Just Share has shown that South Africa’s largest polluters pay so little carbon tax that it barely has any impact on their greenhouse gas emissions. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Climate Change

Corporate lobbying derailed South Africa’s climate goals, report finds

Liezl Human 14 May 2025

Image: South African protest against coal - Kgara Kevin Rack

Environmental Law

South African court says no to new coal-fired power: What’s behind the ruling

Melanie Murcott 14 Apr 2025

Finance

Is South Africa ready for strategic tax reforms and infrastructure overhaul?

7 Apr 2025

Climate Change

The threat of climate inaction on corporate profits

4 Mar 2025

Source: Ben April, Associate Director: ESG leader for KPMG in Africa.

Trends

#BizTrends2025: COP29 reflections and the importance of sustainable finance and investment

Ben April 4 Feb 2025

Source: ChatGPT

Trends

US deregulation under Trump serves as a boon for equities, a bane for climate change

David Crosoer 29 Jan 2025

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ESG & Sustainability

ESG trends and how they are impacting the retail sector

Chandni Gopal and Zimkhitha Mhlahlo 29 Nov 2024

A new era for the South African agricultural sector in 2025

Agribusiness

A new era for the South African agricultural sector in 2025

John Hudson and Wandile Sihlobo 27 Nov 2024

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Climate Change

Spring snow in South Africa: A wake-up call for climate readiness

Karen King and Yolandi Meyer 20 Nov 2024

Source: Land Bank.

Finance

Land Bank kicks off SA's first index insurance

16 Oct 2024

Technology and sustainable farming can contain the cost-price squeeze

Agri Tech

Technology and sustainable farming can contain the cost-price squeeze

John Hudson 9 Oct 2024

MSCI South Africa Green Annual Property Index 2023

Facilities & Property Management

MSCI South Africa Green Annual Property Index 2023

Issued by Catchwords 4 Jul 2024

Mastering resilience: How preparation beats the odds in building agribusiness

Agriculture

Mastering resilience: How preparation beats the odds in building agribusiness

24 May 2024

Source: © 123rf South African CEOs are cautiously optimistic about potential growth prospects over the next 12 months, with CEOs recognising the positive impact that GenAI can have on their operations

Economy

4 emerging megatrends opportunities make SA CEOs cautiously optimistic

6 May 2024

The Carbon Majors list of the companies responsible for four fifths of the world’s CO2 emissions includes Sasol. Graphic: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Climate Change

Sasol makes the world CO2 emissions blacklist

Liezl Human 17 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied. Pamela Hellig, the consulting actuary at Insight Life Solutions.

Trends

#BizTrends2024: New risk on the block

Pamela Hellig 8 Jan 2024

Solar PV panels atop the Shoprite Group Centurion distribution centre 2. Source: Supplied

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Shoprite Group doubles renewable energy use, champions proactive climate action

1 Dec 2023

The critical impact of buildings on ESG goals

Facilities & Property Management

The critical impact of buildings on ESG goals

Issued by Catchwords 8 Nov 2023

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ESG & Sustainability

Climate-related risks and disclosures - draft guidance notes for banks, insurers published

Garyn Rapson, Kent Davis, Paula-Ann Novotny & Dalit Anstey 18 Aug 2023

Innovative partnership drives inclusive agricultural growth at Middelburg Vineyards

Agriculture

Innovative partnership drives inclusive agricultural growth at Middelburg Vineyards

5 Jul 2023

Wildtrust develops oil spill model for SA risk assessment

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

Wildtrust develops oil spill model for SA risk assessment

5 Jul 2023

Venture Capital

What is net zero and why does it matter?

Philip Robotham 7 Jul 2023

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ESG & Sustainability

ESG windfall with expanded renewable energy tax incentive

Tsanga Mukumba and Jordan Moonsamy 13 Mar 2023

#BizTrends2023: Trends that will influence the SME sector in 2023

Trends

#BizTrends2023: Trends that will influence the SME sector in 2023

Desigan Chetty 16 Jan 2023

How African organisations can use AI to accelerate sustainability in 2023

4th Industrial Revolution

How African organisations can use AI to accelerate sustainability in 2023

Ria Pinto 12 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: South Africa's just energy transition - moving from planning to action in 2023

Trends

#BizTrends2023: South Africa's just energy transition - moving from planning to action in 2023

Lullu Krugel 9 Jan 2023

Darryl Bernstein, Partner and Head of the Dispute Resolution Practice at Baker McKenzie

Trends

#BizTrends2023: Trends in dispute resolution - ESG compliance and risk management in Africa

Darryl Bernstein 9 Jan 2023

Source: Reuters.

Insurance & Actuarial

African insurers take up climate change fight with $14bn pledge

10 Nov 2022

African cities: Climate action plans could help address injustice, inequity

Climate Change

African cities: Climate action plans could help address injustice, inequity

Gina Ziervogel 24 Oct 2022

ESG: A different kind of business transformation

ESG & Sustainability

ESG: A different kind of business transformation

Pieter Bensch 29 Aug 2022

#FOS22: Strategic partnerships critical to solving climate change, achieving just transition

Climate Change

#FOS22: Strategic partnerships critical to solving climate change, achieving just transition

13 Jul 2022

CILTSA event to spotlight ESG and its impact on logistics industry

Logistics & Transport

CILTSA event to spotlight ESG and its impact on logistics industry

21 Jun 2022

Joburg takes top spot as SA's WWF One Planet City Challenge winner

Climate Change

Joburg takes top spot as SA's WWF One Planet City Challenge winner

5 May 2022

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Branding

Purpose-led brands need all elements of environment, sustainability and governance

Katlego Mashishi 11 Apr 2022

Financial Services

Launch of SA's first national green finance taxonomy

4 Apr 2022

Introducing a pragmatic guide to climate risk for business leaders

Climate Change

Introducing a pragmatic guide to climate risk for business leaders

Issued by Trialogue 8 Mar 2022

SONA expected to prioritise climate change. Why businesses need to follow suit

Climate Change

SONA expected to prioritise climate change. Why businesses need to follow suit

10 Feb 2022

Finance

CEO optimism hits 10-year high

17 Jan 2022

Helping business transition to net zero

Climate Change

Helping business transition to net zero

Issued by Trialogue 20 Dec 2021

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Corporate & Commercial Law

How ESG obligations could increase the risk of litigation for African businesses

Darryl Bernstein 10 Dec 2021

Rethinking the norm in the built environment

Sustainable Development

Rethinking the norm in the built environment

9 Dec 2021

Picture-based insurance cushion Kenyan smallholder farmers from climate change

Agriculture

Picture-based insurance cushion Kenyan smallholder farmers from climate change

13 Dec 2021

South African company directors lag on climate awareness

Climate Change

South African company directors lag on climate awareness

Issued by Trialogue 4 Nov 2021

Ambitious commitments and a just transition: COP26 and Africa

Climate Change

Ambitious commitments and a just transition: COP26 and Africa

Dion Shango 3 Nov 2021

Lessons from Zimbabwe's tobacco farmers for the COP26 climate change talks

Agro-processing

Lessons from Zimbabwe's tobacco farmers for the COP26 climate change talks

Andrew Newsham, Toendepi Shonhe and Tsitsi Bvute 26 Oct 2021

SA banks say they can't cut off funding for coal just yet

Energy

SA banks say they can't cut off funding for coal just yet

Emma Rumney 15 Oct 2021

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Markets & Investment

Gold's role in decarbonising investment portfolios

28 Sep 2021