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Petco’s efforts saved 76,000m³ of South Africa’s scarce landfill space in 2024. Image supplied.

Circular Economy & Waste Management

How Petco saved 76,000m³ of recyclable packaging in 2024

4 hours

Marriott to add over 50 new properties in Africa by 2027

Hospitality

Marriott to add over 50 new properties in Africa by 2027

1 day

Source: stokpic via

Tourism

Unlocking the future of African tourism: Harnessing coastal potential for inclusive growth

Ross Volk 1 day

#WorldGiraffeDay: Why the giraffe needs more conservation

Environment & Natural Resources

#WorldGiraffeDay: Why the giraffe needs more conservation

20 Jun 2025

UCT GSB and TETA launch game-changing skills programme

Higher Education

UCT GSB and TETA launch game-changing skills programme

Issued by UCT Graduate School of Business 17 Jun 2025

Image credit: Virginie Baisez on Unsplash

Energy

#AEF2025: Unity will drive Africa’s energy revolution

Greg Nott 17 Jun 2025

Source: . The Phoenix rocket flight test campaign held in March 2021 - led by The UKZN Aerospace Systems Research Group (ASReG) and mechanical engineering senior lecturer Dr Jean Pitot.

Infrastructure & Utilities

Musk’s SpaceX targets Overberg Test Range, unlocking infrastructure investment opportunities

Katja Hamilton 13 Jun 2025

Breaking the cycle: How investing in young lives builds a thriving nation

FMCG

Breaking the cycle: How investing in young lives builds a thriving nation

Issued by Rainbow Chicken 13 Jun 2025

Image credit: Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa

Energy

Green hydrogen can 'reposition' Africa within global value chains

12 Jun 2025

Energy & Mining

How to prepare for the inevitability of contractual disputes and project delays

Kirsten Wolmarans 9 Jun 2025

ITFFA spotlights how film tourism drives economic growth and destination appeal

Tourism

ITFFA spotlights how film tourism drives economic growth and destination appeal

5 Jun 2025

Source: © AVZ Minerals As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) works towards leveraging its mining sector for broader economic upliftment, it will need to support the raising of standards across a wide range of mining disciplines. Pictured: The Manono-Kitotolo lithium project in the DRC

Mining

Unlocking DRC's mining potential through global standards adoption

5 Jun 2025

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Logistics & Transport

Bridging borders: CILT conference to enhance transport connectivity and sustainability

3 Jun 2025

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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 2 Jun 2025

Source: © Natural Resource Governance Institute SRK celebrates its 15 years in the DRC. Picture: Cobalt mining in the DRC

Mining

SRK Consulting celebrates 15 years in the DRC

23 May 2025

The recent Bauma 2025 confirms the global shift toward electrification, smarter fleet management and digital integration (Image supplied)

Energy & Mining

Bauma 2025 shows global shift toward electrification

14 May 2025

Infrastructure investment to turbocharge SA’s transport and trade future

Logistics & Transport

Infrastructure investment to turbocharge SA’s transport and trade future

14 May 2025

Construction & Engineering

Infrastructure is the lifeline of SA's GNU

Emeka Umeche 7 May 2025

Source: Hotel Verde. Hotel Verde, Africa’s greenest hotel, exemplifies sustainable infrastructure and green job creation in South Africa’s tourism and construction sectors.

Economy

Green infrastructure and jobs: South Africa’s plan for a brighter economic future

Teboho Makhabane 11 Apr 2025

TNPA issues RFP for Cape Town liquid bulk terminal

Logistics & Transport

TNPA issues RFP for Cape Town liquid bulk terminal

9 Apr 2025

Source: Reuters.

Economy

2025 Budget revealed: 61% allocated to social needs, says Ramaphosa

7 Apr 2025

A step towards a brighter future: School shoes donated to learners at Lot Phalatse Primary School

Primary & Secondary Education

A step towards a brighter future: School shoes donated to learners at Lot Phalatse Primary School

Issued by Adopt-a-School 3 Apr 2025

Eastern Cape blended finance scheme supports 30 agribusinesses

Agribusiness

Eastern Cape blended finance scheme supports 30 agribusinesses

2 Apr 2025

Source: Reuters.

Banking

Absa Group's strategic Dubai office to enhance Africa-Gulf investment links

2 Apr 2025

Source: . The Nelson Mandela Bridge in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Construction & Engineering

World Bank and South Africa unveil R55bn plan to revitalise cities

1 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied. John Jack, chief executive officer of Galetti Corporate Real Estate.

Property

Eased PPP approvals to trigger wave of private investment in South Africa

28 Mar 2025

Source: Viren Sookhun, managing director at Oxyon People Solutions.

Smart Buildings & Cities

Bridging the skills gap: Southern Africa's role in Saudi's Vision 2030

Viren Sookhun 27 Mar 2025

Creecy unveils private sector role in revitalising rail and port infrastructure

Railway

Creecy unveils private sector role in revitalising rail and port infrastructure

24 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. Victor Nemukula, managing director of Shumani Industrial Equipment.

Infrastructure & Utilities

The R402bn plan: Shumani’s pivotal role in reviving South Africa’s economy

20 Mar 2025

12th Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo set for June

Logistics & Transport

12th Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo set for June

18 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. Stephan Kornelius, business lead: Pragma Professional Services.

Infrastructure & Utilities

R1tn for infrastructure: South Africa's new budget promises growth if maintenance keeps pace

Stephan Kornelius 17 Mar 2025

Source: Reuters.

Budget Speech

No more headroom: 2025 Budget Speech is bad news for taxpayers

12 Mar 2025

The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) has unveiled a strategic renewal plan to elevate the quality of skills training, expand service offerings, and modernise operations (Image supplied)

Science & Engineering

SAIW's strategic renewal plan to elevate skilled artisan status, NECSA partnership reinforced

12 Mar 2025

Jean-Pascal Tricoire, global chairman of Schneider Electric, says Africa's energy transition must not only focus on increasing the supply of green energy but also on transforming demand (Image supplied)

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Africa shows great potential in sustainable energy milestones

10 Mar 2025

North-West University Business School Prof Raymond Parson comments on 4Q 2024 GDP growth figures

Higher Education

North-West University Business School Prof Raymond Parson comments on 4Q 2024 GDP growth figures

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 7 Mar 2025

Will South African SMEs find relief in the upcoming budget?

Entrepreneurship

Will South African SMEs find relief in the upcoming budget?

5 Mar 2025

Economy

Government urged to push structural reforms as South Africa's GDP grows 0.6%

Katja Hamilton 5 Mar 2025

How innovation and sustainability can solve Africa's food security challenges

Food Security

How innovation and sustainability can solve Africa's food security challenges

4 Mar 2025

New MoU between Competition Commission and CIDB is aimed at stamping out anti-competitive behaviour.

Construction & Engineering

CompCom and CIDB join forces to tackle construction corruption

Lindsey Schutters 3 Mar 2025

Source: Pexels.

Healthcare

Africa relies too heavily on foreign aid for health – 4 ways to fix this

Francisca Mutapi 25 Feb 2025

Source: Supplied. Palesa Mokomele, head of Community Engagement and Communications at DKMS Africa.

Healthcare

Budget cuts loom: Can the private sector save SA's public health system?

21 Feb 2025

New leadership announced for construction industry body

Construction & Engineering

New leadership announced for construction industry body

18 Feb 2025

SAIW implements strategic overhaul to boost efficiency and service delivery

Skills Development

SAIW implements strategic overhaul to boost efficiency and service delivery

17 Feb 2025

Foundations that can carry the load – is the GNU laying the right foundations?

Economy

Foundations that can carry the load – is the GNU laying the right foundations?

Nomvula Masehla, Issued by SAICA 13 Feb 2025

2025 Budget Speech: What it means for your small business

SMEs

2025 Budget Speech: What it means for your small business

Wandile Mnguni 12 Feb 2025

SAICE responds to Ramaphosa R940bn Sona promise

Construction & Engineering

SAICE responds to Ramaphosa R940bn Sona promise

11 Feb 2025

Source: Supplied. Bani Kgosana, chief revenue officer at Pragma.

Economy

#Sona2025: How asset management can unlock the potential of SA's R940bn infrastructure plan

10 Feb 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his #Sona2025 address at Cape town's City Hall. Source: x.com

Infrastructure & Utilities

#Sona2025: Ramaphosa economic recovery plan built on infrastructure, mining, and energy

Lindsey Schutters 7 Feb 2025

Source: @CyrilRamaphosa/X

Economy

#Sona2025: President Ramaphosa's bold plans for urban renewal and housing

Katja Hamilton 7 Feb 2025