Thandabantu Park in Dunoon, Cape Town—once overrun by illegal dumping, sand mining, and neglect—is getting a second chance thanks to a R650,000 investment by Ciolli Brothers, a local construction materials company. By Peter Luhanga – GroundUp What was once a wasteland filled with rubbish and rats is now being reshaped into a safe, green community […]
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The dramatic decline in foreign aid to Africa should be seen not only as a crisis but as a catalyst for economic self-determination, says a new commentary from African Business. By Frank Mwiti and Chris Maranga – African Business As traditional donor nations cut development assistance amid global economic pressures, African leaders and institutions are
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By Victor Kgomoeswana – ESD Handbook “It is your thinking that needs an upgrade, not your technology.” This wise reminder from a friend in the 1990s still holds true — especially when applied to how governments approach power generation and independent power producers (IPPs) in Africa. Despite growing awareness of the benefits of liberalising energy
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South Africa is entering a critical phase in its ongoing effort to balance economic transformation with the demands of a competitive global economy. Recent developments in the ICT sector have intensified this debate, with a proposed policy directive from the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies sparking renewed scrutiny over how Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment
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While much political noise surrounds sensationalised narratives, South Africa’s most pressing crisis—its staggering murder rate—continues with barely a whisper from those in power. Every day, an average of 84 people are murdered in our country, many of them women, children, and the poor. It is not a distant threat—it is a brutal reality that plays
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As the world marks Nurses Day this month, this annual anniversary has shone a sharp spotlight on the realities facing this group of South African heroes and heroines. With many battling burnout, bracing for further staff shortages and trying to find ways to absorb the impact of global funding cuts, Fundi is inviting the country
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Concor continues to demonstrate that building infrastructure goes hand in hand with building brighter futures. As part of its longstanding commitment to corporate social responsibility, Concor’s partnership with The Tomorrow Trust is helping to transform the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children across South Africa. Since 2018, Concor has proudly supported the Tomorrow Trust Holiday
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Altron is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a call to business, government and civil society to rebuild the Johannesburg CBD and surrounding areas after years of decay and decline. By Nkosinathi Ndlovu – TechCentral According to CEO Werner Kapp, Altron has partnered with non-profit inner city revitalisation organisation Jozi My Jozi to drive initiatives aimed
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As one of the fastest developing sectors in the country, the growth of security industry reflects the important position it occupies in business, government and the community. Accounting for more than 500,000 active members, the security industry is one of the largest entry level employers in the country, providing a stable source of income for
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21 March is Human Rights Day in South Africa, commemorating the Sharpeville Massacre, which sparked international outrage and fueled the global anti-apartheid movement. Ray van der Fort – BizCommunity With the fall of apartheid in 1994, South Africa adopted a progressive Constitution and Bill of Rights. The preamble to the Bill of Rights declares: This
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