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CSI in action: 3 local initiatives that are changing lives

Across South Africa, Corporate Social Investment (CSI) is evolving beyond compliance into a powerful force for meaningful, long-term change. Increasingly, companies are aligning their CSI strategies with real community needs, by focusing on education, food security, skills development, and infrastructure to create lasting impact. Here are three standout CSI initiatives, each led by a different […]

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Glass Recycling Creates Income and Entrepreneurship Opportunities in 2026

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As South Africans search for practical ways to earn income in a difficult economic climate, the recycling sector is emerging as an important source of opportunity. Across the country, glass recycling is creating livelihoods for thousands of people. From independent collectors earning a steady income to buy-back centres growing into sustainable small businesses, the industry

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How corporate South Africa can transform land reform into economic opportunity

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For too long, South Africa’s private sector has viewed land reform as either a government problem or a political risk best avoided. Scepticism, uncertainty and fear of reputational exposure have meant that only a handful of companies have meaningfully raised their hands to support land reform projects. When a community regains land but cannot hire

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Weathering the impact: Why climate change remains a major risk to African mining

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Monday, 2 February 2026 – Climate change is no longer a distant threat – it’s a present-day disruptor reshaping industries, economies, and ecosystems. In Africa, few sectors are as exposed – or as vital – as mining. Intensifying droughts, erratic rainfall, and rising temperatures are placing growing pressure on water availability and operational stability. For mining

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DigiMine launches community trust platform

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A new digital platform developed at the Sibanye-Stillwater Digital Mining Laboratory (DigiMine) within the Wits Mining Institute is offering a practical solution to one of the mining sector’s most persistent challenges: building trust with the communities located near mining operations. By Mining Review Africa Designed to make information easier to access and understand, the platform

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Sustainability drives Isanti Glass

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Isanti Glass, South Africa’s only black-owned Level 1 B-BBEE glass packaging manufacturer, ties business excellence to transformation and environmental stewardship. Based in Johannesburg and part of Proudly South African, the company combines local manufacturing strength with a clear buy-local stance. By Business Day Its amber, flint and emerald containers use, on average, up to 50

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Bybit strengthens its footprint in South Africa

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Bybit is expanding in South Africa with a push that combines partnerships, seamless rand access and new scholarship programmes. The exchange says it aims to be the country’s most trusted and user-friendly crypto platform in 2025. By Bybit – Moneyweb A strategic partnership with Altify Capital is designed to give local traders easier access to

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JET conference unites finance, policy and communities for a just energy future

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The 2025 Just Energy Transition (JET) Conference, held at the Gordon Institute of Business Science, brought together leaders from government, business, civil society, academia and the energy sector to accelerate South Africa’s low-carbon transition while keeping equity and people at the centre. Keynotes from development economist Kalnisha Singh and Masopha Moshoeshoe, Chief Advisor: Energy and

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Interpath and Anthesis announce alliance to link ESG with financial performance

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Interpath and Anthesis have formed a strategic alliance to help finance leaders connect environmental, social and governance goals with measurable business improvement. Announced on 3 September 2025, the partnership targets CFOs and CSOs seeking end-to-end support that ties sustainable performance to financial results. By Anthesis Anthesis brings a team of more than 1,400 specialists across

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South Orange wins green grant

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South Orange Village in New Jersey has secured a Sustainable Jersey grant of $20,000, boosting the town’s ongoing environmental initiatives. By Walter Clarke – Tap into Soma Awarded by the PSEG Foundation, the grant will fund the expansion of community composting infrastructure, a key part of the town’s climate action plan. The initiative aims to

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