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How corporate South Africa can transform land reform into economic opportunity

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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Sustainability drives Isanti Glass

Community & Impact, CSI Initiatives, Programmes / admin

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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CMOs called to lead on sustainability at Cannes Lions

Environment / Chris Buchanan

At this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, the United Nations Global Compact spotlighted a bold new agenda for corporate marketers: drive sustainability from the C-suite. By PR Newswire Unveiled during a panel titled “CMOs Leading for Sustainable Growth”, the UN Global Compact introduced its CMO Blueprint for Sustainable Growth, urging Chief Marketing Officers

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10x climate ROI

Environment / Chris Buchanan

Investing in climate adaptation and resilience offers a return more than ten times the original outlay, according to a new report by the World Resources Institute (WRI). By Karolina Adamkiewicz – Impact Investor The study reveals that funding projects aimed at mitigating climate impacts—such as flood prevention, drought preparedness, and sustainable infrastructure—can generate significant social,

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Small business participation in South Africa’s IPP market

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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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A unique partnership turned invasive fish into a lifeline

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In the depths of the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown, an unexpected collaboration sparked a powerful solution to two urgent challenges: ecological imbalance in the Garden Route’s freshwater lakes and growing hunger in vulnerable communities. By CSI The Human Face of Business The partnership began at Groenvlei Lake near Sedgefield, where Gift of the Givers, CapeNature, and

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Tackling youth skills and education for the green economy

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The Energy Mobility Education Trust (EM Education Trust) is embarking on its second decade with a new set of goals, informed by a new world order in which renewable energy, 4IR, digital skills are at the core. With a refreshed board of trustees, its goal for 2025 and beyond is to help provide the pipeline

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Corporate responsibility and human rights essential for a just energy transition

Environment, Thought Leadership / admin

The climate emergency poses a huge threat to human rights. In order to address this emergency, a transition to an economy in harmony with the planet is an urgent necessity. As part of this transition, and for the energy transition to contribute to the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals and human rights, the renewable

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