Electricity Minister visits Eskom power stations
In the next two weeks, Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, will be visiting all 14 Eskom power stations to...
Status of Biogas in South Africa
From Alberto Borello, Former Secretary General of SABIA
A review conducted by SABIA (SA Biogas Industry Association) in 2022 indicated that during the period 2022/early-2023,...
Eskom’s NERSA-approved 18,49% electricity price hike to municipalities is unaffordable and unjust
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says Eskom’s NERSA-approved 18,49% price hike to municipalities is unfair, unaffordable, and unjust for residents struggling with the rising...
A first for SA: CBD isolate extraction technology developed in the Western Cape
An innovative Paarl-based manufacturing facility, Afriplex, in collaboration with the Cannabis Research Institute, is once again putting the South African Cannabis industry on the...
Tiger Brands launches ‘Sensorium’ – state-of-the-art multi-purpose centre to nurture a culture of innovation
Tiger Brands has launched a brand new state-of-the-art multi-purpose centre dedicated to nurturing a culture of innovation in the business. The Sensorium, based at...
What small business can do to stop organic waste from reaching the landfill
RESTAURANTS and other small businesses have several options to reduce the amount of organic waste, and associated greenhouse emissions, they produce from reaching landfills.
In...
Pollution from Eskom’s failing coal fleet will continue to kill thousands
Research on air pollution caused by Eskom’s ailing fleet of power stations is unequivocal: if allowed to continue, emissions from the company’s fleet of...
Waste management an economic-critical pillar to sustainable development
Kate Stubbs, Marketing Director at Interwaste
AS a country, there is no doubt we are facing a magnitude of issues that border on human rights...
Equipping South Africans with the necessary skills and training
By Mzwandile Mamaila, Cape Business News Journalist
SOUTH African SETAs increase skills development and training. This initiative enhances the chances of employability and brings structural...
It’s time to expand your brand in the Western Cape!
RETURNING to Cape Town in October, the highly successful Propak Cape trade exhibition provides an excellent opportunity for suppliers of machinery, products and services...
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