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Dating #NoFilter South Africa is one of many shows on Bravo Africa, which debuts in October on DStv (Image supplied)

TV

Bravo Africa to debut on DStv

26 Aug 2025

Prince Buthelezi Mall in Empangeni begins construction

Construction & Engineering

Prince Buthelezi Mall in Empangeni begins construction

26 Aug 2025

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Plastic microbeads: great in your face wash, bad in your food – how South Africa’s ban can work better

Anusha Rajkaran and Conrad Sparks 25 Aug 2025

Circular Economy & Waste Management

The global plastics treaty process has fallen flat. Here’s what went wrong, and how you can help

Melanie MacGregor 20 Aug 2025

Image credit: Damian Patkowski on Unsplash

Climate Change

African universities urged to spearhead climate research

19 Aug 2025

Captain Fanplastic releases 2022–2024 Impact Report, with global reach in environmental education

Primary & Secondary Education

Captain Fanplastic releases 2022–2024 Impact Report, with global reach in environmental education

Issued by Soapbox 18 Aug 2025

Early Childhood Development

Why ECD educators should be trained to detect learning disabilities

Annelize Clark 18 Aug 2025

Circular Economy & Waste Management

South Africa vows relentless fight against plastic pollution amid global treaty setback

18 Aug 2025

#WomensMonth: Fibre Circle's Edith Leeuta champions the circular economy

Circular Economy & Waste Management

#WomensMonth: Fibre Circle's Edith Leeuta champions the circular economy

Maroefah Smith 13 Aug 2025

Image credit: Anastasia Yaniuk on Dupe Photos

Circular Economy & Waste Management

South Africa's ambitious plan to tackle plastic microbead pollution

7 Aug 2025

2025 Petco Awards: Meet the women driving South Africa’s circular economy

Circular Economy & Waste Management

2025 Petco Awards: Meet the women driving South Africa’s circular economy

8 Aug 2025

Source: Supplied.

Materials & Equipment

Sprinkler systems: Reducing fire fatalities and property damage by 87%

7 Aug 2025

8 global travel trends South Africa can tap into right now

Travel

8 global travel trends South Africa can tap into right now

5 Aug 2025

As Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) celebrates nine years as Africa’s largest Coca-Cola bottling partner, it continues to invest in the continent (Image: Bizcommunity)

Retail Services

CCBA celebrates investment milestone in Africa

1 Aug 2025

Dr Pert, known for her work in body sculpting, has passed away

Wellness

Dr Pert, known for her work in body sculpting, has passed away

Karabo Ledwaba 31 Jul 2025

Image credit: Anna Shvets on Pexels

Pharmaceuticals

AstraZeneca enters rare disease care in South Africa

31 Jul 2025

16th Durban FilmMart celebrates African cinema: Meet the 2025 Award Winners

Film & Cinematography

16th Durban FilmMart celebrates African cinema: Meet the 2025 Award Winners

24 Jul 2025

Image credit: Heather Green on Pexels

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Record paper recycling rates signal circular economy shift

24 Jul 2025

Image credit: Reuters

Sports Science

Empowerment through exercise: Ugandan women fight obesity

21 Jul 2025

Image credit: Stijn Dijkstra on Pexels

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Microplastics' escalating threat to SA health, environment

21 Jul 2025

When financial excellence meets innovation, success is guaranteed for Ramtsilo Trading

Accounting & Auditing

When financial excellence meets innovation, success is guaranteed for Ramtsilo Trading

Tando Faku, Issued by SAICA 14 Jul 2025

CapeTalk and 702 announce winners of the 2025 Nedbank Business Ignite Awards

Radio & Audio

CapeTalk and 702 announce winners of the 2025 Nedbank Business Ignite Awards

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 11 Jul 2025

Edge Growth and Bank of America celebrate fintech and climate innovation

SMEs

Edge Growth and Bank of America celebrate fintech and climate innovation

Issued by Edge Growth 10 Jul 2025

Ugandan hospital C-Care IHK raises the bar for healthcare in East Africa

Hospital Groups

Ugandan hospital C-Care IHK raises the bar for healthcare in East Africa

Issued by COHSASA 10 Jul 2025

How Patha Patha sauces found a home on Pick n Pay shelves

FMCG

How Patha Patha sauces found a home on Pick n Pay shelves

9 Jul 2025

A high-tech coffee culture is brewing in the South African market

Research

A high-tech coffee culture is brewing in the South African market

Issued by Insight Survey 9 Jul 2025

Coca-Cola rolls out 2-litre returnable PET bottles

ESG

Coca-Cola rolls out 2-litre returnable PET bottles

9 Jul 2025

KITE 2025 - supporting industrial growth in manufacturing

Manufacturing

KITE 2025 - supporting industrial growth in manufacturing

Issued by KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition 2025 7 Jul 2025

Popcorn and Pitch: Entrepreneurs take centre stage in one-of-a-kind business showcase

SMEs

Popcorn and Pitch: Entrepreneurs take centre stage in one-of-a-kind business showcase

Issued by MyDough 7 Jul 2025

Skubu refill store debuts in South Africa

ESG

Skubu refill store debuts in South Africa

1 Jul 2025

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

26 Jun 2025

Inside Cape Union Mart’s sustainability philosophy

ESG

Inside Cape Union Mart’s sustainability philosophy

25 Jun 2025

Connections that count: How young entrepreneurs are transforming communities

Youth Month

Connections that count: How young entrepreneurs are transforming communities

Issued by PAWA Africa 25 Jun 2025

#UpcyclingDay: How local women breathe new life into bread bags

Circular Economy & Waste Management

#UpcyclingDay: How local women breathe new life into bread bags

24 Jun 2025

Going green in healthcare: Medshield's Kevin Aron explains why medical schemes must lead the way

Medical Aid

Going green in healthcare: Medshield's Kevin Aron explains why medical schemes must lead the way

Kevin Aron, Issued by Stone 23 Jun 2025

KAP sani2c: A decade of progress, partnership and purpose

Events

KAP sani2c: A decade of progress, partnership and purpose

Issued by KAP 18 Jun 2025

Image credit: Mina Rad on Unsplash

Aesthetic Medicine

What trends in cosmetic surgery means for the future of beauty in SA

18 Jun 2025

A lack of refuse removal services in Caledon’s Riemvasmaak informal settlement results in waste being dumped at the bottom of the hill on the bank of the Bath River. Riemvasmaak resident Anele Boyce said the dumping problem could be reduced if the municipality supplied bin bags and a skip. Photos: Steve Kretzmann

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Sewage, garbage, dirty water: Theewaterskloof is in a mess after years of bad management

Steve Kretzmann 17 Jun 2025

#YouthMonth: We are the generation we’ve been waiting for

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

#YouthMonth: We are the generation we’ve been waiting for

Maroefah Smith 18 Jun 2025

Circular Economy & Waste Management

#WorldEnvironmentDay: New recycling initiative to minimise SA's impact on Antarctica

6 Jun 2025

Source: Supplied. Gideon Galloway, founder and chief executive officer of the King Price Financial Services group.

Finance

From startup dreams to industry leader: King Price’s remarkable rise

Gideon Galloway 5 Jun 2025

Pick n Pay ends the 'plastic revolution' with Reverse Vending Machines

ESG

Pick n Pay ends the 'plastic revolution' with Reverse Vending Machines

5 Jun 2025

#WorldEnvironmentDay: Why food systems must lead the climate conversation

Food Security

#WorldEnvironmentDay: Why food systems must lead the climate conversation

Ozzy Nel 5 Jun 2025

Zuzu the Hermit Crab: Where animation meets activism

Film & Cinematography

Zuzu the Hermit Crab: Where animation meets activism

Issued by Scholars Film 28 May 2025

Manzi Water debuts at automated refill store, Skubu

FMCG

Manzi Water debuts at automated refill store, Skubu

26 May 2025

ANEW clinches 2nd consecutive gold for sustainability stand at Africa’s Travel Indaba

Hospitality

ANEW clinches 2nd consecutive gold for sustainability stand at Africa’s Travel Indaba

Issued by ANEW Hotels & Resorts 22 May 2025

Buzzing for change

Sustainable Farming

Buzzing for change

Issued by Libstar Group 20 May 2025

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ESG & Sustainability

3 tips for a more sustainable workplace

19 May 2025