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South Africa’s world-class scientific research vessel, the SA Agulhas II, heads toward Cape Town after a stop over in East London following its annual relief and supply voyage to the SANAE IV Antarctic base. The back of Table Mountain, seen in the distance here, was a welcome sight for some researchers returning from a 12-month overwintering stay at SANAE IV, along with sobering news on the state of the southern oceans. Photos: Steve Kretzmann / GroundUp

Climate Change

Icebreaker returns from Antarctica with alarming news

Steve Kretzmann 5 hours

Helen Hulett appointed as chief sustainability officer at AfriGIS

ESG

Helen Hulett appointed as chief sustainability officer at AfriGIS

Issued by AfriGIS 1 day

The science of service recovery: Why resolving complaints boosts your bottom line

CRM, CX, UX

The science of service recovery: Why resolving complaints boosts your bottom line

Chantel Botha, Issued by BrandLove 1 day

Source: Supplied.

Pharmaceuticals

South African pharmaceutical wholesaler UPD adds 42 electric vans to fleet

Nqobile Dludla 1 day

The wall fan cooled hall at ADC's CPT 1 facility in Cape Town, with a graphic of Africa overlaid. Source: Lindsey Schutters.

4th Industrial Revolution

Open source models could light African AI fire

Lindsey Schutters 1 day

Stiles Knysna to temporarily close its doors on 28 February 2025

Retailers

Stiles Knysna to temporarily close its doors on 28 February 2025

Issued by Stiles 3 days

2025 Budget Speech: Financial incentives key to accelerating EV transition

Fuel & Energy

2025 Budget Speech: Financial incentives key to accelerating EV transition

3 days

Matimba Mbungela, Group Chief Officer for Human Resources at Vodacom Group

HR & Management

#TopEmployers2025: Matimba Mbungela, chief HR officer - from the Cape to Cairo, what sets Vodacom apart from the rest

Shan Radcliffe 17 Feb 2025

Source: © 123rf Digital payments are booming in South Africa, with two-thirds of merchants and nearly 60% of consumers prefer card payments, with 78% of e-commerce merchants already onboard

Financial Services

Digital payments booming in South Africa with more growth potential especially for SMEs

17 Feb 2025

Deadline for Sassa card transition extended to 20 March 2025

Health & Welfare

Deadline for Sassa card transition extended to 20 March 2025

14 Feb 2025

How to become a teacher in South Africa

Education

How to become a teacher in South Africa

Issued by SACAP 17 Feb 2025

Neal Froneman (right) at the NYSE relisting in 2020. Source: Sibanye-Stillwater/Flickr

Mining

Neal Froneman to retire after transformative 12 years

Lindsey Schutters 14 Feb 2025

The new Postbank Black Card for Sassa beneficiaries. The current Gold Cards will expire on 28 February 2025 and social grant beneficiaries are urged to get their new cards before then. Photo supplied by Sassa

Health & Welfare

Sassa Gold cards to stop working on 28 February 2025 - beneficiaries urged to replace them

13 Feb 2025

Beyond the traditional path: The benefits of private tertiary institutions

Higher Education

Beyond the traditional path: The benefits of private tertiary institutions

Issued by 3RC 13 Feb 2025

Sappi and Enpower Trading reach Financial Close on PPA for power deal from SunCentral

Energy

Sappi and Enpower Trading reach Financial Close on PPA for power deal from SunCentral

Issued by Sappi 13 Feb 2025

Image source: devidgrutz –

Climate Change

Government publishes National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report

11 Feb 2025

Electric vehicles in Africa: what’s needed to grow the sector

Fuel & Energy

Electric vehicles in Africa: what’s needed to grow the sector

MJ (Thinus) Booysen, Joubert Van Eeden 11 Feb 2025

Transnet signs LNG, bulk terminal deals to boost Richards Bay

Logistics & Transport

Transnet signs LNG, bulk terminal deals to boost Richards Bay

11 Feb 2025

2025 South Africa Wine Summit to shape industry innovation, growth

Viticulture & Oenology

2025 South Africa Wine Summit to shape industry innovation, growth

10 Feb 2025

SA EV startup Everlectric gets Vumela Fund boost

Funding

SA EV startup Everlectric gets Vumela Fund boost

10 Feb 2025

Innovative startup secures funding to boost growth and drive EV adoption in South Africa

Fuel & Energy

Innovative startup secures funding to boost growth and drive EV adoption in South Africa

Issued by Edge Growth 10 Feb 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his #Sona2025 address at Cape town's City Hall. Source: x.com

Infrastructure & Utilities

#Sona2025: Ramaphosa economic recovery plan built on infrastructure, mining, and energy

Lindsey Schutters 7 Feb 2025

Economy

"Trump’s aid review is a win for Africa"

NJ Ayuk 6 Feb 2025

Climate Change

The impact of Donald Trump’s anti-climate measures on our heating planet

Bruce Campbell 6 Feb 2025

Source: @GovernmentZA/X

Economy

Countdown to #Sona2025: Will foreign-policy concerns overshadow domestic troubles?

Katja Hamilton 6 Feb 2025

Source: Supplied | Maureen Phiri, GM Sales, Oxyon People Solutions

Logistics & Transport

Preparing SA’s transport and logistics workforce for the future of mobility

Maureen Phiri 5 Feb 2025

Pegasys joins RSK Group to advance global development goals

ESG & Sustainability

Pegasys joins RSK Group to advance global development goals

Issued by Stone 5 Feb 2025

Accounting & Auditing

The future of accounting in 2025: Adapting to AI, platforms, and sustainability

Scott Etheridge 5 Feb 2025

#MiningIndaba: Anglo pivots to Sasol biodiesel for emissions gains

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

#MiningIndaba: Anglo pivots to Sasol biodiesel for emissions gains

Lindsey Schutters 4 Feb 2025

#BizTrends2025: The rapid transformation of South Africa’s energy sector

Trends

#BizTrends2025: The rapid transformation of South Africa’s energy sector

Jenna Harris 4 Feb 2025

Source: Ben April, Associate Director: ESG leader for KPMG in Africa.

Trends

#BizTrends2025: COP29 reflections and the importance of sustainable finance and investment

Ben April 4 Feb 2025

2025 Shoprite bursary programme open for applications

Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

2025 Shoprite bursary programme open for applications

3 Feb 2025

Source: GrowthPoint.

Proptech

Inside V&A Waterfront's groundbreaking proptech transition

3 Feb 2025

Source: Reuters/2023. President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Economy

#Sona2025: SA's future at stake in impending energy and trade address

Katja Hamilton 31 Jan 2025

Bridging certificates provide a lifeline to further study

Distance Learning

Bridging certificates provide a lifeline to further study

Issued by Oxbridge Academy 30 Jan 2025

The local launch of Cisco PoP will give the networking giant a better route to market for its Webex One strategy.

Technology

Cisco launches SA PoP for Webex Calling and Contact Centre

Lindsey Schutters 30 Jan 2025

Anglo finalises Jellinbah sale to Zashvin

Mining

Anglo finalises Jellinbah sale to Zashvin

29 Jan 2025

Image source: Emiliano Arano from

Climate Change

A hot and troubled world of work: How South Africa’s bold new climate act and labour law can align to drive a just transition

Debbie Collier 29 Jan 2025

Source: Pexels.

Finance

#Sona2025 preview: Successes, shifts, and the path ahead

28 Jan 2025

Magugua Hydro project in Eswatini

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Financial close reached for 13.5MW Lower Maguduza Hydro Power Project in Eswatini

28 Jan 2025

Source: ChatGPT

Trends

US deregulation under Trump serves as a boon for equities, a bane for climate change

David Crosoer 29 Jan 2025

Toyota SA’s big plans for 2025: Key cars and market trends to watch

Events & Shows

Toyota SA’s big plans for 2025: Key cars and market trends to watch

Imran Salie 28 Jan 2025

The Keliber lithium hydroxide project will comprise five mining areas, a concentrator, refinery and auxiliary facilities at all sites. Source: Sibanye-Stillwater

Mining

Sibanye-Stillwater CCDO resigns for personal reasons

Lindsey Schutters 27 Jan 2025

Barloworld advocates for sustainability at Mining Indaba 2025

Materials & Equipment

Barloworld advocates for sustainability at Mining Indaba 2025

27 Jan 2025

Economy

Cape Town’s continued global recognition unlocks opportunities for local business growth

27 Jan 2025

Big industry: Power purchase agreements light the way to renewable energy implementation

Energy

Big industry: Power purchase agreements light the way to renewable energy implementation

John Taylor, Issued by Yellow Door Energy 24 Jan 2025

A new approach to retail staffing in South Africa

Training

A new approach to retail staffing in South Africa

Laurent Homeyer 24 Jan 2025

Athleisure vs activewear: Where style meets functionality

Fashion & Homeware

Athleisure vs activewear: Where style meets functionality

Issued by Jockey South Africa 22 Jan 2025

Honor is launching the X9c in South Africa in January

Technology

Honor gets new CEO and brings new phones to SA for Chinese New Year

Lindsey Schutters 21 Jan 2025