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Reducing Risk In The Industry
Safety is key to a thriving industry, writes Duane Roothman, vice president Forestry at Sappi Southern Africa.

When The Shoe Doesn’t Fit
SPONSORED: Why women need to demand female-specific safety footwear in the workplace.

Feeding The Hungry
Sandy Bukula, CEO of Operation Hunger, delves into why addressing issues around food insecurity is critical.

Tackling Sustainability And Food Security
Sustainability and food security are a major focus for South Africa’s food producers, writes Trevor Crighton.

Life After Matric
Matric passes and your options for tertiary education. By Thando Pato.

Protecting Africa From Disease, Today And Tomorrow
South African groups are establishing a vaccine technology transfer hub, writes James Francis, a step that will help Africa take charge of vaccine supplies during current and future epidemics.

Emira Gives Biodiversity Preservation The Green Thumbs Up
Emira Property Fund (JSE: EMI) has made meaningful progress on its biodiversity policy in consultation with the Biodiversity Disclosure Project and the Endangered Wildlife Trust, building on its impacts at the forefront of environmental sustainability in South Africa’s listed property sector.

Growthpoint Champions Game-Changing New GBCSA Industrial Property Green Rating Tool
Growthpoint Properties is the proud sponsor of a new Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) rating tool.

People Need The Ocean To Thrive
Without good functioning, oceanic ecosystems life would be impossible on our planet, writes environmentalist and MPA guide Sinegugu Zukulu.

Opinion Piece: Sisi Safety Wear Providing Safety Solutions For Women In Industry
SPONSORED: Over the years, women have been making up a greater proportion of the workforce, and this includes sectors that have typically been male-dominated such as mining, manufacturing and construction.

Roche Bobois Cape Town Relocating In Green Point
On the 8th of October Roche Bobois reopened its showroom in Cape Town, South Africa.

The Rands And Cents Of R&D
Local investment in innovative research and development is slipping. Anthony Sharpe investigates available funding options for companies that want to push the envelope.

Potatoes Key To Solving SA Malnutrition Challenges
SPONSORED: As South Africa joined in celebrating World Food Day on the 16 October, the spotlight has been thrust on the growing triple burden of malnutrition facing vulnerable households – especially given rising food insecurity and the loss of livelihoods in the wake of the pandemic.

NMISA Contributes Towards A Hunger-Free South Africa
SPONSORED: South Africa remains a food-insecure country at household level. According to Statistics SA: ‘’almost 20% of South African households had inadequate or severely inadequate access to food in 2017’’.

Digging Deep
Minerals Council South Africa CEO Roger Baxter weighs in on the opportunities and challenges facing the mining industry.

Water Safety Boils Down To Better Management
Kate Stubbs, marketing director at Interwaste, discusses the need for effective and sustainable management of water.

The Link Between AI And Crop Health
How artificial intelligence is being deployed to find smarter ways to combat pests and pathogens and monitor crop health, writes Professor Dave Berger, Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI), University of Pretoria.

Counting The Cost
With COVID-19 and the recent riots affecting industries across the board, we talk to the experts about the specific challenges to the long-term outlook for manufacturing. By Anthony Sharpe.

Waste And Food Security
South Africa has plenty of food. So, why are millions of people going hungry?
By James Francis.

Self-Catering Getaways Around The Country…
Covid-19 and lock downs have brought about many changes to be sure!