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Sustainable Forms Of Energy

It is well known that the consumption of fossil fuels contributes significantly to climate change. So what other, more sustainable options are available to help wean us off these “dirty” fuels? Rodney Weidemann investigates.

Analysing The Local Government Leadership Landscape

Is time running out for a slowly declining majority party? Professor Mcebisi Ndletyana analyses the results of the last local elections in light of the national general elections in 2024.

Cruise Control

Roll up, roll up, for the greatest show on earth… Peter Frost takes to the waters along with hundreds of other cruising revelers.

AECI’s Key Priorities

While it has reinvented itself as AECI Mining, the company remains focused on its important priorities and on retaining its reputation as a market leader.

Renewable Energy Prospects For 2022

Gareth Griffiths takes a look at the status of the local renewable energy market in 2022, and what the future may hold. 

Trucking Into A Zero-Emissions Future

As a growing desire to shift away from fossil fuel use takes hold globally, James Francis asks if trucks and buses are on the road to an electric future.

All The Rage Museums

Vine of the times: A tale as old as wine – Babylonstoren’s novel history lesson.

What Does COP26 Mean For SA?

The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference opens the door to address Eskom’s problems, suggests James Francis. 

Materials Handling In The FMCG Space

Rodney Weidemann unpacks changes and challenges around handling goods in this dynamic space.

The ABC Of The REIPPPP

South Africa’s renewable energy tender programme is about more than adding clean power to South Africa’s grid, writes Trevor Crighton.

Activism: The Issues That Still Plague Us

Caryn Gootkin looks at some of South Africa’s most pressing human rights issues and speaks to the people and organisations working to ensure these rights are enjoyed by all.

The Retail Supply Chain’s Recovery

From weathering the knock-on disruptions of the pandemic to planning for an unpredictable future, Anthony Sharpe looks at what retailers are doing to keep the shelves stocked.

Is The Basic Income Grant Feasible?

Duma Gqubule weighs in on the heated debate around the basic income grant’s viability.

Paradise Unlimited

Yup, it exists! Right here on planet Earth.

One Man’s Waste…

The world is facing waste and energy crises, but there are means available to address both challenges at once, writes Rodney Weidemann. 

Fiercely Loyal Local Fashion

South African designers are carving out names for themselves on the international fashion scene. Thando Pato speaks to some of them to find out what it takes to be a global player.

Diamond Trading: Belgium And Africa

Antwerp, Belgium, remains the global centre for the diamond trade. SA Mining recently caught up with Belgium’s ambassador Didier Vanderhasselt to chat about the diamond trading relationship between Belgium and Africa.

Using Mine Closure To Combat Climate Change

By Herman Gildenhuys, environmental consultant at Ukwazi Mining.

Leisure Experiences

Fired up – keep warm and toasty this winter with an indoor fireplace and/or outdoor fire pit. Hasmita Amtha rounds up five to consider.

Food Safety, Future Food Supplies And Packaging

Historically seen as two separate areas, health and the environment are two converging issues within the food and beverage industry – perhaps the first manufacturing sector to see this trend, writes Stefan Fageräng, managing director of Tetra Pak South Africa.