carbon-tax
Carbon Tax
As of January next year, South African businesses will be subject to a carbon tax on emissions generated. Adam Oxford talks to Candice Gibson to find out what that means.
Digging Deep
Chances that recently listed Mako Gold’s flagship project, Napié, in Ivory Coast will be ready for development in five years’ time are good, MD Peter Ledwidge tells SA Mining.
The Unexpected Economic Star
Against the backdrop of a stagnant economy, agriculture was largely responsible for helping South Africa pull itself out of recession in September. Michelle Nel looks at why.
Water Is Life And Sanitation Is Dignity
During the 2018 budget vote speech, deputy minister of water and sanitation Pamela Tshwete reported that the Department of Water and Sanitation has made progress in advancing the role of women in the sector through the mentorship programme.
Transport Trends
Transport is the backbone of economic development, and given that it encourages trade, commerce and travel, its importance in unlocking opportunities for Africa cannot be over-emphasised.
Is SA Benefitting From The Legacy Of The FIFA World Cup?
Eight years later, the question is whether South Africa’s sport stadiums make money.
The Value Of Work Experience
For job seekers, work experience is gold. Georgina Guedes looks at why internships lay such important groundwork for future careers.
No Green Islands
When it comes to sustainable environmental initiatives, partnership is the name of the game, writes Mandy Collins.
The Big 5: Eastern Cape
Experience the diversity of South Africa’s second-largest province – from the warm welcome of a beach-loving settler town, to unfettered escape on the edge of the wildest coast…
Platinum: That Barbarous Relic
John Maynard Keynes, the renowned British economist of the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s who made a fortune off South African gold shares in 1933 when Franklin Roosevelt took America off the gold standard, never minced words.
Let It Flow
Lungelo Shezi investigates how the City of Joburg is making water more accessible to poor households.
Merchandising Is Key To The Growth Of Sport
Record-breaking shirt-sponsorship deals are evidence that sponsoring kit remains a key marketing strategy for big brands.
Travelling The Renewable Energy Route
As we transition into a greener future, renewable energy will become increasingly important. Fortunately, SA has solar, wind and hydro resources.
5 Smart Devices For A Greener Home
Smart homes aren’t just useful – they have technology that helps your wallet and the planet. Megan Ellis looks at a selection of green smart devices.
Cities Cutting Down Carbon – Can It Be Done?
The mayors of Cape Town, Durban, Tshwane and Johannesburg have committed to ensuring that all new buildings are “zero net carbon” designs. Georgina Guedes investigates what that means.
Identity Check
So long, passwords, it’s been real. Vanessa Clark checks out the latest biometric identification systems.
Powering The Green Economy
The REIPPP programme could provide a much-needed boost to the economy, writes Delia du Toit.
The Golf Coast
Aside from 120 kilometres of pristine sand and seven Blue Flag beaches, KZN’s South Coast is prime golfing territory.
Prevention Is Better Than Cure
What lessons can be learned from the worst dry spell southern Africa has experienced in decades, asks Tremaine van Aardt.
Transport Infrastructure Remains A Chief Vehicle For Economic Growth
For any country, transport infrastructure networks are some of the most important assets it can have – not only in pure monetary value, but also the socio and economic gains that the transportation of people, goods and services brings.
