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Impact Of Alternative Technology Equipment Within The SA Mining Industry
The SA mining industry, despite being a vast, mechanised and extractive sector, recognises the need to be more efficient and less carbon-intensive. Benjamin van der Veen investigates some of the alternative technologies and equipment on offer.

Seven Myths That Impact How NGOs And Conservationists Perceive Mining
Environmentally speaking, mining has come a long way in the past few decades, yet numerous myths around its detrimental effect on the Earth persist. By Rodney Weidemann.

Long-Term Energy Partnerships For A Stronger South Africa
Enpower Trading has taken another significant step towards helping unlock more than 5GW of renewable energy over the next five years, boosting generation capacity to help overcome the current energy crisis in South Africa.

“Farm To Fork” Never Looked This Good
Author: Isana Cordier, Consumer Sector Head at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking, and Roux Wildenboer, Sector Head for Agriculture at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking.

Homelessness Within A Policy Vacuum
Without a co-ordinated national policy to address the plight of the homeless, municipalities must come up with responses to the growing number of people living on the streets, writes Anél Lewis.

Why ESG Has Never Been More Important
Environmental, social and governance is ultimately about moving beyond a compliance and reporting approach, to one focused on sustainable, profitable growth. By Rodney Weidemann.

In A Breitling First, The Super Chronomat Automatic 38 Origins Makes Its Debut, Featuring Responsibly Sourced Better Gold And Better Diamonds With Full Supply-Chain Traceability
Breitling is a #SQUADONAMISSION to do better by making luxury more sustainable. The brand’s first-ever “traceable watch” transparently informs and engages owners about the origins of its precious materials. A provenance record on the owner’s blockchain-backed NFT details the responsible measures taken along the supply chain for the watch’s artisanal gold and lab-grown diamonds, with all information independently verified.

Living In Style
South Africa’s leading mature lifestyle estates cover all the lifestyle bases, so you don’t have to. By Trevor Crighton.

To Grow Your Business, You Need To Get Inclusive
The issue of women in leadership is top of the agenda for businesses and societies around the world. But despite this, progress towards achieving gender equality in the workplace remains frustratingly slow. In 2022, it’s time we redoubled our efforts to bridge the divide in the C-suite, middle management and our workforces.

South Africa’s Rich Mix Of Mineral Resources Drives Diversification
Menar expands and diversifies mineral assets in a show of confidence for the future of mining in South Africa.

Celebrating Black Excellence
Jermaine Craig looks at why inclusion and mentorship are critical to successful leadership transition.

Here’s Why You Need To Get Your Hands On A Copy Of The Woema Grade 3 Text-And Workbook
After celebrating 10 years in publishing last month, Woemaboeke has another reason to celebrate. This month, Afrikaans Additional Language teachers can order the long-awaited Woema Grade 3 – Teks and Werkboek!

Why The Gender And Diversity Gap In Asset Management?
By Chantal Cantin, Group Head of Marketing & Communications, Maitland Fund Services.

Why Koa Academy Chooses The IEB Pathway To Their 4iR World Of Work
In South Africa, learners following the CAPS curriculum achieve their Matric qualifications (National Senior Certificate – NSC) either through writing the assessments of the Department of Basic Education (DBE) or the Independent Examinations Board (IEB). However, this is not to say that DBE and NSC learners just write different final examination papers. There’s a lot more to it than that.

SAICE Welcomes New ECSA CEO Dr Bridget Ssamula
The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) would like to congratulate and welcome Dr Bridget Ssamula as the newly appointed CEO of the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). The ECSA council has appointed the highly accomplished Dr Ssamula, who’ll begin her tenure as ECSA CEO on the 1st of November 2022.

Can Mining Be Made Renewable?
Mines, traditionally heavy users of fossil fuels, are increasingly seeking new forms of energy. Itumeleng Mogaki speaks to mining industry experts about the most popular forms of renewable energy being considered by the sector. By Itumeleng Mogaki.

The Rise Of Base Metals In An Emerging Green Economy
The growing trend towards green energy has seen a shift in emphasis onto base metals, with demand beginning to rise. By Benjamin van der Veen.

LTM Energy Wins The Global Sustainability Leadership Awards
LTM’s 10th-anniversary celebration continues with the winning of another international award, the Global Sustainability Leadership Awards.

“Slowbalisation” And How To Value Companies In This Market – Citadel
Two experts unpack the economic climate and summarise how equities can be valued in such an environment.

Banking On The SA Wine Sector
Author: Abrie Rautenbach, Head of AgriBusiness, Relationship Banking, Absa Group