Today, at a ceremony in Wolmaransstad in the North West province, Zero Carbon Charge broke ground on its first 100% renewable energy charging station in what will become South Africa’s first national network of 120 solar-powered charging facilities spaced out at 150km intervals. This is a significant milestone in South Africa’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs). Unlike … [Read more...]
The changing role of women in the construction industry
The construction industry has long been characterized as a male-dominated field, with women historically under-represented in all aspects of this sector. However, in recent years, significant progress has been made in breaking down gender barriers and increasing the presence of women in construction. This shift has had a profound effect on the industry, leading to greater … [Read more...]
Mpumalanga green solution challenge seeks entries
The Mpumalanga Green Cluster Agency, supported by GreenCape in partnership with the South Africa-UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions), invite innovators and entrepreneurs with economically viable green economy innovation business in Mpumalanga to enter the first Mpumalanga green solutions pitch challenge. Entries close on Friday 22 September. “The UK in … [Read more...]
Supporting women in conservation and research
In the realm of conservation and scientific research, women have historically faced challenges in breaking through gender barriers and achieving equal representation. However, the tide is turning, as a growing movement of empowered women are taking the lead and passing the ladder down to other women. According to a 2021 UNESCO study, women now represent around 44% of the … [Read more...]
Skills needed for future energy sector in SA
“I am inspired, meet me at the top!” sounded the war cry of the Galactic Einsteins when they concluded their presentation at the Changemakers Junior Green Investment Pitch Session at the Enlit Africa conference and exhibition, which gathered energy, water and power sector stakeholders across the continent at the CTICC in Cape Town this week. The large team of 16 learners, … [Read more...]
Applications open for Green Entrepreneurship Awards
The Green Entrepreneurship Team at adelphi is now accepting applications for the Green Entrepreneurship Awards 2023. This year’s Awards are a collaboration between SEED and the Circular Economy Catalyst, presenting two award categories. The Climate Adaptation Awards by SEED focus on Botswana, Malawi, and Zambia and are funded by the Government of Flanders. The Circular … [Read more...]
Employment opportunities in organic waste management
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is making the management and processing of organic waste much easier by removing the requirements for expensive and drawn-out waste management permits. New norms and standards for composting and the treatment of organic waste, signed into law in 2022, will make establishing processing facilities much cheaper and the … [Read more...]
Curbing SA’s unemployment problem with #ImStaying
In its first major move to focus on entrepreneurship and unemployment, ImStaying NPC together with The Lions Den launches the #ImStaying Entrepreneur Movement. They aim to lower the unemployment rate by 5% over the next 5 years. Start-ups, entrepreneurs, business owners, those thinking of starting a business, those who want to create a second revenue stream or a side hustle, … [Read more...]
Green entrepreneurs make magic with trees and waste
Improving your life whilst greening your environment is a match made in heaven. The Acornhoek community in rural Mpumalanga show us how it's done. The northeast of South Africa is home to some of its best-visited tourist attractions. On the one side is Kruger National Park and the upmarket, private game lodges that surround it. On the other there’s God’s Window and the … [Read more...]
Operations manager needed for organic farming project
Within the Central Hub at the Green Road, you will continuously develop the fruit & vegetable supply and distribution model, while managing the planning, procurement, quality and distribution of produce and the staff involved. Your farming/fresh produce related logistics and/or supply chain management experience is a given, together with your people and organisational … [Read more...]
Chef needed for local organic farm store
Do you want to prepare delicious food for the Local Farm Store, Coffee Shop and Organic Farmers Market based in the beautiful surroundings of the Stellenbosch Waldorf School? Tasks include: menu planning, ordering and stocktaking producing tasty meals from organic farm fresh produce managing the kitchen and bakery staff maintaining the highest health & safety … [Read more...]
Join SA’s first marine eradication program - European shore crab
Do you want to be part of the first marine eradication programme in South Africa? Carcinus meanas, commonly known as the European shore crab, is an alien crab that has large populations in Table and Hout Bay harbours in Cape Town. Marine biologists at Stellenbosch University are undertaking a trial eradication in Hout Bay and are looking to employ a dynamic eradication … [Read more...]
Activists demand fundamental change in energy systems
Activists around the world welcomed the latest UN climate science panel's report by highlighting its passages on the need for fundamental change of energy systems. The report was greeted by a group of German climate justice activists holding banners and photos of protests and campaigns from the across the world. The campaigns are united by the Reclaim Power initiative, a … [Read more...]
