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Profiting from health and ecological crises in Africa

June 2, 2020 Leave a Comment

The ACB has shared a research paper about the wave of ‘Trojan horse’ second-generation genetic engineering strategies targeted at, inter alia, malaria in Africa, at a time when the COVID-19 crisis is fracturing the myth that global health expertise is the domain of North America and Europe. Global health can no longer be defined by Western nations, as the world watches with … [Read more...]

Inspiring hope as SA marks Freedom Day under lockdown

April 27, 2020 Leave a Comment

Today is an important landmark in South Africa’s history; Freedom Day. To acknowledge the great sacrifices South Africans have made since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, South African Tourism has released a new television advert to inspire hope as the country marks Freedom Day under lockdown. Freedom of movement; the dignity of work; the joys of travel and experiencing … [Read more...]

Seven things you need to know about e-cigarettes

January 29, 2020 2 Comments

Office e-smokers, you’re still being uncool to your co-workers. The World Health Organisation breaks down what we know and what we don’t about vapes. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently released a list of seven commonly asked questions about e-cigarettes, like whether or not they’re safer than traditional cigarettes and what they mean for your lungs and those around … [Read more...]

Langa garden helping to feed future sports heroes

September 14, 2019 Leave a Comment

“Siya Kolisi” enthralls spectators in the streets of Langa, Cape Town, with his tackles and accurate passes, but this is not the 28-year-old Springbok captain. It is in fact 13-year-old Luxolo Ntsholo who has adopted the moniker. The Grade 7 pupil will be jetting to Tokyo, Japan, next year to represent South Africa at the 2020 Olympic Games. A learner at the Mokone Primary … [Read more...]

Win a floating edible island and fight the drought

October 26, 2016 31 Comments

Water shortage? How to use what you have and thrive. List as many benefits as possible to this home-made system and stand a chance to win one floating island, worth R1200. PS the floating islands are vegetated with edible plants. Food. Make your list in the comment space below this story. Entries close 31 October. … [Read more...]

How to care for breasts naturally this Pink October

October 6, 2016 Leave a Comment

Most women have no idea that simply not wearing a bra can have a major impact on the likelihood of developing breast cancer - one of the major killers of women in the western world. It is also one of the most over-diagnosed and over-treated conditions. A new study from Brazil, published in May 2016 in the journal Advances in Oncology Research and Treatments, explains that … [Read more...]

The future belongs to sustainable brands

May 30, 2016 Leave a Comment

The need for innovation in the responsible design of plastic packaging and the essential focus on the post-consumer life of this material was discussed during a workshop at the Sustainable Brands HOW NOW conference in Cape Town. The conference created an opportunity for professionals from various industries to network and learn from their peers and a collection of thought … [Read more...]

Come help kick off SA’s first solar co-operative at Spier

November 10, 2015 Leave a Comment

The time has come to kick off South Africa's first solar co-operative in style.. and everyone is invited! The Sun Exchange is a new social enterprise in Cape Town, which aims to deliver renewable energy through community crowd-lending. They are pioneering this disruptive economic model because: It provides clean, reliable and low price electricity to schools and other … [Read more...]

Join the River Rehab Revolution

April 6, 2015 Leave a Comment

Green Beings River Rehab initiative kicked up a notch this year and all nature-loving residents are invited to join in on the fun. Green Beings, an environmental education focused NPO, has conducted numerous River Rehabs over the past four years. River Rehab is an on-going multi-stakeholder initiative whereby Government Departments, ward councillors, NGO’s, businesses, … [Read more...]

The world is our host – a call for climate justice

March 31, 2015 Leave a Comment

Climate change is a spiritual, moral, as well as scientific, economic and political issue, said a group of Anglican bishops on Good Friday during an urgent call for climate justice action at the Volmoed Conference and Retreat Centre outside Hermanus. Of course this involves not only Anglicans, or Christians, but people of all faiths, and all spiritual folk, who revere this … [Read more...]

Achieving practical sustainable goals for South Africa

March 30, 2015 Leave a Comment

We have constantly been made aware of the dangers of climate change in recent years, as global temperatures continue to rise and natural disasters affect human settlement more frequently. The dialogue of world leaders repeatedly emphasises the need to focus on the development of a green economy to ensure the wellbeing of our planet. In working towards achieving the county’s … [Read more...]

2015 SEED Awards: applications now open

February 23, 2015 Leave a Comment

The newly-launched 2015 SEED Awards seek to recognise start-up enterprises that aim to generate environmental, social and economic benefits at the local level. This year SEED celebrates 10 years of SEED Awards. During that time, we have recognised 175 SEED Winners from 37 countries and accompanied them in their initial scale-up. Winners receive a monetary award of US … [Read more...]

What do we need to get energised?

January 29, 2015 Leave a Comment

Are you reacting to your life circumstances, or creating the experience you want? Both approaches to living life require ENERGY – the former leaves us feeling exhausted and depleted and the latter inspires and energises. What does Living Life on Purpose mean and what conditions are required to achieve this state? What are some of the obstacles and opposing forces we need to … [Read more...]

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