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Ecological Infrastructure for Water Security project launched in Joburg

May 31, 2018 1 Comment

The Minister of Environmental Affairs Dr Edna Molewa and the Minister of Water and Sanitation Gugile Nkwinti will be at the launch of an $7.2 million (approximately R90 million) worth Ecological Infrastructure for Water Security project in Johannesburg on Thursday, 31 May 2018. This five year investment from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) together with considerable … [Read more...]

Electrifying Africa: the hunt for the off-grid solution

June 24, 2015 Leave a Comment

Worldwide 1.1 billion people continue to live without access to electricity. More than 95% of those without access to electricity live in sub-Saharan Africa and developing Asia. While progress is being made, rapid population growth continues to challenge that progress. Perhaps needless to say but the most significant depravation is amongst rural communities. The … [Read more...]

Helping underprivileged learners in SA find their way

January 23, 2015 1 Comment

“Real change only comes from being actively involved in communities and the environment.” This was proven by an inspiring story where a powerful corporate company reached out to a struggling school and more than transformed it into a shining example of success, but also spirited it into a leadership position inspiring other schools to follow. I am talking about Nedbank’s … [Read more...]

Campaign demands banks stop financing fossil fuel projects

December 12, 2014 Leave a Comment

Climate change movement 350Afrca.org recently launched its Fossil Free Africa campaign, with a call on ‘dirty banks’ to fully disclose their fossil fuel investments and commit to stop financing future mining, refinery and power station projects in South Africa and across Africa. Activists protested outside the headquarters of Nedbank in Sandton, Johannesburg citing the … [Read more...]

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