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Empowering entrepreneurs by strengthening rural skills

March 12, 2019 Leave a Comment

Certain communities in South Africa are more marginalized, with little or no opportunity or clear pathways for economic progress. It is in these under-resourced areas where unemployment is the most acute. Education levels are low, and job opportunities and livelihood creation are scarce which further exacerbates the dependence on social grants. WILDLANDS, through a programme … [Read more...]

EWT reviews the biodiversity performance of SA companies

October 30, 2018 Leave a Comment

The National Biodiversity and Business Network (NBBN), an initiative of the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), has released a report entitled Invitation to Join the Biodiversity Disclosure Project – A Study of the Biodiversity Performance of South African Companies. The report highlights the low biodiversity performance by South African companies and presents an opportunity … [Read more...]

Top speakers inspire at the 2015 Green Building Convention

November 23, 2015 Leave a Comment

“If everyone got free WiFi with every tree they planted, we wouldn’t have the problem of climate change.” This was the sentiment shared by renowned businessman, activist and sustainability advocate, Jochen Zeitz, at the 8th Annual Green Building Convention in Cape Town recently. The event, hosted by the Green Building Council SA, is a signature gathering on the greening and … [Read more...]

Celebrate female farmer of the year on Women’s Day

August 8, 2014 Leave a Comment

“Closing the gender gap in agricultural inputs alone could lift 100–150 million people out of hunger,” said Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations. Saturday is National Women’s Day, where we commemorate contributions by women in South Africa to improving the lives of others. Sphiwe Machika, a young female farmer (29), from Rethabiseng in … [Read more...]

Green Faire for healthier homes & lives

August 26, 2013 Leave a Comment

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This year’s Green Faire will take place on Saturday November 2nd 2013. A wide range of green products and services will be on offer, as well as a great line up of informative talks, new innovations and inventions. Explore ways to make your home and lives more healthy, happy and sustainable. Get stuck in to some natural building techniques and tuck in to a selection of … [Read more...]

New CT help lines bring emergency services closer

June 11, 2013 Leave a Comment

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The City of Cape Town has installed a number of FreeCall lines across the city to bring municipal services closer to residents, no matter where they live. Most importantly, during the winter season, these lines also make it easier for communities to contact the City to report faults. The City has installed 67 FreeCall lines in outlying areas and disadvantaged communities … [Read more...]

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