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...]
Powering a safer future with renewable energy
Energy is at the heart of the climate challenge – and key to the solution. A large chunk of the greenhouse gases that blanket the Earth and trap the sun’s heat are generated through energy production, by burning fossil fuels to generate electricity and heat. Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil and gas, are by far the largest contributor to global climate change, accounting … [Read more...]
Inspiring entrepreneurs pay it forward
A partnership agreement between the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) and The Innovation Hub to capacitate SMMEs with essential business training, will benefit two enterprising female engineers in the renewable energy (RE) space. Hleziphi Siyothula-Mtshizana, the founder and chief executive officer of In Pursuit Renewable Energy, a services … [Read more...]
SA community activists celebrate training milestone
On September 22, 2023, the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) proudly hosted the graduation ceremony of the 7th edition of their annual Environmental Rights and Remedies Course, marking a significant milestone as they celebrated the training of over 100 community activists from across South Africa. This year’s class of 2023 was a testament to CER's commitment to … [Read more...]
Cooperation across Global South key to reaching SDGs
To highlight the importance of ongoing cooperation between countries of the Global South, the UN commemorated its annual Day for South-South Cooperation on Tuesday. This year’s official theme is “Solidarity, Equity, and Partnership: Unlocking South-South Cooperation to Achieve the SDGs.” South-South cooperation is a manifestation of solidarity contributing to national … [Read more...]
Empowering women through sustainable fashion
Tweak Fashion NPC, a dynamic non-profit organisation based in South Africa, is on a mission to transform lives and make a meaningful impact on communities. Established as the driving force behind the Tweak Directors' passion for transformation, Tweak Fashion NPC identifies unemployed women in local communities, provides them with essential sewing and manufacturing skills, … [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...]
Helping rural women attain socio-economic freedom
The National Movement of Rural Women (NMRW) joins members of the South African press and public in celebrating Women’s Day on the 09 August 2023. The NMRW is a social movement that advocates for constitutional concerns of rural women and communities and procures funds for existing community projects to sustain livelihoods. The NMRW commemorates Women’s Day 2023 by … [Read more...]
$1 billion fund to kickstart SA’s hydrogen economy
South Africa’s plan to raise $1 billion to kickstart the country’s hydrogen economy in partnership with Denmark and the Netherlands bodes well for a new energy future, says Dr Titus Mathe, CEO of the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI). The announcement that Denmark and the Netherlands would join forces with South Africa to raise $1 billion was made … [Read more...]
Transforming schools and cultivating sustainable change
In the face of a mounting global waste crisis, an inspiring group of friends from the Western Cape has taken up the challenge to really make a difference, one school at a time. Enter the world of Plant the Seed, a visionary business on a mission to revolutionise the prevailing “throw-away culture” by igniting recycling initiatives and fostering responsible waste management … [Read more...]
Northern Cape learners win renewable energy challenge
St Anna Private School’s “Green Queens,” from the Northern Cape Province, have won the inaugural (2023) Renewable Energy Challenge (REC) national final hosted at the Enlit Africa conference last week. The REC was open to Grade 9 - 11 learners at climate club host schools in the Eastern, Northern and Western Cape as part of the Active Climate Change Citizenship for a Just … [Read more...]
Artistic anti-poaching efforts in Mozambique
The YAO Crochet Project, a women-empowered knitting venture which trains the community in the Niassa Special Reserve in Mozambique to crochet and create toys and crafts, is creating a life-sized, metal elephant sculpture to heighten awareness and stir emotions around anti-poaching efforts in the reserve. Collaborating on the project’s creative execution are French metal … [Read more...]
