Countries

South Africa’s electricity crisis: a series of failures over 30 years have left a dim legacy

Mark Swilling, Stellenbosch University In 1994, apartheid ended and the African National Congress (ANC) won South Africa’s first ever... Read more

19 Apr

World

What we know about reported strike on Iran

Tehran, Iran – Explosions rocked Iran’s central Isfahan province on Friday, according to state media, while US officials told... Read more

19 Apr

Companies

Start-ups get a leg-up in Nigeria

Already home to a lively start-up ecosystem, Nigeria now offers an online portal specifically geared towards promoting budding entrepreneurs.... Read more

18 Apr

Companies

Going green: Guide for real estate portfolios

Cape Town – Buildings in Africa are set to become a little greener thanks to the roll-out of a... Read more

17 Apr

Companies

Creating employable youth for renewable energy sector

Cape Town – A group of formerly disadvantaged young South Africans are now better prepared for employment in the... Read more

16 Apr

Companies

Why mining matters to SA

Twelve South African mining companies spent a combined ZAR7.4-billion in one financial year on social development and training and... Read more

15 Apr

Companies

Farmers look above for help to maintain crops

Cape Town – Food suppliers and growers linked to Woolworths are increasingly turning to technology to ensure the sustainability... Read more

12 Apr

Companies

Sustainable energy boost for Nigerian small business

Thousands of businesses and health and education facilities in Nigeria will soon have access to reliable, sustainable energy. ESIAfrica... Read more

11 Apr

Companies

Storm: Retailers open hearts to affected communities in W Cape

As bad weather made landfall in the Western Cape on the weekend of the 6–7 April, several retail chains... Read more

10 Apr

Companies

R46m plan to prevent mining fatalities

Cape Town – A R46 million action plan being implemented by the South African mining industry is aiming for... Read more

9 Apr