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‘Carbon tax detrimental to the economy’
South Africa has implemented a carbon tax as part of its international commitment to reducing greenhouse gases. Observers believe that, while the move by...
Risk averse or dangerously ambivalent?
Operational risks and safety must top the agenda in mining. This is the message from the 2018 Global Operations Risk Survey of Corporate Leaders...
A click away from toxicity…
When school supplies and jewellery retailed by Amazon are found to contain excessive levels of toxic metals, one has to ask where the blame...
Porsche opts for organic car body parts
To reduce the weight of its cars, German vehicle manufacturer Porsche has replaced steel and carbon-fibre body parts with components made from natural materials ...
Coca-Cola invests in water replenishment
The Coca-Cola Foundation has set aside US$ 1 275 million (about R18 million) in support of five projects aimed at removing alien plants and...
Seychelles looks to clean energy
The first independent, utility-scale, floating solar power plant in Africa moves into the next phase of implementation A short-list of eight bidders are in...
Gearing up for KITE
A three-day programme of seminars is planned for the KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition (KITE), which is billed as the province’s ultimate interactive expo for...
New app for business travellers
As part of its duty of care Travel Smart solution, Chubb has announced the launch of an innovative app for business travellers. Designed to...
RTMS certification delivers practical outcomes
The ability of the Road Transport Management System (RTMS) certification to deliver practical outcomes for businesses was demonstrated recently at a workshop hosted by...
NOSA Testing method now accredited for waste water
Access to safe drinking water is a basic human right and is vital to human health. The South African National Standard (SANS) 241 Drinking...
Fire-protection regulatory framework ‘immature’
The nature of retail stores implies that there will always be a degree of fire risk to which shoppers or retailers are exposed Buildings...
Turning plastic into diesel
Global petroleum company BP has signed an agreement to buy diesel manufactured from plastic, highlighting the vital roles that innovation and technology play in...
Bolstering business and safety in Botswana
To increase awareness of health and safety in Botswana, A-OSH Expo Botswana has co-located with Electra Mining to stage a major event in Gaborone...
Haven of peace for business travellers
Research shows that, in order to reduce stress levels caused by being away from home, business travellers require a hotel that’s properly aimed at...
Porsche sets factory benchmarks
Sports car maker Porsche has received a Platinum Award from the German Sustainable Building Council (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen, DGNB) for its Leipzig...
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