# ʼn Nuwe navorsingsverslag maan die Suid-Afrikaanse Reserwebank om ʼn buigsamer monetêre beleidsraamwerk te aanvaar wat klimaatsrisiko’s in ag neem. Die skrywers, Admire Chirume, James Hurungo en Brandon Chinoperekweyi waarsku uiterste weerstoestande, droogtes, oorstromings en onderbrekings in voorsieningskettings kan vervaardigingskoste, inflasie en rentekoerse laat styg wat groei en werksgeleenthede bedreig. Hulle beveel ingeligte klimaatbeleide, scenario’s wat stres […]
# Die JSE-genoteerde Reit Growthpoint Properties sal die eerste in Suid-Afrika wees om die gebruik van hernubare energie op bou-vlak te sertifiseer en hernubare-energiesertifikate regstreeks aan huurders beskikbaar stel. Hulle sal saam met Fuel Switch ʼn blokketting-geaktiveerde groenenergie-projek aan huurders beskikbaar maak wanneer hulle e-CO2 groenenergie-projek in Oktober aktief word. Growthpoint se woordvoerder, Werner van […]
# National Assembly speaker, Thoko Didiza, has expressed concern over remarks questioning the competence and integrity of Parliament’s Legal Services. The services have come under scrutiny in the ad hoc committee investigating allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Parliament’s spokesperson, Moloto Mothapo, has affirmed Didiza’s confidence in the highly qualified legal team, emphasising […]
# ‘n Professor in Filosofie aan die Universiteit van die Witwatersrand, Lucy Allais, sê ryk lande het ‘n klimaatverpligting om energie-oordrag te finansier en die klimaatkrisis te temper. Afrika suid van die Sahara ontvang tans net vyf-persent van wêreldwye klimaatfinansiering vir oordrag soos hernubare energieprojekte en aanpassing by die gevolge van aardverwarming. Allais sê waar […]
# Die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Weermag sê nie een van sy Oryx-helikopters is in die Demokratiese Republiek die Kongo agtergelaat nie. Volgens berigte het die helikopters weens ʼn gebrek aan geld in die DRK agtergebly. Die SANW sê net een helikopter is verlede jaar tydens die Verenigde Nasies se vredesoperasies beskadig en sal herstel word. Hy […]
# A new research has called on South Africa’s Reserve Bank to adopt a more flexible monetary policy framework that accounts for climate risks. Authors Admire Chirume, James Hurungo, and Brandon Chinoperekweyi warn that extreme weather, droughts, floods, and supply disruptions could drive up production costs, inflation, and interest rates, threatening growth and jobs. The authors recommend climate-informed policies, […]
# The advocacy movement Soil of Africa has launched a nationwide school programme. The programme is aimed at supporting learners affected by abuse, mismanagement, and systemic failures in the education system. Soil of Africa chairperson, Bongani Ramontja, says as part of the programme, they will also be engaging communities to find solutions affecting the country’s […]
# The South African National Defence Force says none of its Oryx helicopters are abandoned in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. According to reports, the helicopters have been stranded in the DRC due to a lack of funds. The SANDF says only one helicopter sustained damage during the United Nations peacekeeping military operations last […]
# JSE-listed Reit Growthpoint Properties will become the first in South Africa to certify renewable energy use at the building level, and make verified renewable energy certificates directly available to tenants. Together with Fuel Switch, they will roll out a blockchain-enabled green energy product for tenants when their e-CO2 green energy initiative goes live in October. […]
