Sustainability

Eskom, Huawei to develop smart grid for SA

May 18, 2017

In this partnership with Huawei, Eskom will become the first power and electricity partner in South Africa to leverage Huawei’s OpenLab in Johannesburg.

Retail banking: Upskill workforce for future success

Apr 20, 2017

As in many industries, retail banking will need to rethink the skill sets of its workforce to avoid falling behind the curve. To beat the competition, and to continue acquiring, retaining and servicing customers, retailers need their employees to be agile.

The true cost of the Eskom standoff

Apr 5, 2017

Leading financial risk consultancy JCRA released a paper in partnership with the Centre for Economic and Business Research (Cebr) looking at the Eskom dilemma and its cost to the South African economy.

Go green – and make your car battery last

Mar 15, 2017

The green thing to do with a car battery is to get as much life out of it as possible and decrease the overall amount of batteries that you are going to need in your lifetime. Here's how . . .

Africa’s energy production value chain potential

Feb 19, 2017

According to Greenpeace, there could be around 7.6 million jobs in Africa by 2020 in the renewable energy sector, growing to about 10 million by 2030.

Cape Town water restrictions a new way of life?

Feb 8, 2017

It may come as a surprise to some that globally South Africa is classified as a water-stressed country, with annual rainfall of about 492 millimetres compared to other areas with around 985 millimetres. What's the solution to drought?

How smart design can solve e-waste challenge

Feb 6, 2017

"We owe it to our customers, our communities and our planet to continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with design. It’s not always just about the beauty on the outside, but the hidden beauty . . ." ~ Ed Boyd Senior, Dell

Sustainable business is a good business

Jan 19, 2017

Becoming a sustainability leader means first accepting that climate change, reductions in fossil fuels, depletion of rare earth metals and other environmental issues are urgent challenges to which corporations need to respond.

Dual-medium fibre ensures connectivity

Jan 19, 2017

Dual-medium fibre: To tackle the challenges of mitigating down-time, a dual-medium network solution was recommended to eliminate Ster Kinekor’s connectivity issues using Info Protect.

Five recycling projects that inspire innovation

Dec 2, 2016

It only takes one idea to start a recycling revolution – but it takes a whole company to pioneer such innovative policies, says Nathan Nayagar, Managing Director, Lexmark - South Africa & English Speaking Africa

Green business: Trainable and viable?

Nov 4, 2016

Green business: While some use eco status as a badge to promote a good image, others are intent on actually making a difference in the way they impact the environment.

Resilience: A positive deviation amid difficulty

Nov 4, 2016

As organisations downsize, employees are not exempt from socio-economic stressors and are increasingly reminded by their employers that their employment is not guaranteed. Can resilience help?

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