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Some argue trophy hunting helps conservation and communities, others believe it is a ‘hobby for the rich that benefits the rich’ and is detrimental to both. (Photo by Martin Schutt/picture alliance via Getty Images)

The economics of trophy hunting

Some argue trophy hunting helps conservation and communities, others believe it is a ‘hobby for the rich that benefits the rich’ and is detrimental to both

Pressures: Standard Bank Group chief executive Sim Tshabalala believes environmental and social governance concerns regarding projects are a priority.  (Freddy Mavunda/Gallo Images/Business Day)

Standard Bank ‘risks its reputation over East African oil pipeline

Standard Bank says it has insisted on good environmental assessments, resettlement plans and fair compensation

Torch of hope: The Vroue Aksie Ontwikkelings Projekte Drop-in Centre, Askham, Northern Cape. Tommy Busakhwe, Circles of Life (2019).

The Portfolio: Tommy Busakhwe

Photographer Tommy Busakhwe, a participant in the Communities of the Kalahari Advocacy Project, uses his camera to tell stories of home, land and the people who live and work on it

MUS Project National Learning Alliance members with Ga-Mokgotho community

Community-driven planning provides a solution to water problems

When communities are involved in creating and maintaining water projects, it creates a sense of pride and ownership

(Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters)

How to ensure communities living near mining activities get a better deal

The mining industry in South Africa needs an inclusive model that builds on and improves shared value

Ikateleng empowers learners

Ikateleng enriches the lives of more than 20 000 children from disadvantaged communities.

Off the “paraffin grid”

Khaya Power wins the Community Renewable Energy Award sponsored by Eskom.

Wise ways to use wetlands

Wise Use of Wetlands Project by the Association for Water & Rural Development is the winner of the Biodiversity Stewardship Award.

IPM Convention 2012 delegates.

Comment: Free healthcare is a human right

Healthcare that is accessible to all is the foundation on which an equitable and efficient system must be built.

The search is on to expose the nation’s top 10 secrets

The Right2Know campaign is compiling a list of South Africa’s top 10 secrets.