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Visionary: An example of a good leader in the corporate world is Maria Ramos (above), who headed Absa, and in the public sector the former public protector, Thuli Madonsela, stood out. Photo: World Economic Forum

How to find the right leader

All too often known underperformers are recycled or ‘friends’ are selected to lead boards, councils and companies

Catching on: Biogas production is starting to find traction in South Africa with companies such as Elgin Fruit Juices and PepsiCo’s Simba chips plant as well as small-scale farmers and schools. Photo: Supplied

Climate crisis: Look to circular economies

Producing cement, plastic, steel, aluminium and food causes greenhouse gases, but a circular economy can reduce emissions

You can do something about SA’s silent e-waste crisis

Tech waste can be refurbished, providing economic benefits for businesses and the public, as well as benefiting the environment

Land fills in Africa, such as the Kiteezi landfill in Kampala, Uganda, are a growing threat. Photo; AFP

Kampala’s Kiteezi landfill a health and environmental hazard

People died in garbage during the Kampala landfill landslide. But lack of waste management also causes disease and deaths and environmental damage.

Lapalala Wilderness School celebrates World Environment Day in Shongoane village in Limpopo’s Lephalale district.

How Lapalala Wilderness School is working with communities to recycle

Lapalala Wilderness School celebrates World Environment Day in Shongoane village in Limpopo’s Lephalale district

Men of the Madi tribe fishing with bows and arrows at the Fola Rapids on the White Nile, close to the Ugandan border near Nimule, Sudan, circa 1952. Nimule is now in the Republic of South Sudan. Original publication: Picture Post – 5638 – Bowmen Fishers Of The Nile – pub. 15th March 1952  (Photo by Bert Hardy/Picture Post/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Water shortages cause conflicts across Africa

With 700 million people at risk of being displaced by water scarcity by 2030, and no way to increase the world’s potable water supply, the continent must mitigate the risk via…

Ready-made solution: The Shackbuilder team constructs a house in Wesbank as an architecture student from Norway (left) documents the process. Photos: David Harrison

The Shackbuilder group teaches, and learns, from Norwegian architects

‘People are really noticing the work we do for the community,’ says a former unemployed youngster, now project leader at growing construction enterprise, Marvin Blauw

Waste pickers lament nondelivery of karikis by Enviro Mobi

Blockchain tech gives waste pickers the opportunity to enter the formal economy

Guidelines aim to integrate the more than 60 000 people who collect waste from the bins of households and businesses into the formal economy

Woolworths’s collection of puffer jackets made from recycled fabrics proved a hit with consumers but were they buying them for their eco-friendly qualities?

Sustainable in fashion, for some

Fashion outlets are providing ‘pre-loved’ as well as ethically and environmentally sound garments