This thematic area brings current stories of green business models, entrepreneurship and start-ups that demonstrate sustainable business. We also delve into sustainable production and consumption techniques that are showcased in enterprises. Based on real life stories, that provide inspirational models of greening the economy, the section appeals to those stakeholders who would like to transform business operations to green and sustainable production.
Africa’s Industrialization Prospects, Is a Diversified Model for Industrialization a Better Option for the Continent?
Industrialization has long been touted as one of the key pillars which can lift the African continent out of poverty. In the quest for Africa’s economic development, it is inevitable to run into the industrialization debate, specifically the need for Africa to industrialize. This structural...
Corporate Governance and Sustainability – SMEs, start-ups and entrepreneurs get on board
. It has been noted that Africa is lagging behind in terms of embracing and embedding corporate governance (CG) and sustainability in their enterprises. For them to be relevant in today’s business environment that is rapidly changing, CG and sustainability are now the panacea...
ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Standards and trade
The awareness of environmental problems is growing across the world and it is felt by many that current development patterns cannot be sustained in the long term. A large part of activities that is undertaken by organisations has some serious environmental impacts, not only in...
Low carbon transformation and economic development. A conundrum
Low carbon transformation is a concept where countries, their governments, societies and economies come together to ensure reduction in greenhouse gas emissions to achieve low carbon economies, low carbon societies and in a nutshell, zero emissions. The concept comes with a word transformation because the...
How Youths in Zimbabwe are Harnessing Waste to Resources
The Youths, are the leaders of tomorrow. Indeed, true to this vision, some of the youth’s roles and responsibilities have already began. The Youths of Zimbabwe are awake and smelling the coffee by taking accountability and responsibility to harness waste into resources. Mishandled waste is...
Waste human hair – an environmental nuisance or resource?
The next time you go to the barbershop, take interest into how the hair removed from your scalp is managed and disposed. Globally, the issue of human hair has escalated to a level where solutions are now being sought on how to manage this waste...
The Shinny Soft Killer – Mercury
Mercury, is a unique metal that exists in liquid form at room temperature. It is the only metal which can flow as a liquid at ambient temperature conditions. Its use in small scale mining operations is on the rise. However, there are associated risks to...
Mining and the environment – Emerging Threats
Globally economies are beginning to integrate. The rise in urbanisation, economic and population growth has resulted in increased exposure of the rural community to more investments in mining operations. There is an increased demand for raw materials and commodities which has in turn increased the...
AIRLINES RESUME TRAVEL WITH AN IMPACT ON CARBON FOOTPRINT
The aviation sector is one of the sectors which was hit hard by the covid-19 global pandemic When the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared covid -19 a global pandemic in 2020, airlines around the world ceased operations and aeroplanes where grounded. Countries implemented lockdowns in...
Greening our Events
As the year ends, corporates, associations and families look forward to gathering and sharing the good and bad times, the profits and losses, reflecting and planning for the coming year. As business grows worldwide, the desire for networking opportunities, building new relationships and markets, expanding...
