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Kenya Airways Crew that Operated the Flight together with Hellen Mwariri, Chief Strategy and innovation officer and Alderman James Vos- Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, City of Cape Town. Photo: Supplied by Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways operates Africa’s first intra-African flight using 50% sustainable aviation fuel

The flight showcased several sustainability initiatives, including upcycled blanket bags, headset covers and reusable cutlery to cut down on waste

  • Eyaaz
2 min read
South Africa’s digital economy is being undermined by local beneficiation for copper, which has become an essential mineral in the age of artificial intelligence — from data centres, electricity cables and battery storage. (Flickr)

Copper will determine South Africa’s digital economy success

The economy is expected to create a jobs boom if the country can fix its electricity grid and meet the increasing demand for local copper beneficiation

  • Aarti Bhana
6 min read
Environment Minister Dion George. (OJ Koloti, Gallo Images)

Dion George slams US exit from Paris Agreement, urges continued climate action

Trump’s decision risks damaging international trust and efforts to address the global climate crisis, minister says

  • Sheree Bega
5 min read
Kumi Naidoo, a leading voice for climate justice advocating for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty and fair finance, has been calling for governments to act on the ‘moral failure’ of continued fossil fuel expansion (Photo supplied)

Kumi Naidoo appointed president of global initiative to phase out fossil fuels

Naidoo’s leadership in the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative is seen as a critical step in the fight for a fair, sustainable future

  • Des Erasmus
2 min read