Coca-Cola Helps Secure South Africa’s Water Future
JAMII platform consolidates Coca-Cola’s Africa-focused sustainability initiatives Four new projects announced to replenish water in key catchments Over the last decade, several major economic centres in South Africa have faced severe droughts. Currently, 63% of South Africans live in urban centers, which is expected to increase to 80% by 2050. For South Africa, securing long-term water stress […]
Angola’s Industrial Luanda-Bengo Special Economic Zone Boosts The Economy
Angola’s Luanda-Bengo Special Economic Zone (ZEE) has shown remarkable growth over the last few years. The country’s only Special Economic Zone plays a vital role in attracting domestic and foreign investment and encouraging the development and diversification of the Angolan economy. The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the ZEE, António Henriques da Silva, […]
Standard Bank And Woolworths Partner To Successfully Complete R600-Million Sustainability Funding Deal
Standard Bank has partnered with Woolworths Holdings Limited to successfully conclude the first sustainability-linked working capital facility in South Africa to the value of R600 million. This partnership is testament to Woolworths’ commitment to achieving bold sustainability targets and realising its vision to be one of the world’s most responsible retailers. This working capital’s facility […]
Finish And WWF Release 28 Million Litres Of Water
As the 30th driest country in the world, South Africa is expected to fall short of the amount of water needed to sustain it and us by 17% by 2030. In a bid to circumvent this by improving the accessibility of clean quality water for South Africans, Finish first partnered with the World Wide Fund for […]
Digital Banking In Africa Report By BPC Highlights Challenges And Opportunities In Sub-Saharan Region Where Over 50% Are Unbanked
BPC today announced the launch of a new report that focuses on the regional market environment of Sub-Saharan Africa and relevant implications for key digital banking players. The detailed analysis provides a unique overview of the region’s economic and cultural dynamics and considers the fragmented banking infrastructure and arising technological advancements. While there have been positive developments in recent […]
Groundwater At The Heart Of The Water Security Equation
By James Sauramba Groundwater is invisible and yet its impact is visible everywhere – this infinite resource provides almost half of all drinking water worldwide. About 40% of water for irrigated agriculture and about 1/3 of water required for industry is from groundwater resources. Despite these impressive facts, groundwater remains invisible and less prominent compared to […]
