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The Blue Flag is an exclusive eco-label awarded to over 3.450 beaches and marinas in 41 countries across Europe, South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, New Zealand, Brazil, Canada and the Caribbean. It was launched in 1987, during the European Year for the Environment, and is coordinated and run by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). It […]
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South African authorities are finalising plans to meet their Mozambican counterparts to discuss ways to curb rhino poaching in the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park. [Read more…] about SA, Mozambique join forces to end poaching
A Survival International investigation has uncovered alarming evidence that some of Ethiopia’s most productive farmland is being stolen from local tribes and leased to foreign companies to grow and export food – while thousands of its citizens starve during the devastating drought. [Read more…] about Ethiopia gives farmland to foreigners
Aurecon’s office building in Century City, Cape Town, was recently completed and is the first building in South Africa to be awarded a 5 Star Green Star SA – Office Design v1 rating by the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA).
Developed by the Rabie Property Group at a cost of around R130 million, the 7 000 square metre office block is also the first building in Cape Town and only the fifth country-wide to achieve Green Star accreditation from the GBCSA. The four other buildings all achieved a 4 Star rating. [Read more…] about Aurecon 5 Star Green Rating
According to SanParks, the kits from the faculty of Veterinary Services of the University of Pretoria will go a long way in ensuring management of the rhino populatio