Cape Town – The Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa, is expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to address rhino poaching with Vietnam next month when she visits that country. [Read more…] about SA, Vietnam in rhino poaching MOU
South Africa
Renewable energy programme
Pretoria – The Department of Energy says it is expecting R47 billion to be invested in the country through Window 1 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPP). [Read more…] about Renewable energy programme
Dirt is good
Pretoria – The waste sector offers great potential for job creation, Environmental Affairs Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi said on Tuesday. [Read more…] about Dirt is good
Waste Tyre Management Plan gazetted
Pretoria – Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has gazetted the Integrated Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan (IIWTMP) of the Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa (REDISA) for immediate implementation. [Read more…] about Waste Tyre Management Plan gazetted
Fight Wildlife Crime
Pretoria – The Department of Environmental Affairs says it welcomes the approval by the Council of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) of funding to the tune of R25 million aimed at strengthening the current wildlife forensic capabilities in South Africa to combat wildlife crimes. [Read more…] about Fight Wildlife Crime