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Cape Town prepares for rising sea levels

The City of Cape Town is undertaking an in-depth study into the predicted impact of rising sea levels on the city's vast coastline, so as to identify risks and begin planning for strategies to minimise the implications of climate change.

Toyota looks toward solar energy

Toyota has become the latest company to answer power utility Eskom's call for companies to reduce electricity consumption and to find alternative energy sources, by installing over 200 solar panels at a cost of R3.5-million at its plant in Durban.

'Invest in solar water heaters'

Switching from conventional geysers to solar water heaters is not only a response to the current energy crisis affecting South Africa, but also a sustainable long-term investment for residents, says Minerals and Energy Minister Buyelwa Sonjica.

Philips to build CFL plant in Lesotho

Dutch electronics company Philips has entered into a partnership with the state-owned CEF Group and privately owned Karebo Systems to set up a manufacturing facility as well as a recycling plant for energy-saving Compact Fluorescent Lamp integrated light bulbs in Lesotho.

Omnia, IFC in carbon credit deal

South African chemical, mining and agricultural company Omnia has entered into an agreement with the International Finance Corporation to sell up to one million carbon credits over the next five years, in a deal worth some €15-million.

Joburg second in global study

Johannesburg is ranked the second least vulnerable city to urbanisation and the environment in a new study of major centres in Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

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