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Global Times: 'Global South Dialogue · China-Africa Roundtable Forum' held in South Africa
Beijing, China, Nov. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global South Dialogue · China-Africa Roundtable Forum" was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Wednesday, where dozens of guests from Chinese and African political circles, academia and the...
Demand for Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate Market is forecasted to reach a value of US $16.95 billion by 2029
The Business Research Company's Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- "Get 20% Off All...
South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa leads global leaders at Global Citizen Now Johannesburg on 21 November
Global Citizen Now Johannesburg unites presidents, global leaders, artists and investors to accelerate renewable energy access across Africa ahead of the G20. JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, November 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Global...
Mechanical Recycling of Plastics Market Size | Companies Analysis 2025-2034
Ottawa, Nov. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global mechanical recycling of plastics market size was valued at USD 37.85 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach around USD 92.86 billion by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)...
FIVE-YEAR BRAIN HEALTH ACTION PLAN TO POWER ECONOMIC GROWTH LAUNCHED ACROSS AFRICA
DAC and SFA Foundation Urge the G20 To Prioritize Brain Health and Follow Africa’s Lead in Shaping a More Resilient Global Economy JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, November 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative (DAC), a...
Fusion Fuel Green PLC Announces Groundbreaking of Landmark Industrial Decarbonization Project in South Africa
DUBLIN, Ireland, Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fusion Fuel Green PLC (Nasdaq: HTOO) (“Fusion Fuel” or the “Company”), a leading provider of full-service energy engineering, advisory, and utility solutions, today announced that Biosteam Energy...
Deputy Minister Samantha Graham-Maré launches Strengthening Participation in South Africa’s Energy Transition (P+) Project, 4 Nov
The Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy, Ms. Samantha Graham-Maré, will on Tuesday, 04 November 2025, launch the Strengthening Participation in South Africa’s Energy Transition (P+) Project. The project, which is a partnership between the...
Owner: South African Government
Oxfam reaction to Stiglitz Extraordinary Committee on Inequality Report for South African G20
In reaction to the Stiglitz G20 Extraordinary Committee Report on Inequality published today, Amitabh Behar, Executive Director of Oxfam International, said: "This historic report could not be timelier. It is a high-water mark in international...
Owner: Oxfam International (Non-profit)
Pairwise Licenses CRISPR Platform to International Rice Research Institute to Advance Climate-Resilient, Nutritious Rice
Durham, NC and Los Baños, Philippines, Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pairwise has licensed its Fulcrum® gene editing platform to the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), a non-profit agricultural research organization. The agreement...
Deputy Minister Narend Singh: Plenary Meeting at the Ninth Ministerial on Climate Action
Session 1: Mobilizing finance, technology and capacity building to accelerate the transition to low-carbon, resilient economies South Africa welcomes the focus of this session, as the means of implementation, finance, technology, and capacity...
Owner: South African Government
Transport on comments for gazetted Airfreight Strategy of South Africa
The National Department of Transport (DOT) has issued a reminder to all stakeholders regarding the fast-approaching closing date for comments on the gazetted Airfreight Strategy of South Africa. In recent weeks, Cabinet granted the DOT approval to...
Owner: South African Government
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment on South Africa’s shark crisis
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has taken firm action against a shark longline vessel found to have breached permit conditions — reaffirming government’s commitment to protecting South Africa’s shark populations...
Owner: South African Government
Climate-Resilient Agriculture Market Poised for USD 61.50B by 2032 | Emerging Global Opportunities
Smart Agriculture & Climate Resilience Market Outlook 2025–2032 | Innovation Fuels Growth AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Climate-Resilient Agriculture Market Analysis Market Overview According to DataM...
Investing in child protection could save world economy $7 trillion a year, says new campaign ahead of G20 Summit
Johannesburg, South Africa, Nov. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Friday, 7 November 2025, in the run-up to the G20 in South Africa on 22-23 November, the Brave Movement will launch the “3rd Richest Nation” (3RN) campaign, its largest-ever push to...
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment on South Africa’s shark crisis
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has taken firm action against a shark longline vessel found to have breached permit conditions — reaffirming government’s commitment to protecting South Africa’s shark populations...
Owner: South African Government
Minister Aaron Motsoaledi: Debate on National status of TB in South Africa
Honourable Speaker Honourable Members Chairperson and Members of the Portfolio Committee on Health Good afternoon TB burden in SA Tuberculosis remains one of the most pressing public health challenges in South Africa. Our country is among just ten...
Owner: South African Government
Treasury on developing the South African carbon credit market
National Treasury has published the consultation paper: Developing the South African Carbon Credit Market. The paper proposes reforms to modernise carbon credit infrastructure, clarify legal and financial regulations, and stimulate investment in...
Owner: South African Government
Minister Dean Macpherson: Press Briefing on the South African Construction Action Plan (SACAP)
Director General Sifiso Mdakane Deputy Director General for Construction Project Management, Batho Mokhothu Members of the media Ladies and gentlemen Good afternoon, Let me start by saying that I understand the frustration that every South African...
Owner: South African Government
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment reaffirms opposition to ivory and rhino horn trade
Recent media reports have suggested that South Africa intends to break ranks with the international consensus on the ivory and rhino horn trade ahead of the upcoming CITES COP20. This is incorrect. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the...
Owner: South African Government