An enormous carbon footprint caused by a mind-boggling hunger for energy; environmental degradation due to Acid Mining Drainage (AMD) and other waste matter and a plethora of social ills: South Africa’s mining industry is struggling with a bad reputation. Fixing these issues is vital for the survival of the industry, and needs to be treated as a priority.

With global warming becoming an increasing reality, countries are under increased pressure to adhere to the principles founded in the Kyoto Protocol while finding innovative ways to achieve maximum output. This was affirmed at the 17th Conference of the Parties climate change summit held last year in Durban.

SolarWorld Africa, African distribution arm of SolarWorld AG, one of the largest solar companies worldwide, educates the South African market on how to live a green lifestyle while saving money.

While renewable energy technologies are exciting, these environmentally friendly technologies are also relatively expensive.

DHL Express, the world’s leading logistics company, says that figures recently released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as well as the company’s own shipment numbers, reveal an extremely positive economic outlook for Africa and to an extent, South Africa.