Articles about climate change

Climate tech firm Insight Terra secures R105m funding

The South African company will use the money to scale its AI-driven greenhouse gas and environmental risk platform.

ZTE makes CDP A List for its leading climate action

Based on data reported through CDP's 2023 Climate Change questionnaire, ZTE is one of the 346 companies that achieved an 'A' out of over 21 000 companies scored.

UN secretary-general warns of existential threats of AI

Governments need to urgently work with tech companies on risk management frameworks for current AI development, says António Guterres.

Insurance companies weather the storm with threat alerts from AfriGIS

Weather data for insurance companies helps identify and mitigate risks of our changing climate, and aids in reducing fraudulent claims.

Come rain or shine

GIS-enabled weather data analysis and visualisation is transforming the insurance industry, says Brian Civin, chief sales and marketing officer at AfriGIS.

Ramaphosa calls for country-led just energy transition

Just energy transition partnerships must be led and owned by their respective nations, the president tells a delegation in Paris.

Mayor targets load-shedding-free Cape Town

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announces the city’s plan to design, build and operate a R1.2 billion solar photovoltaic plant.

Vumatel founders launch climate-based digital currency

Launched in Stellenbosch, Toco enables communities worldwide to directly participate in the fight against climate change.

R7.2bn allocated to power SA renewables drive

The initiative is expected to generate 1 200MW generating capacity and avoid 3.6 million tonnes of CO2 emissions.

Mlambo-Ngcuka urges socially-conscious innovation

Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka puts innovation at the forefront of solving some of the country’s social challenges.

SARB eyes payments ecosystem regulation in SA

The central bank needs to regulate the payment ecosystem and ensure financial stability in a world of disruptive technology, says governor Lesetja Kganyago.

MTN, Vodacom up renewable energy investments

The mobile operators set new targets to accelerate their reduction of greenhouse-gas emissions.