The SAGIC Convention held in Gauteng during June did full justice to its objectives, and this was made possible by all the generous partners and sponsors. Thank you to everyone, and especially SAGIC’s platinum partner, Rand Water/Water-Wise. www.randwater.co.za

The Waffling Whale tail above the entrance to Formosa Bay Resort in Plettenberg Bay is Africa’s largest 3D-printed structure. It stands five metres high and its unique texture mimics that of the famous waffles served at the Waffling Whale Café. The structure is intended to become a notable landmark on one of South Africa’s busiest tourism routes. With Plettenberg Bay renowned for its incredible whale sitings, the idea is to attract travellers for photos at this roadside attra

Recognised among the world’s most acclaimed spas through international awards, Healing Earth™ will extend into Brahman Hills’ 22 hectare Serenity Garden labyrinth, blending treatments and nature-based wellness. Ground has officially been broken for the expansion of the transformative wellness spa, bringing a sanctuary to life where wellness is woven into the landscape that surrounds it. This is not a cosmetic upgrade but rather an authentic expression of what both Brahman Hil

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) continues to intensify environmental rehabilitation, wetland maintenance and flood alleviation interventions across Mosquito Valley and the Greater Lenasia area, as part of the city’s climate resilience and environmental management programme. Ongoing work at the Mosquito Valley wetland and surrounding dams remains critical in restoring the natural flow of water systems, reducing flood risks to communities and preserving valuable ecologic

Consumers often overlook the hidden environmental costs of the technology they rely on daily, such as the energy use and material consumption of printers. To drive meaningful change, the tech industry needs to rethink its approach when designing products. At Epson, product development has been guided by the Japanese principle of Sho-Sho-Sei, a commitment to creating technology that is efficient and precise. This philosophy was the driving inspiration behind its EcoTank printe

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) has published the first ever book to be written on African urban forests and green spaces. The 170 page compendium, which can be downloaded from their website, covers 34 urban forest case studies and forges an Africa-centric way forward for trees in cities. The book is science-based and references global best practices, heralding a new era in which, as Africa continues to urbanise, its towns grow greener and its people have shaded street

Digitising water systems reduces non-revenue water and operating costs, which is a pre-requisite for any municipality attempting to modernise towards smart city standards. Few cities have reached the status of being comprehensively ‘smart’, yet there are some examples of smart city advances, such as dynamic traffic lights in New York and smart energy grids in Shenzen. Smart water adoption has outpaced most other smart infrastructure initiatives because utilities can quantify

A recent study by scientists at the University of Pretoria and Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, has revealed that some of the oceans most powerful predators are running hotter due to warming oceans and declining food resources. The research shows that warm-bodied fish, including the great white shark, the basking shark and tuna species, burn nearly four times more energy than their cold-blooded counterparts. This means they’re likely to face an increasing risk of overheati

Amazon SA will partner with the Kolisi Foundation on crucial educational initiatives and community programmes in underserved communities across South Africa. National rugby captain and icon Siya Kolisi will serve as a brand partner for 12 months, until March 2027, and the collaboration will see him feature across Amazon’s marketing campaigns and brand initiatives in South Africa. Robert Koen, Amazon MD for Sub-Saharan Africa, says that Kolisi embodies resilience, leadership a