Let’s be real for a second- when we think about investing, it often feels like something reserved for hedge funds, trust-fund babies, or people who somehow understand the stock market like it’s their mother tongue. But what if there was an investment that actually made sense for us young professionals trying to secure the bag…
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Jan
A recent Copernicus study revealed some alarming numbers about the rising global temperatures we’ve seen over the past 10 years. These numbers have caught the attention of news platforms the world over, striking fear into the hearts of most. 2024 has been confirmed as the warmest year recorded globally. It is the first year in…
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Jan
Jan
Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) welcomes the signing of the 150% tax incentive for electric and hydrogen-powered vehicle manufacturers into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa. This follows a year of advocacy by CHARGE for government incentives to fast-track South Africa’s electric vehicle (EV) transition. The tax incentive comes into effect in 2026 and will enable manufacturers…
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Nov
Nov
In the movie Synecdoche NY – a playwright – played by Philip Seymour Hoffman receives a grant to create his masterwork. As the movie progresses his vision becomes grander, and obstacles begin to block the staging of the masterpiece. Through careful direction it is unexpectedly revealed to the audience that years have gone by, and…
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Nov
Nov
Yesterday, Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) pledged R9.4 billion at the KwaZulu-Natal Investment Conference for the development of off-grid renewably powered electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the province. CHARGE also signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) in support of this project. CHARGE Executive Chairman Joubert Roux…
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Oct
Strategies to respond to climate change fall into one of two camps: mitigation and adaptation. You’ve probably heard these terms being tossed around and for good reason. Understanding their meaning and implication is key to getting a grip on how to address current and future climate change. Simply put, adaptation means anticipating and responding to…
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Oct
Oct
Maize production in South Africa is set to decrease by 30% due to climate change. Almost two-thirds of Africa’s arable land, including in South Africa, is expected to be lost by 2025 due to lack of rainfall and drought. Climate change is posing a disastrous threat on agriculture. The call for leading minds in the…
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Oct
Oct
Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE), in partnership with the Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC), together with the Eastern Cape Provincial Government, broke ground on the province’s first off-grid, ultra-fast, green electric vehicle charging network. This marks a significant milestone in South Africa’s efforts towards building a sustainable transport network that contributes to climate emission…
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Sep
Del Vecchio built the Luxottica empire by vertically integrating his spectacle business – owning the entire chain from optometrists, to sourcing raw materials, designing and manufacturing the components, marketing them and owning the retail outlets. Then, he integrated horizontally, he pressured competitors by upping his component or design prices, eventually buying them out. Whether you…
