Data centres are here to stay – is the growth sustainable?
With large amounts of data constantly being processed the need for data centre capacity to match demand is a major topic for discussion and the big tech companies, also known as hyperscalers, are moving aggressively all over the world.
Topco Media launches ESG: The Future of Sustainability in time for Environment Month
With the foreword written by Executive Director at the Presidential Climate Commission, Dorah Modise, this important 8th edition of ESG: The Future of Sustainability publication focuses on where we are in terms of the environment, society and governance – locally and globally – where we would like to be, and why we need a “whole of society “ approach to get there. The foreword is followed by an opinion piece by the Deputy Minister of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), Honourable Narend Singh. Inside the publication, you’ll find a range of significant contributions from a number of sustainability Thought Leaders, including Dr Morné du Plessis, CEO of WWF; André Nepgen, CEO of Discovery Green;; Kalnisha Singh, Development Economist and Director of KD Strategies; and Devina Naidoo, Senior Policy Advisor: International Sustainable Development and Trade, DFFE. There is an all important selection of articles falling under the three sections of ESG. The Environment pillar explores e-transport; e-waste; micro plastics; sustainable agriculture and sustainable mining; as well as the importance of green buildings. The Social segment asks the all-important question “How do you measure the ‘S’ in ESG?” – and no discussion on the social component would be complete without articles on training and skills development; workplace wellness; and mentorship as well as why people-centred businesses are the most powerful. Governance is the third vital pillar for sustainability and in this section we bring you up to date on the important happenings in South Africa regarding the P20 and G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group. Since 1994, the King Reports have encouraged organisations to aspire to higher ethical standards than mere compliance to legal requirements. In October 2025, the Institute of Directors launched the fifth iteration of the King Codes of Good Governance – see the article to find out its significance for the country. Having just endured a weather event of such magnitude in the Western and Eastern Cape that it was declared a national disaster, the case for sustainability and mitigation of climate change grows stronger with each passing year. Read the 8th edition of ESG: The Future Of Sustainability here. For more information on the Future Of Sustainability, visit futureofsustainability.co.za or contact our Head of Brand, Twaambo Judy Chileshe at: twaambo.chileshe@topco.co.za
How South Africa’s ESG tax laws could go further
South Africa’s tax incentives for ESG have made impressive strides, but as the sustainability landscape evolves, so too must the legal framework. T
Busting 6 South African conservation myths
Six myths are doing the damage. WWF South Africa breaks down the truth behind every one of them.
The real question is not whether SMEs matter – It is whether we are creating the conditions for them to grow sustainably
The biggest challenges for SMEs remain the fundamentals: unreliable operating conditions, regulatory friction, mismatched finance, limited market access, and the capabilities and capacity to grow a business.
Beyond the talent pipeline: Creating a path for the next generation of leaders
The conversation around empowering young, diverse leaders can extend beyond corporate rhetoric; it can become more personal.
4 days to South Africa’s premier sustainability forum: Engage directly with ministers and industry leaders
The event will feature Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mbangiseni David Mahlobo, whose extensive experience in public administration, provincial governance, and national policymaking has been instrumental in advancing South Africa’s water security and sanitation strategies.
Trillions in spending and a whole lot of energy: How much electricity does ChatGPT use?
The backbone of the AI world are data centres which are facilities where data is stored and processed. These facilities use about 60% of the electricity needed for AI functions with consumption varying from centre to centre.
HEINEKEN Beverages steps up as Gold partner to anchor national sustainability summit
Scheduled for 24-25 March 2026 at the Indaba Hotel, Fourways, the summit arrives at a critical juncture for global and African sustainability action.
What South Africa can learn from other markets to power the energy transition
In a unique period of modernisation and liberalisation, lessons from other markets hold the opportunity for South Africa’s energy transition.