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The Citizen
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Citizen
Letter: Residents demand Newcastle repairs dangerous D96 road
Response to the article 'Pothole repair campaign ramps up across Newcastle' (Newcastle Advertiser, August 1 edition) Sir/Madam In response to the short article on page 2 of last week's Newcastle Advertiser, I wish to submit this open letter on behalf of all the road users of the D96 road to the mayor, Councillor Dube, and the duly appointed public representatives within the Newcastle Municipality. In the article the mayor pleads that we should all pay diligently for services, which most taxpayers do – and if the municipality is indeed serious about improving road safety, please consider the 5 km stretch of the D96 road under its care and custodianship; on which numerous accidents have already occurred, and much damage to vehicles too, which, once again, the citizens are forced to fix at their own cost! To quote from the article, 'Development requires co-operation between a municipality and its residents.' 'Playing your part means paying for services and taking care of our infrastructure,' and '(municipality) reaffirmed its commitment to continued service delivery and community upliftment.' Road users of the D96 are citizens and regular tax payers to the Newcastle Municipality. Newcastle residents, cyclists, runners, pedestrians, tourists, residents of Vulintaba Country Estate, residents of Thorn Hill Country Estate, visitors to the Vulintaba Hotel and Anew hotel group, farmers, farm dwellers, farm workers and their families, members of NPO Siyakhusela Indawu Yethu, school buses transporting school children, taxis and other private vehicles, public (government) vehicles such as ambulances, government employees attending conferences at the hotel, businessmen and women, doctors, pharmacists, accountants, architects, engineers, teachers and parents of small children and their families and many other business owners who reside at Vulintaba and commute daily to and from Newcastle, who are forced to use the D96 road on a daily basis. In short: People who DO PAY rates and taxes! The municipal section of this road is approximately 5 km long, and the responsibility for maintenance and fixing is the municipality's (after which it is (meant to be) maintained by the Provincial Department of Transport and Roads…). also none forthcoming! All who live and travel the road daily know that no maintenance has been done on this road for many, many years! It is quite frankly in a worse than shocking condition, and some residents have taken matters into their own hands to maintain some of the huge potholes along this road. This is not okay. Collectively the farm owners and residents along this road (farmers, Vulintaba Estate and Thorn Hill Estate) pay rates and taxes to the municipality to the tune of R1 074 810.00 per annum – more than a million rand! And what do they get for it? Nada NIL – and residents and road users are now GATVOL ('potholed-out'). All the residents along this road pay ESKOM directly for electrical services, have their own septic tanks and provide their own water supply – all the municipality provides residents is the occasional refuse removal (for which they pay, over and above the rates and tax bills!), and the rest goes straight into municipal or government coffers!! No road maintenance is forthcoming, even after numerous requests and in-person visits by residents along this road. The taxpayers and users of the D96 road are playing their part. We respectfully ask that the Newcastle Municipality do the same. We ask for service delivery of the repair of the D96 road. D96 ROAD USERS AND 'SLAG-GATVOL' TAXPAYERS ALSO READ: NPO calls for support in battle against D96 Mine The news provided to you in this link has been investigated and compiled by the editorial staff of the Newcastle Advertiser, a sold newspaper distributed in the Newcastle area. Please follow us on Youtube and feel free to like, comment, and subscribe. For more local news, visit our webpage, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and request an add on our WhatsApp (082 874 5550).
Associated Press
30-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Global Collaboration in Action: Recent and Upcoming Events Across Inogen Alliance Associates
At Inogen Alliance, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. As a global network of EHS, ESG, and sustainability consulting firms, our strength lies in combining local expertise with global insight to support clients worldwide. Our recent and upcoming events highlight the power of this collaboration in action, bringing together associate companies across continents to address pressing environmental and compliance challenges. Jointly driving a green future for enterprises in Vietnam Hosted by Anew (China) & Cleantech (Vietnam) | May 30, 2025 | Hanoi, Vietnam In a powerful example of regional collaboration, Inogen Alliance associates Anew and Cleantech co-hosted an in-person event titled 'Jointly Drive Green Future for Enterprises in Vietnam.' The conference welcomed representatives from multinational enterprises operating in Vietnam, with a focus on the latest trends and regulations in EHS & sustainability management. The event began with an introduction to Inogen Alliance's global-local model and core values; Respect, Trust, Collaboration, and Integrity, demonstrating how our network delivers tailored solutions through trusted local partners. Key sessions included: The event was a strong reflection of our mission to empower enterprises with local knowledge and global support - helping businesses build greener, more compliant operations in Southeast Asia. Upcoming webinar: the global EHS compliance challenge July 3, 2025 | 10:00 AM (UTC+1) | Online Webinar Register Here 'The Global EHS Compliance Challenge: From Blind Spots to Full Visibility' is our upcoming global webinar focused on helping multinational organizations better understand and manage local EHS compliance across borders. When headquarters rely solely on reports and policies, critical blind spots can arise, especially when operating across diverse regulatory environments. This 45-minute session will uncover common pitfalls and share real examples from companies navigating global EHS complexity. What to Expect: Featured Experts: Join us to learn how companies like Vantage Data Centers, REWE Group, and Eglo are transforming their global EHS compliance strategies with the support of Inogen Alliance associates. Register Here Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Inogen Alliance
Tatler Asia
05-06-2025
- Business
- Tatler Asia
World Environment Day: These designers are making a case for sustainable fashion
Vivienne Westwood Above Designer Dame Vivienne Westwood () The late Dame Vivienne Westwood was a singular force in English fashion, whose punk-fuelled rebellion matured into a powerful call for environmental action. Although she launched her eponymous label in the 1970s, her focus pivoted towards sustainability in the 2010s. Her now-iconic philosophy—'Buy less, choose well, make it last'—became a global manifesto for conscious consumption, encouraging quality over quantity. The label kept fabric overstock below five per cent and committed to sourcing 90 to 95 per cent sustainable cotton, alongside responsibly sourced viscose, a strict no-fur policy and a dedication to leather alternatives. Beyond the brand, Westwood was an outspoken environmental advocate, collaborating with organisations such as Greenpeace—designing its Save the Arctic logo—and donating more than £1.5 million (approximately US$1.9 million) to Cool Earth, while also supporting Amnesty International and Friends of the Earth. Nanushka Co-founded by Sandra Sandor in 2005, Nanushka has become a contemporary luxury label known for its 'modern bohemian' aesthetic and deep-rooted commitment to sustainability. A cornerstone of the brand's innovation is Okobor™, its proprietary vegan leather developed over two years using recycled polyester sourced from post-consumer plastic bottles. Since the pre-autumn 2022 collection, all of Sandor's alternative-leather pieces have been crafted using this textile breakthrough. Circularity is at the heart of Nanushka's ethos. Its Anew collections breathe new life into archival designs using leftover materials from the brand's atelier. The label also advocates for more sustainable consumption through collaborations with resale and rental platforms including TheRealReal and Rent the Runway. Sandor has pledged to reduce Nanushka's greenhouse gas emissions by 30 per cent by 2030, with a long-term ambition of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. Brunello Cucinelli Above Brunello Cucinelli wins Community and Social Justice award at the 2017 Green Carpet Fashion Awards () Italian designer Brunello Cucinelli masterfully fuses timeless style with humanistic values. From the brand's headquarters in the restored medieval village of Solomeo, Italy, Cucinelli champions a philosophy of 'humanistic capitalism'—placing equal weight on profit, human dignity and cultural preservation. Renowned for its fine craftsmanship, the brand responsibly sources raw materials such as its signature high-quality cashmere. Cucinelli has also set ambitious sustainability targets, including reducing direct emissions by 70 per cent by 2028 and achieving net-zero by 2050. Environmental initiatives include the use of renewable energy, strict waste management protocols and eco-conscious dyeing processes. Beyond fashion, the brand reinvests a portion of its profits into cultural initiatives—from art restoration and education to the revitalisation of public spaces in Solomeo. Gabriela Hearst Gabriela Hearst launched her eponymous label in 2015, drawing inspiration from her family's 17,000-acre ranch in Uruguay, where durability and craftsmanship were everyday values. Her philosophy of 'honest luxury' centres on timeless design and environmental responsibility. Today, 30 per cent of the label's materials are made from deadstock fabrics. Collections often feature merino wool sourced from her family's farm, alongside material innovations such as Inversa™ Python leather—an alternative crafted from invasive species to help preserve biodiversity. In 2019, she made fashion history with the first-ever carbon-neutral, plastic-free runway show. Her boutiques also reflect this commitment to sustainability, with her New York flagship constructed using 90 per cent reclaimed construction waste. During her three-year tenure as creative director of Chloé, Hearst led the French maison to become the first European luxury fashion house to receive B Corp certification. Marine Serre Since winning the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers in 2017, Marine Serre has become a standout voice in the sustainability movement, recognised for her crescent moon logo and futuristic, upcycled fashion. Half of each of her collections are crafted from repurposed materials—think vintage scarves, denim and neoprene scuba suits. The other half incorporates lower-impact textiles such as biodegradable yarns and GOTS-certified organic cotton. At her 3,000-square-metre Paris atelier, Serre merges large-scale textile upcycling with creative design and public workshops aimed at sharing sustainable practices. She's also expanded her vision into furniture and accessories, bringing her circular philosophy to a wider lifestyle offering.
Travel Daily News
12-05-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
Secret Atlas launches new brand identity and website
Secret Atlas unveils a new brand identity and website to enhance Arctic expedition bookings, inspire explorers, and support global partners. VANCOUVER, B.C. – In celebration of the start of the Arctic cruise season, Expedition Micro Cruise specialist Secret Atlas is unveiling a new brand identity and inspiring website. The launch highlights the transformative qualities of the polar regions and introduces an intuitive and seamless website designed to enhance guests' understanding of the micro cruising experience in these remote and relatively unknown regions. The new website features a cutting-edge upgrade to the booking system, providing an easy-to-use, guest-friendly, safe and technologically sophisticated platform for both consumers and the trade when managing and paying for bookings. Secret Atlas' exciting rebrand has been created with the modern intrepid explorer in mind, embodying the spirit of exploration and adventure reflected by the expedition cruise specialist. The bold new look captures the immensity of the lands Secret Atlas explore, contrasted with the intimacy of their unique small-group expeditions conveyed through a refreshed company logo and completely new website. The rebrand also includes a new nature-inspired earthy and subtle colour palette. The new website design was spearheaded by Nick Steyn of London-based branding agency Anew in collaboration with creative studio SO Creative. Nick was inspired following his own personal Arctic adventure on a Secret Atlas Expedition Micro Cruise to Svalbard last year. 'We were tasked with communicating the Secret Atlas story, conveying the benefits of their micro size, pioneering spirit, authenticity, personality, and uniqueness. 'Big adventure, small footprint' for short' said Nick Steyn of branding agency Anew. 'We wanted the design to embody the rational historical narrative and powerful emotive narrative found on a Secret Atlas expedition and the unique way Secret Atlas encourage us to see the world.' Michele D'Agostino, Secret Atlas Co-Founder said, 'This new website and brand identity are designed to inspire and inform, making the journey to joining an Expedition Micro Cruise as exciting as the voyage itself. It marks an exciting new chapter for Secret Atlas, and we hope our guests, and everyone enjoy visiting the new website and discovering the new brand.' Key features of the renewed brand and website: An improved website experience for guests. Easier to browse, book, and plan expeditions with Secret Atlas while showcasing the Expedition Micro Cruise experience. When travelling in a small group on a micro cruise, the team is everything. The new website features personal input from every member of the team allowing guests to meet the expedition leaders, guides, and photographers who will be running the Expedition Micro Cruise and the office team working hard behind-the-scenes. Designed to inspire and educate, while serving as a valuable research tool, with information presented through compelling written and visual content that captures both the grandeur and intimacy of polar expeditions. Detailed Expedition Information. Comprehensive and engaging descriptions of itineraries, ships, expert guides, and onboard experiences provide all the essential details for planning an Expedition Micro Cruise. A new Explorer's Handbook area offering guides to the destinations Secret Atlas explore, written by polar experts and spotlighting the wildlife, history, photography tips. The website offers pricing in USD to better serve U.S trade partners and consumers.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Anew Climate Announces Strategic Service Agreement With Landwärme
Anew Climate to service Landwärme's EEG & green gas contracts under approved strategic agreement. HOUSTON, TEXAS / / February 6, 2025 / Anew Climate, LLC, a leading biomethane and carbon removals company, announced today a strategic agreement whereby Anew will service Landwärme's EEG and green gas contracts. The agreement was recently approved by the Federal Cartel Office and Landwärme creditors, and it is scheduled to close in the coming days. "Anew Climate was selected by the Landwärme creditors committee to manage the company's remaining contracts due to many factors, including its longstanding success in the North American biomethane market, financial backing, and extensive experience in environmental commodities," said Dr. Anna Wilke, restructuring manager. Anew Climate CEO, Angela Schwarz, comments: "As the leading independent marketer of biomethane in North America, Anew brings the expertise and financial strength to fulfill Landwärme's core contracts. With our expansion into Europe through both our Low Carbon Fuels and Carbon Development businesses, we are the ideal partner for Landwärme's customers." Separate from the service agreement between Anew and Landwärme, Anew recently announced its European business expansion. Building on more than 20 years of environmental commodities experience, the expansion enables Anew to offer a full suite of comprehensive products and services to Europe's regulated and voluntary markets. Anew first entered the European environmental commodities markets in 2022 by establishing a carbon removals business headquartered in Madrid, Spain. Anew offices will open in Munich and Berlin, adding to the company's existing presence in Budapest and Madrid. Landwärme entered into self-administration proceedings on August 13, 2024, following the downturn in the German regulated transportation markets, which was fueled by suspected fraud tied to the import of biodiesel and upstream emission reduction projects (UER projects). Landwärme representatives will soon contact their EEG and green gas customers to provide further guidance. About Anew Climate Anew Climate is a global leader of diverse climate solutions built on the principles of transparency and accountability. We bring innovative products and services to the public and private sectors to help reduce or offset their carbon footprints, restore the environment, and ensure our clients' investments create economic value as well as durable climate impact. With deep market understanding, Anew leverages technological and nature-based solutions to create value through the generation and marketing of environmental credits for low carbon fuel, carbon, renewable energy, and emissions markets. Anew is majority owned by TPG Rise, TPG's global impact investing platform. The company has offices in the U.S., Canada, Spain, and Hungary. Contact Information Tracy Willits Chief Communications Officerpr@ SOURCE: Anew Climate, LLC View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
