Beef prices sizzle in 2025, but industry woes remain low
The South African beef industry is ending the year bolstered by a sustained rise in meat prices, yet it continues to face persistent disease...
‘Tenderpreneur stigma is killing legitimate small businesses’ – says top funder
A South African financier, recently recognised as a top small business funder, has pointed to fragmented access and a damaging public perception of state...
PICS| Fuel price surge forces drivers to adopt gas conversions
South African drivers, especially those working in e-hailing and taxi services, could find Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) a more appealing option as petrol prices...
Recent weather updates underscore optimistic agriculture outlook in 2026
I remain optimistic about South Africa’s agricultural production in 2026. The weather outlook suggests a rainy summer, which should support crop growth and grazing...
‘Anywhere in seconds’: Instant payments in Africa hit nearly R32-trillion
Five years ago, only a small elite population in Africa, with fully functional bank accounts linked to their phone numbers, could make instant payments.
The...
Growing trend of investors striking Africa’s tech deals at festivals
Africa’s tech startup ecosystem is increasingly being organised around large, high-visibility festivals.
From Lagos to Cape Town, Nairobi, Marrakech, and beyond, these events are positioning...
