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Western Cape strengthens biodiversity protection with massive land expansion
The Western Cape has expanded its provincial conservation estate by more than 47 000 hectares, marking one of the largest recent additions to protected land...
Consumers reap rewards, farmers lose big as wheat prices hit low...
South Africa’s 2025-2026 winter wheat harvest is at its tail end. This crop was planted in May 2025 and harvested at the end of...
Key policy areas the South African government must prioritise to boost...
There are a few critical policy areas that could have significant positive spin-offs on South Africa’s agricultural growth if implemented effectively.
We have spent the...
This year could be bumpy, but Trump’s actions may boost SA’s...
The South African economy faces a more challenging 2026 simply because of the unpredictability of US President Donald Trump’s actions.
Up to so far, however,...
Renewable energy growth and fossil fuel reality this year
As countries race to secure energy security, economic competitiveness and climate credibility, a clear divide has emerged between petro-states, whose economies remain anchored in...
Rio Tinto, Glencore merger faces hurdles over coal assets
Diversified mining giant Rio Tinto’s bid to take over Glencore to create the largest mining company in the world, with a market cap of...
Rio Tinto’s asset sell-off cuts decarbonisation commitments
Rio Tinto’s decision to sell up to $15-billion worth of assets and rein in spending marks one of the most significant strategic resets by...
Unemployment row deepens as Collen Malatjie rebukes ANC chair Gwede Mantashe
ANC Youth League president Collen Malatjie has become the latest leader to publicly criticise ANC chairperson Gwede Mantashe following his controversial remarks on unemployment.
Malatjie...
South Africa’s food waste crisis is a climate blind spot
South Africa is throwing away more than 10-million tonnes of food every year, yet millions of households struggle to access sufficient nutrition.
With the festive...
Local capital sparks Africa’s start-up funding comeback
Africa’s start-up ecosystem is emerging from two difficult years with renewed momentum, buoyed by a funding rebound that is increasingly being driven by local...
