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EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism enters enforcement phase
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has become fully operational since January 1 2026, marking a decisive shift in how carbon costs...
Illicit cigarette traders force BAT SA to shut factory, end 51...
British American Tobacco South Africa (BAT SA) has announced it will close its Heidelberg manufacturing facility by the end of 2026, bringing an end...
Zimbabwe kicks off ambitious 600MW floating solar project in 2026
Zimbabwe is poised to break new ground in sustainable energy with the launch of a 600MW floating solar project on Lake Kariba, marking a...
No golden handshake as controversial IDT CEO Tebogo Malaka resigns
The Independent Development Trust has confirmed the resignation of its controversy-mired chief executive officer, Tebogo Malaka, bringing to an end months of uncertainty at...
Mpumalanga tourism agency hunts for new CEO after incumbent left under...
The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has formally advertised for a new chief executive officer, months after former boss Mduduzi Vilakazi quit in...
Talks on reviewing AGOA will kickstart in US this week
The conversations about the review of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) will resume in the US this week.
We hope for an...
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,...
