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Lush green grazing veld benefiting livestock industry big time

On Sunday we drove across the various regions of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), which offered an opportunity to view the agricultural conditions from a distance. Like most...

Regulator thwarts print giant’s ‘attempt’ to take over ICT firm at...

Authorities have dashed print, publishing, and packaging manufacturing giant Novus' alleged attempt to take over an information and communications technology (ICT) firm, Mustek, at a...

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...

West Africa lures tourists by slashing air travel prices by 25%

West Africa is bracing for a jump in air travel demand as its heads of state prepare to cut taxes and fees that make...

Ugandan migrants making robust contribution to Kenya’s rice production

Alice Auma Obora, a mother of three, breathes a sigh of relief as 10 strong and hugely built men load 45 bags of paddy...
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