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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...

From office desks to local hubs: How work will really look...

As companies place greater value on staff, the conversation around work is shifting fast. It's not just about where employees sit anymore; it's about how...

South Africa’s wine grape production heads into 2026 with optimism

We are receiving optimistic news from the South African wine industry. It appears that the excellent production conditions of 2025 will continue into 2026. South...

German car manufacturers hardest hit globally, Japanese’s Suzuki most profitable

German car manufacturers faced unprecedented pressure in the quarter from July to September, exceeding even that of the financial crisis.  While sales and revenue for...

German farmers protest as supermarkets drive down butter, milk prices

Farmers in Germany staged tractor protests on Monday against low milk and butter prices set by discount retailers, accusing supermarkets of driving prices down...

Ample wheat supplies bode well for consumers, but farmers hit by...

We are easing into the holiday season. Still, we continue to receive a few key data points that help us better understand developments in...

Crypto, fintechs eye Africa’s youth, rolling out savings products

Africa’s next generation is emerging as the new battleground for digital finance, as global crypto exchanges and African fintechs race to shape how children...

Sabma pushes for local battery manufacturing

South Africa’s emerging battery-manufacturing industry has taken a decisive step onto the policy stage. Six domestic manufacturers have formed the South African Battery Manufacturers Association...

How Godongwana struggled to get budget approved in parliament

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana got a shock of his life when he was forced to postpone the 2025 Budget Speech, not once but twice. The...

Wheat industry warns of imminent failure as imports surge, costs rise...

South Africa’s wheat sector, which is a backbone of the country’s bread supply and rural employment, is showing deep distress signals. Recent warnings from Grain...
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