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Shares Slide as Maersk Signals Gradual Suez Comeback

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are inching back toward the Suez Canal and freight markets are already reacting, shares in both shipping groups fell on Monday as the companies confirmed plans...

South Africa Accelerates Private Investment Push for Strategic Port Terminal

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is accelerating efforts to secure a private investor for the Richards...

Africa’s Biggest Battery Reaches Financial Close in South Africa

Globeleq has reached commercial and financial close on its 153 MW/612 MWh Red Sands battery energy storage system...

South Africa’s Record Maize Harvest Reopens Asian Export Channels

South Africa’s agricultural sector is poised to reshape global grain flows as a projected record maize harvest brings...

SA Agricultural Trade Surplus Hits Record $1.55 Billion on Tumble in Import Costs

South Africa’s agricultural trade surplus surged to a record $1.55 billion in the first three months of the...
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Namibian Trade Tightens: Permits Now Required for Dairy and Poultry Exports

Windhoek, Namibia: Namibia has introduced stringent new regulations for the import and export of dairy and poultry products, requiring permits for all transactions. The...

South Africa’s Coffee Lovers Face Bitter Brew as Global Prices Surge

While South Africa's overall inflation figures have remained relatively stable, a bitter reality is brewing for coffee aficionados. The latest data from Statistics South...

South African Kiwifruit Growers Capitalise on Global Demand for Yellow and Red Varieties

South African kiwifruit producers are enjoying a successful export season, with a significant portion of their red and yellow varietals already shipped to lucrative...

Malawi’s $30 Billion Mineral Bonanza: Global Investors Flock to Untapped Riches

Forget safaris and tea plantations; Malawi is poised to become Africa's next mining powerhouse, with a staggering $30 billion in potential mineral wealth luring...

South African Agricultural Exports Soar, But Trade Tensions Loom Large

South Africa's agricultural sector has achieved a remarkable feat, with exports reaching a record $13.7 billion in 2024. This surge, a 3% increase from...

Rooibos Exports Brew Success Despite Crop Fluctuations

South Africa's rooibos tea industry continues to enjoy robust export growth, defying expectations of a slightly diminished harvest in 2025. While domestic production sees...