Saturday, December 6, 2025

Markets

A journey through 50 years of WA sheep and cattle export history

At last week’s LIVEXchange 2025 conference in Perth three people with significant experience in Western Australia’s sheep export trade shared the story of the industry’s rise, growth, successes, battles...

At Macfrut 2026, the Plant Nursery exhibition will shine a spotlight on the nursery supply chain

With a focus on global innovations in avocados and mangoes, as well as minor tropical and subtropical fruit...

Local Coal Production Set to Soar 15% in 2026

The government forecasts that coal production will reach a new high of over 22 million tons in 2026,...

Walmart Expands South African Footprint, Betting on Everyday Low Prices

Walmart is rapidly accelerating its direct retail strategy in South Africa, announcing the launch of its second fully...

African Poultry Sector Demands United Front for Regional Growth

The African poultry industry opened its 2025 Poultry Futures Forum in Lusaka, with the Alliance for a Green...
DHL

End of an Era: Ackermans Cash In R1.6bn, Cede Control of Pick n Pay

Johannesburg – The founding Ackerman family has completed a significant divestiture of its stake in Pick n Pay, selling approximately 64 million shares for...

SA Mango Industry Cracks Down on Fake ‘Ripe’ Mangoes

The South African Mango Growers’ Association (SAMGA) and the Agricultural Produce Agents Council (APAC) have launched a strict crackdown on the sale of immature...

Mars Accelerates Confectionery Innovation with Freeze-Dried M&M’S Launch – Update

Mars, the US$50 billion-plus global business, is doubling down on the high-growth freeze-dried candy segment with the introduction of M&M’S POP’d Caramel. This launch...

Maize Surplus Puts Pressure on South African and Zambian Exports

Johannesburg, South Africa – Bumper maize harvests in South Africa and Zambia are poised to strengthen their positions as regional grain exporters, but a...

Mozambique’s Macadamia and Banana Production Draws Official Praise

Mozambique's efforts to diversify its agricultural exports are gaining traction, with a major producer of macadamia nuts and bananas drawing praise from a top...

Megatron Engineering Namibia: Powering Projects

Since its establishment in 2013, Megatron Engineering Namibia PTY Ltd has become a cornerstone of Namibia’s electrical infrastructure, offering a full spectrum of engineering...