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 year, providing a resilient cushion for...
South African Meat Exporters Warn Bureaucratic Gridlock Is Costing Billions
South Africa’s agricultural sector is locked in a frustrating paradox: while government officials celebrate booming export figures and newly brokered trade deals, the country’s...
South Africa’s Resilient Farm Exports Surge 11% Despite Port Woes
South Africa’s agricultural exports staged a powerful rally in the opening months of 2026, defying persistent domestic logistical friction and a fractured global trade...
SACU Is Holding South Africa Back and Botswana’s Import Bans Are Proof
Botswana accounts for 6% of South Africa's agricultural exports, valued at US$845 million in 2025, a trading relationship significant enough to warrant serious diplomatic...
South African Citrus Industry Eyes Record Growth Amid Logistics and Geopolitical Shifts
The South African citrus industry is preparing for a landmark season, with export projections reaching a staggering 215 million cartons. This anticipated growth, up...
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...
