Thursday, August 6, 2026

Markets

WearCheck to demonstrate advanced condition monitoring expertise at Electra Mining 2026

Electra Mining Africa 2026 delegates can explore how modern condition monitoring technologies are helping mining and industrial operations reduce downtime, extend equipment life and improve maintenance planning, at the...

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...

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...

South Africa, Zambia Face Looming Solar Waste Mountain After Clean Energy Push

Across Southern Africa, a multi-gigawatt solar boom that kept the lights on during severe power crises is rapidly...

Bloc Steps Up Animal Disease Response

Southern African countries are accelerating efforts to contain and eradicate foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease, with a renewed push towards...
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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...

Far East Demand Returns as South Africa’s Maize Exports Surge

South Africa's maize exports are running ahead of last year's pace even as a looming El Niño draws attention to the season ahead, a...

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...