Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Markets

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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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...

African Businesses Eye Global Growth at CAETE 2025, Bolstered by Standard Bank and ICBC Partnership

Johannesburg, South Africa — African businesses are making significant strides in diversifying global trade and strengthening commercial ties with China, as evidenced by the...