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...
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...
