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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Poultry Imports to Resume: A Sigh of Relief for South Africa’s Protein Supply

South Africa is set to see a partial resumption of poultry and poultry product imports from Brazil, a move expected to alleviate concerns over...

Avocado Milestone as Local Farmers Supply Shoprite

A breakthrough in agricultural development has been marked with the Lusaka Avocado Multi-purpose Cooperative Society (LAMCS) delivering its first batch of premium avocados to...

Chrysos Secures Deal to Supply PhotonAssay Technology to Newmont’s Gold Operations

ASX-listed Chrysos Corporation has entered a master services agreement (MSA) with global miner Newmont Corporation to deploy its advanced PhotonAssay technology at Newmont’s gold...

Africa – The Opportunity for Manufacturers and the Value of Regional Integration

Unlocking Growth and Competitiveness in Africa’s Manufacturing Sector Johannesburg, South Africa: Africa presents a vast and dynamic opportunity for manufacturers, driven by its abundant resources,...

Pulling together to meet ambitious 2030ESG targets

By RALF HENNECKE* Even closer collaboration within Africa’s mining ecosystem will be required if the sector is to meet its ambitious environmental, social and governance...

Walmart’s South African Play: Exclusive Brands and Local Focus Shake Up the Retail Landscape

The South African retail scene is set to get a significant shake-up as Massmart, the retail giant owned by Walmart, introduces a wave of...
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