Sunday, August 30, 2026

Press Release

South Africa Accelerates Livestock Reforms to Drive Red Meat Export Expansion

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa is accelerating systemic reforms across its livestock industry, deploying digital tracking systems and domestic vaccine production to recover from disease disruptions and capture growing global...

Export expansion crucial for long-term growth of SA agriculture – Update

By: Wandile Sihlobo Recent developments within the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) region and announcements out of the US...

KSB Pumps and Valves Bets on Proximity to Keep Africa’s Infrastructure Running

For pumps and valves manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves, keeping Africa's mines, power stations and water utilities running...

Metis Oxy plum awarded 2026 Flavor of the Year

The Metis Oxy plum has just been awarded the 2026 Flavor of the Year prize. Following blind tastings...

South African Factories Struggle to Replace Migrant Workers Who Fled

Weeks after xenophobic protests drove thousands of migrant workers out of South Africa, rows of sewing machines stood...
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Wits Mining Institute forges ahead with new director – Updates

The Wits Mining Institute (WMI), a multidisciplinary research and training hub at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) has appointed Dr Pontsho Twala as...

AECI celebrates 20 years of growth, partnership

AECI Mining Explosives marked an important milestone at DRC Mining Week 2026 in Lubumbashi, celebrating 20 years of continuous presence in the Democratic Republic...

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...

India–Africa Cooperation in Agriculture, Millets & Food Security

Agriculture has been one of mankind’s most important innovations. Today, our existence depends not only on natural resources, both renewable and non-renewable, but also...

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...

Groundbreaking Ceremony for KSB’s Largest Investment in Frankenthal

The groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the Eta production facility took place on June 9 at KSB’s headquarters. In the presence of the...