Legal Shifts Rewriting South Africa’s Mining Playbook
The eighth edition of Webber Wentzel’s annual Mining Round-Up unpacked how fast-moving regulation, climate policy and compliance trends are reshaping South Africa’s mining landscape....
Why a Pinch of Boron Makes a Big Difference in Table Grapes
In table grape production, boron is a small nutrient with a big impact. Although required in tiny amounts, it plays a crucial role in...
ORTARChI Annual Gathering Boosts Africa’s Research Capacity in Kampala
South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF), in partnership with Makerere University, is hosting the 2025 O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chairs Initiative (ORTARChI) gathering from...
Avian Flu Crisis Escalates in Southern Africa, Threatening Poultry Sector
The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus continues to challenge the sub-Saharan poultry industry, with recent outbreaks reported in both Botswana and South...
Windaba 2025 Pushes Grid Reform to Power South Africa’s Wind Future
The 14th Windaba Conference and Exhibition took place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 21-23 October, drawing investors, government representatives, service providers,...
US Heavy Earths Deal Signals Next Mining Boom
Australia is poised to meet the surging global demand for heavy rare earths (HREs) following China’s decision to halt exports, a move that could...
