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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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WearCheck to demonstrate advanced condition monitoring expertise at Electra Mining 2026

Electra Mining Africa 2026 delegates can explore how modern condition monitoring technologies are helping mining and industrial operations reduce downtime, extend equipment life and...

South African Citrus Industry Eyes Record Growth Amid Logistics and Geopolitical Shifts

The South African citrus industry is preparing for a landmark season, with export projections reaching a staggering 215 million cartons. This anticipated growth, up...

Bloc Steps Up Animal Disease Response

Southern African countries are accelerating efforts to contain and eradicate foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease, with a renewed push towards coordinated cross-border action. Speaking in Gaborone, Botswana’s...

Far East Demand Returns as South Africa’s Maize Exports Surge

South Africa's maize exports are running ahead of last year's pace even as a looming El Niño draws attention to the season ahead, a...

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...