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The disease is hard to catch because it looks similar to other crop diseases. Source: Supplied.

Agriculture

Goss’s Wilt and Leaf Blight: A new threat to South African maize production

Dr. Rikus Kloppers 19 Mar 2025

Ivory Coast cocoa output to remain low amid challenging conditions

Agro-processing

Ivory Coast cocoa output to remain low amid challenging conditions

Gus Trompiz 25 Feb 2025

Grain SA selects the Crop Condition Dashboard to monitor crop development

Agriculture

Grain SA selects the Crop Condition Dashboard to monitor crop development

Issued by GEOTERRA Image 18 Feb 2025

Xiaomi redefines smartphone excellence with the Redmi Note 14 Series launch in South Africa

Technology

Xiaomi redefines smartphone excellence with the Redmi Note 14 Series launch in South Africa

Issued by OLC Through The Line Communications 17 Feb 2025

Lovemore Kamuzangaza, country managing partner, Forvis Mazars in Zimbabwe

Mining

Technology paves the way for sustainable mining in Africa

Lovemore Kamuzangaza 11 Feb 2025

Source: Ben April, Associate Director: ESG leader for KPMG in Africa.

Trends

#BizTrends2025: COP29 reflections and the importance of sustainable finance and investment

Ben April 4 Feb 2025

Stellenbosch Harvest Parade returns to kick off the grape harvest season

Food & Wine

Stellenbosch Harvest Parade returns to kick off the grape harvest season

30 Jan 2025

Source: Supplied. Marc Ashton, chief executive officer of Decusatio.

Markets & Investment

#BizTrends2025: 6 investor relations trends to watch in 2025

Marc Ashton 24 Jan 2025

#BizTrends2025: Adapting agriculture - key trends and strategies for a sustainable future

Trends

#BizTrends2025: Adapting agriculture - key trends and strategies for a sustainable future

Brendan Jacobs 21 Jan 2025

ILE PHOTO: Cocoa pods are pictured at a farm in Sinfra, Ivory Coast April 29, 2023. REUTERS/Luc Gnago/File Photo

Agriculture

Drought, heat pose a double threat to Ivory Coast cocoa farmers

Loucoumane Coulibaly 17 Dec 2024

Wilted maize crops are seen in Mumijo, Buhera district, east of capital Harare, Zimbabwe, 16 March 2024. Reuters/Philimon Bulawayo/File Photo

Food, Water & Energy Security

Zimbabwe at risk of another dry season after El Nino drought, says WFP

Nyasha Chingono 13 Dec 2024

Protest at Cape Town primary school over vacant teaching posts

Primary & Secondary Education

Protest at Cape Town primary school over vacant teaching posts

Sandiso Phaliso 27 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied.

Retail & Hospitality Property

SAOTA's masterpiece: Noom Hotel Abidjan blends luxury with African heritage

27 Nov 2024

SA's cherry growers optimistic despite frost impact

Agro-processing

SA's cherry growers optimistic despite frost impact

21 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf The 20th edition of the Sunday Times GenNext Awards winners have been announced

Youth Marketing

Sunday Times GenNext Awards crowns the coolest of the cool crowd

20 Nov 2024

Homes are submerged in water after a massive flood in N'djamena, Chad, 14 October 2022. Reuters/Mahamat Ramadane/File Photo

Climate Change

Africa grapples with forecasting challenge as weather disasters loom

Mahamat Ramadane and Alessandra Prentice 15 Nov 2024

Source: Rufino Uribe via

Agro-processing

SA’s sugarcane output drops by 10% amid drier conditions

12 Nov 2024

Source: bearfotos via

Agriculture

Farmers urged to tackle climate risks with strategic planting

8 Nov 2024

Debate over artistic freedom as ARB orders withdrawal of property ad

Advertising

Debate over artistic freedom as ARB orders withdrawal of property ad

Karabo Ledwaba 1 Nov 2024

Image source: Paul H from

Health & Welfare

Relocation of residents in Nelson Mandela Bay flood-prone areas progressing well

31 Oct 2024

Maziv 'disappointed' by tribunal outcome

Internet

Maziv 'disappointed' by tribunal outcome

Lindsey Schutters 29 Oct 2024

Janelle Simons is one of ten small-scale farmers who grows vegetables on a piece of municipal land in Oranjeville, Citrusdal. For the past two winters, they have not been able to grow and sell their crop because their gardens were flooded. Photos: Ashraf Hendricks

Agriculture

Citrusdal farmers devastated by two years of floods

8 Oct 2024

Image source: Balazs Simon from

Climate Change

Africa’s famous Serengeti and Maasai Mara are being hit by climate change – a major threat to wildlife and tourism

Joseph Ogutu 4 Oct 2024

Images supplied.

Launches & Reviews

New car brand Jetour launches in SA with affordable, feature-packed SUVs

Aa-isha Hassiem 25 Sep 2024

The Coca-Cola System in Africa unveils Water Stewardship Initiative

ESG

The Coca-Cola System in Africa unveils Water Stewardship Initiative

16 Sep 2024

Source: Supplied.

Property

SA's positive momentum bodes well for property on the KZN South Coast

10 Sep 2024

Source: BAM Architects.

Insurance & Actuarial

Santam records improved performance in first half of 2024

30 Aug 2024

WeatherTrac unleashed: Data and location precision bring Queen Modjadji’s legendary reign to life

Advertising

WeatherTrac unleashed: Data and location precision bring Queen Modjadji’s legendary reign to life

Issued by Vicinity Media 23 Aug 2024

WCape hits rainfall records amid changing climate patterns

Agriculture

WCape hits rainfall records amid changing climate patterns

19 Aug 2024

City of Cape Town official Megan Pangeni and Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis toured the City’s new 300-bed Safe Space in Green Point on Monday. Photos: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp

Health & Welfare

New shelter for hundreds of homeless people opens in Green Point

Matthew Hirsch 30 Jul 2024

Ford Territory review: A new contender in the SA SUV market

Launches & Reviews

Ford Territory review: A new contender in the SA SUV market

Imran Salie 29 Jul 2024

DStv Media sales announces a lineup of sponsors for Queen Modjadji

TV

DStv Media sales announces a lineup of sponsors for Queen Modjadji

Issued by DStv Media Sales 23 Jul 2024

Source: © CPJ The Basmanny district court in Moscow has convicted Russian-American journalist and writer Masha Gessen of disseminating "fake" information about the Russian military

Media Freedom

Russian-American journalist Masha Gessen convicted of disseminating "fake" information

19 Jul 2024

People living in makeshift shelters outside the Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town have been cold and wet this week. The site is owned by the Department of Public Works. Photos: Matthew Hirsch / Groundup

NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

Shelters scramble as heavy rain continues

Matthew Hirsch 12 Jul 2024

Here’s what happens to your car’s tyres in wet weather - and how you can keep safe

Safety

Here’s what happens to your car’s tyres in wet weather - and how you can keep safe

Issued by Dunlop Tyres SA 10 Jul 2024

2024 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award finalists announced

Exhibitions & Events

2024 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award finalists announced

9 Jul 2024

Cocoa farmers optimistic as soil moisture aids growth in Ivory Coast

Agro-processing

Cocoa farmers optimistic as soil moisture aids growth in Ivory Coast

Loucoumane Coulibaly 9 Jul 2024

Staying ahead of unpredictable weather conditions

Finance

Staying ahead of unpredictable weather conditions

Issued by AfriGIS 20 Jun 2024

BusinessTech achieves best-ever Q1 performance in 2024

Advertising

BusinessTech achieves best-ever Q1 performance in 2024

Issued by Broad Media 13 Jun 2024

Health & Welfare

Buffalo City search and rescue operations continue

4 Jun 2024

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill takes #1 on Apple Music’s 100 Best Albums of all time

Music

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill takes #1 on Apple Music’s 100 Best Albums of all time

Evan-Lee Courie 23 May 2024

Why South Africa’s top companies advertise on BusinessTech

Advertising

Why South Africa’s top companies advertise on BusinessTech

Issued by Broad Media 23 May 2024

The power of place in modern marketing

Marketing

The power of place in modern marketing

Christen Werth & Paul Stemmet, Issued by Dentsu 23 May 2024

Image supplied. Gary Koetser, CEO of Century City Conference Centre and Hotels gives 8 best practices for greener events

Events & Conferencing

8 best practices for greener events

Gary Koetser 16 May 2024

Huge march to parliament for better schools

Primary & Secondary Education

Huge march to parliament for better schools

Liezl Human 13 May 2024

Source: A photo taken of Dubai's skyline under a stormy sky in October 2020.

Retail & Hospitality Property

Dubai’s torrential downpour unleashes havoc on city’s commercial hubs

17 Apr 2024

Jack Black launches limited edition Fresh Hop IPA

FMCG

Jack Black launches limited edition Fresh Hop IPA

15 Apr 2024

Source: Frederik Lipfert/Unsplash

Telecoms & Networks

MTN dominates South African mobile market, network quality report shows

Lindsey Schutters 8 Apr 2024

School closures following weather warning

Primary & Secondary Education

School closures following weather warning

8 Apr 2024