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South Africa’s world-class scientific research vessel, the SA Agulhas II, heads toward Cape Town after a stop over in East London following its annual relief and supply voyage to the SANAE IV Antarctic base. The back of Table Mountain, seen in the distance here, was a welcome sight for some researchers returning from a 12-month overwintering stay at SANAE IV, along with sobering news on the state of the southern oceans. Photos: Steve Kretzmann / GroundUp

Climate Change

Icebreaker returns from Antarctica with alarming news

Steve Kretzmann 1 day

Source: Reuters.

Land Policy, Reform & Restitution

South Africa's white farmers would be among victims if Trump ends growth bill

Tim Cocks 2 days

Report reveals R5.27bn blow to SA's citrus exports in 2024

Agro-processing

Report reveals R5.27bn blow to SA's citrus exports in 2024

18 Feb 2025

New Plant Health Act to boost agricultural trade and biosecurity

Agriculture

New Plant Health Act to boost agricultural trade and biosecurity

17 Feb 2025

From crisis to renewal: How private investment can turn South Africa’s freight challenges around

Logistics & Transport

From crisis to renewal: How private investment can turn South Africa’s freight challenges around

Mark Evans 17 Feb 2025

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Tax Law

How VAT registration delays are costing the economy and what Sars should do about it

Yasmeen Suliman 13 Feb 2025

Citrus growers urge swift action on logistics post-Sona

Agro-processing

Citrus growers urge swift action on logistics post-Sona

11 Feb 2025

Western Cape Export Competitiveness Enhancement Programme Fund applications open

Funding

Western Cape Export Competitiveness Enhancement Programme Fund applications open

10 Feb 2025

SA's new car sales off to promising start in 2025

Commercial & Industrial

SA's new car sales off to promising start in 2025

10 Feb 2025

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Management & Leadership

CEOs in Sub-Saharan Africa believe the future looks bright: PwC 2025 Global CEO Survey

7 Feb 2025

Global food prices see decline as January index drops

Commodities & Fairtrade

Global food prices see decline as January index drops

7 Feb 2025

Thailand lifts 16-year ban on South African apple imports

Agriculture

Thailand lifts 16-year ban on South African apple imports

4 Feb 2025

Morocco bans German feed grain imports amid FMD outbreak

Agro-processing

Morocco bans German feed grain imports amid FMD outbreak

Ahmed Eljechtimi 31 Jan 2025

Source: Reuters/2023. President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Economy

#Sona2025: SA's future at stake in impending energy and trade address

Katja Hamilton 31 Jan 2025

Agriculture

Cape Town's winds threaten fruit exports, scientists step in

31 Jan 2025

Mozambique's Maputo port kicks off $2bn upgrade

Shipping

Mozambique's Maputo port kicks off $2bn upgrade

Wendell Roelf 29 Jan 2025

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Agriculture

Avian influenza, rising costs weigh on SA poultry industry, Sapa says

29 Jan 2025

#BizTrends2025: Exploring key trends in the apple and pear industry

Trends

#BizTrends2025: Exploring key trends in the apple and pear industry

Roelf Pienaar 28 Jan 2025

Source: distel2610 via

Viticulture & Oenology

SA wine exports show resilience amid global challenges

27 Jan 2025

Source: John Loos, senior economist at FNB Commercial Property Finance.

Retail & Hospitality Property

#BizTrends2025: Cautious optimism for better times, but risks are abundant

John Loos 23 Jan 2025

Logistics & Transport

Post-election unrest hits Maputo port volumes

Nelson Banya 22 Jan 2025

Source: Donald J. Trump/Facebook.

Taxation & Regulation

#BizTrends2025: America's path to ‘liquid gold’: Trump reveals new tariffs and national energy strategy

Katja Hamilton 21 Jan 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Trump's triumphant return: What it means for South Africa and Agoa?

Katja Hamilton 20 Jan 2025

Don’t call it a comeback, but Exxaro is banking on coal resurgence

Coal, Oil & Gas

Don’t call it a comeback, but Exxaro is banking on coal resurgence

Lindsey Schutters 16 Jan 2025

Nvidia H100 GPUs are the cornerstone of the AI revolution. Source: Nvidia

Technology

Biden policy is first stress test for Nvidia AI card house

Lindsey Schutters 15 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

Inquiry makes recommendations to improve competition in fresh produce market

Research

Inquiry makes recommendations to improve competition in fresh produce market

14 Jan 2025

SA wine industry shows resilience, eyes brighter 2025

Viticulture & Oenology

SA wine industry shows resilience, eyes brighter 2025

9 Jan 2025

Two-a-Day named first SA agribusiness to receive Top Employer status

Agribusiness

Two-a-Day named first SA agribusiness to receive Top Employer status

8 Jan 2025

Agriculture

Stricter EU environmental rules to affect SA agri exports

6 Jan 2025

Source: wirestock via

Agriculture

South Africa's agriculture may recover in 2025

Wandile Sihlobo 7 Jan 2025

A worker assembles an EV car inside BYD's first electric vehicle (EV) factory in Southeast Asia, a fast-growing regional EV market where it has become the dominant player, in Rayong, Thailand. Source: Reuters/Chalinee Thirasupa

Manufacturing & Parts

EU and Asia manufacturing spooked by boogeyman Trump

Sam Holmes and Indradip Ghosh 2 Jan 2025

SA red meat producers target Algeria to expand exports

Agro-processing

SA red meat producers target Algeria to expand exports

2 Jan 2025

Global wood and paper trade drops 12% as digital media grows

Forestry

Global wood and paper trade drops 12% as digital media grows

31 Dec 2024

Botswana lifts ban on SA vegetable imports

Agriculture

Botswana lifts ban on SA vegetable imports

20 Dec 2024

Source: Supplied. Justin Thom, director of Galetti Corporate Real Estate.

Trends

#BizTrends2025: Top trends shaping industrial leasing in 2025

Justin Thom 13 Jan 2025

Source: Reuters.

Banking

HSBC, World Bank's IFC launch $1bn trade finance programme for emerging markets

Selena Li 12 Dec 2024

Thugela Resources is seeing increases in local production. Source: Thugela Resources

Coal, Oil & Gas

Thungela sees coal output jump as rail performance improves

Nelson Banya 10 Dec 2024

Source: frimufilms via

Agribusiness

Agribusiness optimism surges as confidence hits two-year high

Wandile Sihlobo 10 Dec 2024

Can a traceability system drive growth in South African agriculture?

Agribusiness

Can a traceability system drive growth in South African agriculture?

Greg Talbot 9 Dec 2024

Image source: Md Mudassir Hossain from

Circular Economy & Waste Management

5 fairness flaws the UN’s new plastics treaty must change

Anna Barford and Jakob T. Pruess 9 Dec 2024

Source: frimufilms via

Agribusiness

Q3 2024: South Africa’s agricultural sector GDP drops by 28.8% year-on-year

Paul Makube 5 Dec 2024

Back to the future: Reviving sorghum in South Africa

Agriculture

Back to the future: Reviving sorghum in South Africa

Christin Hunter 4 Dec 2024

SA’s vehicle market driven by strong rental and car sales despite export slump

Commercial & Industrial

SA’s vehicle market driven by strong rental and car sales despite export slump

2 Dec 2024

Mpact packaging triumph at 2024 IPSA Gold Pack Awards

Packaging

Mpact packaging triumph at 2024 IPSA Gold Pack Awards

Issued by Mpact 28 Nov 2024

A new era for the South African agricultural sector in 2025

Agribusiness

A new era for the South African agricultural sector in 2025

John Hudson and Wandile Sihlobo 27 Nov 2024

Will SA's automotive industry overcome the digital trust barrier?

Dealers

Will SA's automotive industry overcome the digital trust barrier?

Jade Turner, Norman Mafuratidze 25 Nov 2024

Pivot to profits: Revamping South Africa’s poultry sector

Agro-processing

Pivot to profits: Revamping South Africa’s poultry sector

22 Nov 2024

Pictured: Forbes Padayachee

Energy

Astute African manufacturers will move to clean power to align with global investor and importer expectations

Forbes Padayachee, Issued by Yellow Door Energy 22 Nov 2024

Source: wirestock via

Road Freight & Fleet Management

Tech lightens the load of high-risk road transport

Kamal Patel 21 Nov 2024