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Middle East tension spoils petrol party in SA for November

Fuel & Energy

Middle East tension spoils petrol party in SA for November

Lindsey Schutters 16 hours

SA bets on Africa-China partnerships to offset global trade disruptions

Logistics & Transport

SA bets on Africa-China partnerships to offset global trade disruptions

Libby George 3 days

Tobacco industry in the Middle East and Africa is growing - Euromonitor Intl

Research

Tobacco industry in the Middle East and Africa is growing - Euromonitor Intl

3 days

Source: Reuters.

Economy

South Africa sees wider deficits, higher debt in budget review

Kopano Gumbi, Tannur Anders and Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo 31 Oct 2024

The avocados arrived on 22 October 2024. Source: Supplied.

Agriculture

Westfalia Fruit's avocados make historic first arrival in India

30 Oct 2024

MTBPS: Godongwana urged to back EV shift with renewable-powered charging infrastructure

Fuel & Energy

MTBPS: Godongwana urged to back EV shift with renewable-powered charging infrastructure

29 Oct 2024

Food inflation steady at 40.1% in September, but monthly pressures persist

Agribusiness

Food inflation steady at 40.1% in September, but monthly pressures persist

Paul Makube 29 Oct 2024

Andani.Africa celebrates Afreximbank’s $2bn investment in Africa’s creative economy

Media

Andani.Africa celebrates Afreximbank’s $2bn investment in Africa’s creative economy

Issued by Andani 25 Oct 2024

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Circular Economy & Waste Management

EPR free riders beware - regulator to strengthen enforcement against non-compliance

Garyn Rapson, Paula-Ann Novotny and Michelle Morris 24 Oct 2024

South Africa must push agricultural exports within Brics

Agribusiness

South Africa must push agricultural exports within Brics

Wandile Sihlobo 23 Oct 2024

SA mulls tax rebates, subsidies to boost local EV industry

Fuel & Energy

SA mulls tax rebates, subsidies to boost local EV industry

18 Oct 2024

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Food, Water & Energy Security

Eastern Cape R80m programme to tackle poverty, malnutrition

17 Oct 2024

MICE

Africa's MICE industry eyes growth amid global competition and economic hurdles

16 Oct 2024

Threefold TGI innovations put the spotlight on the humans in and behind the data

Research

Threefold TGI innovations put the spotlight on the humans in and behind the data

Issued by Ask Afrika 10 Oct 2024

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Coal, Oil & Gas

#AOW2024: Transnet lifts lid on gas pipeline project

10 Oct 2024

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Commodities & Fairtrade

FAO: September sees biggest food price hike in 18 months

9 Oct 2024

Hello Ara launches "Ekasi World" on Roblox, pioneering South African qualitative research platform

Marketing

Hello Ara launches "Ekasi World" on Roblox, pioneering South African qualitative research platform

Issued by Hello Ara 9 Oct 2024

New Swissport Pet Lounge opens at OR Tambo Intl

Aviation

New Swissport Pet Lounge opens at OR Tambo Intl

8 Oct 2024

Source: Reuters.

Economy

South Africa business activity accelerates in Sept as inflation eases, PMI shows

Bhargav Acharya 4 Oct 2024

Source: @afreximbank/X On Thursday, 19 September, Afreximbank celebrated 30 remarkable years of leadership, dedication, and impact with Benedict Okey Oramah. From transforming African trade to championing the continent’s economic future, Oramah’s journey has been nothing short of extraordinary.

Banking

#Davos2025: Afreximbank teams up with Africa Collective and AfCFTA

30 Sep 2024

Advertising

Africa is the world’s largest market for Guinness beer – how its ad campaigns exploit men

Jordanna Matlon 25 Sep 2024

Local detergents company sets sights on global markets

Import/Export

Local detergents company sets sights on global markets

19 Sep 2024

Food inflation ends 8-month decline, rising 4.1% year-on-year in August

Agribusiness

Food inflation ends 8-month decline, rising 4.1% year-on-year in August

Paul Makube 19 Sep 2024

Sars increases customs duties: What it means for your online retail orders

Regulatory

Sars increases customs duties: What it means for your online retail orders

Chetan Vanmali, Yael Shafrir, Emily Gammon, Sidrah Suliman, Lauren Jimmy & Danica Jonker 17 Sep 2024

South African agriculture needs to crack the Chinese market. How to boost exports

Agribusiness

South African agriculture needs to crack the Chinese market. How to boost exports

Wandile Sihlobo 16 Sep 2024

Zimbabwe’s booming blueberry industry faces critical funding challenges

Agro-processing

Zimbabwe’s booming blueberry industry faces critical funding challenges

Nyasha Chingono 12 Sep 2024

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Commodities & Fairtrade

FAO reports slight dip in global food prices for August

6 Sep 2024

Boost in SA beef exports expected as China demand rises

Agriculture

Boost in SA beef exports expected as China demand rises

6 Sep 2024

CANEX WKND: Afreximbank Deal Room applications now open

Marketing & Media

CANEX WKND: Afreximbank Deal Room applications now open

Issued by CANEX WKND 4 Sep 2024

Unlocking Africa’s agricultural power to ensure food security for all

Agriculture

Unlocking Africa’s agricultural power to ensure food security for all

3 Sep 2024

How South African SMEs can overcome export hurdles

Logistics & Transport

How South African SMEs can overcome export hurdles

2 Sep 2024

Michael's take on the local industry and its products

Launches & Reviews

Michael's take on the local industry and its products

Issued by CHANGECARS 2 Sep 2024

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Agro-processing

CRI research ensures sustainable future for southern Africa’s citrus industry

28 Aug 2024

Source: National Institute for Communicable Diseases.

Public Health

Mpox outbreak in Africa was neglected – it could now turn into the next global pandemic

21 Aug 2024

Paul MakubeSenior Agricultural Economist, First National Bank

Agribusiness

Downbeat agriculture exports in Q2 of 2024 reflect tough seasonal conditions

Paul Makube 20 Aug 2024

Key trends and challenges for SA SMEs in late August 2024

Entrepreneurship

Key trends and challenges for SA SMEs in late August 2024

19 Aug 2024

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Commodities & Fairtrade

FAO reports stable food prices in July

2 Aug 2024

Tech is coming to save the gold market. Source: Patrick Hendry/Unsplash

Mining

Jewellery sector slows but tech keeps gold market shining

Lindsey Schutters 30 Jul 2024

Shein to open pop-up store in South Africa to woo more shoppers

Fashion & Homeware

Shein to open pop-up store in South Africa to woo more shoppers

Nqobile Dludla 25 Jul 2024

Food inflation eases, but weather-induced production challenges remain

Agribusiness

Food inflation eases, but weather-induced production challenges remain

Paul Makube 25 Jul 2024

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Fishing

Supreme Court ruling upholds drone fishing ban

18 Jul 2024

The importance of reshaping a more resilient, innovative, and self-sufficient trade sector in SA

Logistics & Transport

The importance of reshaping a more resilient, innovative, and self-sufficient trade sector in SA

Bobby Madhav 15 Jul 2024

5 steps to decarbonising and digitising your fleet

Road Freight & Fleet Management

5 steps to decarbonising and digitising your fleet

12 Jul 2024

A shift in the market: The rise of Chinese automakers in South Africa

Commercial & Industrial

A shift in the market: The rise of Chinese automakers in South Africa

Issued by CHANGECARS 5 Jul 2024

World food prices hold steady in June, says FAO

Commodities & Fairtrade

World food prices hold steady in June, says FAO

5 Jul 2024

"Lost crops" provide unique opportunity for food security in Africa

Food Security

"Lost crops" provide unique opportunity for food security in Africa

Zoë Karl-Waithaka 28 Jun 2024

Temu has had unprecedented success in online retail, but that may have come at a privacy cost.

Cybersecurity

Temu app considered malicious malware in new US lawsuit [Updated]

Lindsey Schutters 27 Jun 2024