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Climate Change

Spring snow in South Africa: A wake-up call for climate readiness

Karen King and Yolandi Meyer 20 Nov 2024

Persistent growth: How IoT solutions could revolutionise agritech

Agri Tech

Persistent growth: How IoT solutions could revolutionise agritech

Issued by ASUS 19 Nov 2024

Africa's affordable smartphone dilemma is the biggest facing the medium since Kelly tried to text Nelly on an Excel sheet. Source: Youtube/Vevo

Mobile & Apps

Africa faces revenue dilemma in push for affordable smartphones #AfricaTechFestival2024

Lindsey Schutters 12 Nov 2024

All the 2024 South African Music Awards winners

Music

All the 2024 South African Music Awards winners

4 Nov 2024

COP29: AI can help develop climate-resistant crops for Africa – but it shouldn’t be left in the hands of corporates

Agriculture

COP29: AI can help develop climate-resistant crops for Africa – but it shouldn’t be left in the hands of corporates

Muhammad Nakhooda 4 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied. Akin Jimoh, chief editor at Nature Africa.

Healthcare

Historic first: Africa hosts Inclusive Health Research Awards

Akin Jimoh 25 Oct 2024

Weather shifts and monetary relief drive optimism for South Africa's farmers

Agribusiness

Weather shifts and monetary relief drive optimism for South Africa's farmers

Gilberto Biacuana and Karabo Mabuza 24 Oct 2024

Tech, viticulture, and research drive SA wine industry

Viticulture & Oenology

Tech, viticulture, and research drive SA wine industry

21 Oct 2024

Flags indicate how many trees each donor country has planted. Jeremy Allouche,

Climate Change

Africa’s Great Green Wall will only combat desertification and poverty by harnessing local solutions

Jeremy Allouche and Élie Pédarros 18 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied.

Healthcare

Green therapy: boosting mental health through the power of nature

17 Oct 2024

Image source: Peter Titmuss –

Food, Water & Energy Security

Eastern Cape R80m programme to tackle poverty, malnutrition

17 Oct 2024

Source: Land Bank.

Finance

Land Bank kicks off SA's first index insurance

16 Oct 2024

Entrepreneur turns agricultural waste into braai briquettes

SMEs

Entrepreneur turns agricultural waste into braai briquettes

Issued by The Social Employment Fund 15 Oct 2024

OFM – proudly agri

Radio & Audio

OFM – proudly agri

Issued by OFM Radio 14 Oct 2024

Massmart expands SA’s retail e-waste recycling drive

ESG

Massmart expands SA’s retail e-waste recycling drive

14 Oct 2024

2025 World Rally-Raid Championship heading to SA

Motorsport

2025 World Rally-Raid Championship heading to SA

11 Oct 2024

Technology and sustainable farming can contain the cost-price squeeze

Agri Tech

Technology and sustainable farming can contain the cost-price squeeze

John Hudson 9 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

Agribusiness

Boosting South Africa’s agribusiness: Practical strategies for growth and success

Phumla Mavundla 26 Sep 2024

Insect farming in Africa: A unique opportunity for a sustainable future

Agro-processing

Insect farming in Africa: A unique opportunity for a sustainable future

25 Sep 2024

Mooi River farmer named 2024 KZN Kwanalu Young Farmer of the Year

Agriculture

Mooi River farmer named 2024 KZN Kwanalu Young Farmer of the Year

19 Sep 2024

Inaugural Hazendal Festival | Soil Edition set for October

Events

Inaugural Hazendal Festival | Soil Edition set for October

19 Sep 2024

F1 in South Africa – The hard truths

Motorsport

F1 in South Africa – The hard truths

16 Sep 2024

Tim Atkin unveils 2024 South Africa Wine Report

Viticulture & Oenology

Tim Atkin unveils 2024 South Africa Wine Report

5 Sep 2024

FirstRand Empowerment Foundation shares agri vision at Trialogue Business in Society Conference

Food Security

FirstRand Empowerment Foundation shares agri vision at Trialogue Business in Society Conference

Issued by Trialogue 2 Sep 2024

Study reveals soil health's impact on wine flavour profiles

Viticulture & Oenology

Study reveals soil health's impact on wine flavour profiles

23 Aug 2024

Source: Kawser Hamid/Pexels

Construction & Engineering

Two-stage tendering improves construction projects in South Africa

21 Aug 2024

The role of AI in the agricultural revolution and risks of change

Agriculture

The role of AI in the agricultural revolution and risks of change

Bernadette Versfeld 19 Aug 2024

Decomposed emulsion and water. Source: BME

Materials & Equipment

BME uncovers blasting solutions for potential acidic sulphate soil

13 Aug 2024

Minister of Science and Innovation, Prof Blade Nzimande, gave the opening keynote for the first IAU general assembly on in Africa.

Skills Development

SA hosts historic International Astronomical Union General Assembly

Lindsey Schutters 7 Aug 2024

Navigating financial volatility: Crucial tips for young South African farmers

Agriculture

Navigating financial volatility: Crucial tips for young South African farmers

Phumla Mavundla 6 Aug 2024

Mogale Maleka: Leading the way in water-efficient farming as a GoGettaz finalist

Agriculture

Mogale Maleka: Leading the way in water-efficient farming as a GoGettaz finalist

Robin Fredericks 8 Aug 2024

2024 GoGettaz Agripreneur finalists announced

Agriculture

2024 GoGettaz Agripreneur finalists announced

5 Aug 2024

Agriculture

South Africa Wine announces 2024 research book

23 Jul 2024

Survey: SA agribusinesses show high innovation despite challenges

Agribusiness

Survey: SA agribusinesses show high innovation despite challenges

23 Jul 2024

UFS, ARC launch four research chairs to tackle climate change

Research & Development

UFS, ARC launch four research chairs to tackle climate change

22 Jul 2024

#BehindtheIMC: Steve Babaeko, X3M Ideas - "Be the superheroes in a Marvel film"

IMC Conference

#BehindtheIMC: Steve Babaeko, X3M Ideas - "Be the superheroes in a Marvel film"

18 Jul 2024

Volkswagen brings new electric SUVs to South Africa

Automotive

Volkswagen brings new electric SUVs to South Africa

Imran Salie 17 Jul 2024

Lithium batteries are not being recycled at the rate that they should

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Lithium alternatives needed to avoid 'forever chemicals'

Lindsey Schutters 11 Jul 2024

Source: Supplied.

Banking

BankservAfrica and UnionPay International boost e-commerce in Africa

10 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

The festival will have a diverse jury. Source: Supplied.

Film & Cinematography

High stakes at the 45th Durban International Film Festival

5 Jul 2024

5 benefits of pursuing agricultural entrepreneurship in South Africa

Entrepreneurship

5 benefits of pursuing agricultural entrepreneurship in South Africa

Phumla Mavundla 2 Jul 2024

Inaugural Supply Chain Business Forum and Exhibition

Supply Chain

Inaugural Supply Chain Business Forum and Exhibition

27 Jun 2024

How environmental toxins and pollution affect our health, by Medshield

Medical Research

How environmental toxins and pollution affect our health, by Medshield

Issued by Stone 25 Jun 2024

That's a wrap for Africa’s Big 7 2024

Exhibitions & Events

That's a wrap for Africa’s Big 7 2024

21 Jun 2024

Image source: Marcin Jucha –

Agriculture

Farming with a mixture of crops, animals and trees is better for the environment and for people – evidence from Ghana and Malawi

Laura Vang Rasmussen, Hanson Nyantakyi-Frimpong, Ingo Grass, Marney Isaac and Rachel Bezner Kerr 19 Jun 2024

An innovative partnership for the community

NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

An innovative partnership for the community

Issued by The Social Employment Fund 18 Jun 2024

Malawi farming experiment shows how simple changes can boost maize yields and improve soil

Research & Development

Malawi farming experiment shows how simple changes can boost maize yields and improve soil

Alan Dixon 13 Jun 2024

Inaugural Cape Agritech Connect bridges gaps in local agriculture

Agri Tech

Inaugural Cape Agritech Connect bridges gaps in local agriculture

12 Jun 2024