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Taxation & Regulation

Trump's trade war: US slaps 30% tariff on South African imports

Katja Hamilton 4 minutes

South Africa’s car sales hit two-year high

Commercial & Industrial

South Africa’s car sales hit two-year high

1 day

Agro-processing

Strong winds cripple Cape Town's port, hitting fruit exports hard

1 day

Source: Supplied. John Jack, chief executive officer of Galetti Corporate Real Estate.

Property

Eased PPP approvals to trigger wave of private investment in South Africa

28 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied

Agro-processing

SA exports first lemons of 2025 to India

27 Mar 2025

Jérôme van Innis is the co-founder, Pumpkn.io. Source: Supplied.

Agriculture

Jérôme van Innis | Transforming Africa’s agri-sector through innovative financing

Jérôme van Innis 25 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. Luvuyo Masinda, Chief Executive: Corporate and Investment Banking at Standard Bank Group.

Banking

First African Markets Conference eyes $450bn intra-continental trade boost

24 Mar 2025

Agri Tech

Agri Tech Conference: AI and technology take center stage

24 Mar 2025

Creecy unveils private sector role in revitalising rail and port infrastructure

Railway

Creecy unveils private sector role in revitalising rail and port infrastructure

24 Mar 2025

Source: Lesetja Kganyago - Facebook.

Markets & Investment

Global trade fears keep South Africa’s interest rates on hold

Katja Hamilton 20 Mar 2025

Novus Group says the Africa’s mining sector is at a crossroads as resource sovereignty, infrastructure bottlenecks, and political risks dominate Mining Indaba 2025 (Image supplied)

Mining

EXCLUSIVE: Novus Group's analysis shows Africa’s mining sector at a crossroads

20 Mar 2025

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

Amit Saini, a director at Eastern Cape-based Coega Steels Pty Ltd, does not doubt South Africa can be Africa’s green-steel hub. Pictured are steel billets produced in the Gqeberha mini mill’s induction furnace. (Image supplied) Supplied

Sustainability

SA perfectly placed to lead “green-steel revolution”, needs expanded domestic beneficiation policies

18 Mar 2025

SA is addressing port challenges, says Deputy President

Shipping

SA is addressing port challenges, says Deputy President

18 Mar 2025

Western Cape Air Cargo Conference celebrates growth in air cargo trade

Logistics & Transport

Western Cape Air Cargo Conference celebrates growth in air cargo trade

14 Mar 2025

Logistics & Transport

Wesgro's hosted buyers' programme boosts export opportunities

14 Mar 2025

Source: Reuters.

Mining

Barrick says 'committed to reaching a mutually beneficial resolution' in Mali

Portia Crowe 13 Mar 2025

China's agricultural trade friction with the US presents opportunities for other exporters

Agriculture

China's agricultural trade friction with the US presents opportunities for other exporters

Wandile Sihlobo 12 Mar 2025

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Climate Change

US withdraws from Just Energy Transition partnership with SA

10 Mar 2025

Botswana lifts ban on vegetable imports from SA

Agriculture

Botswana lifts ban on vegetable imports from SA

7 Mar 2025

Morocco banks on green hydrogen to reach energy goals

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Morocco banks on green hydrogen to reach energy goals

Ahmed Eljechtimi 7 Mar 2025

Source: Couleur via

Agriculture

Table grape export boost: South Africa taps into the Philippines market

6 Mar 2025

Agriculture

How do we ensure that record agricultural exports translate to strong agricultural GDP?

John Hudson 5 Mar 2025

Source: ©Zoran Orcik via

Agribusiness

A sign of resilience agriculture GDP rebounds 17.2% in Q4 2024

Paul Makube 4 Mar 2025

South Africa’s car sales surge 7.3%—but exports take a knock

Commercial & Industrial

South Africa’s car sales surge 7.3%—but exports take a knock

4 Mar 2025

How innovation and sustainability can solve Africa's food security challenges

Food Security

How innovation and sustainability can solve Africa's food security challenges

4 Mar 2025

ArcelorMittal closure confirmed, but hope floats in steel market

Materials & Equipment

ArcelorMittal closure confirmed, but hope floats in steel market

Lindsey Schutters 28 Feb 2025

Miniatures of oil barrels and a rising stock graph are seen in this illustration. Source: Reuters/Dado Ruvic

Coal, Oil & Gas

Oil price spikes after Trump cancels Chevron Venezuela licence

Stephanie Kelly 28 Feb 2025

Source: Chuttersnap/Unsplash

Manufacturing & Parts

SA's electric dream from loadshedding to leading the EV revolution

Yael Shafrir, Raeesah Shaik, Nasmé Puley, and Shirleen Ritchie 27 Feb 2025

Marketing

Botswana and De Beers’ marketing push to revive diamond demand

Karabo Ledwaba 26 Feb 2025

Ore containing copper and cobalt. Source: Paul-Alain Hunt/Unsplash

Mining

Regulatory overhaul puts halt on DRC cobalt exports

Lindsey Schutters 25 Feb 2025

Louis Strydom, Sales and Marketing Director, Omnia Holdings

Agriculture

Advancing Africa's agriculture: Tackling nutrient efficiency, sustainability, and innovation

Robin Fredericks 24 Feb 2025

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 21 Feb 2025

Source: Reuters.

Land Policy, Reform & Restitution

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

Tim Cocks 19 Feb 2025

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