Grain SA and FERTASA warn that Middle East instability is driving up fertiliser prices,...
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran, is driving significant volatility in global energy and agricultural input markets, placing renewed pressure...
MPC maintains rates as agricultural sector eyes volatile input costs
Commentary by Brendan Jacobs, Head of Agribusiness, Business & Commercial Banking, Standard Bank South Africa
The Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) decision to maintain the repo...
Navigating Middle East Tensions: Why UAE–Nigeria Partnerships in Trade and Investment Matter More Than...
By Oti Egwu
At a time when geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to shape global economic and security dynamics, countries are increasingly compelled...
Middle East conflict causes energy price swings; Grain SA urges value chain to support...
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has introduced significant volatility into global energy markets, with Brent crude oil prices rising sharply in recent...
Avio Smart Market Stack Limited and Kissan Agri Mall sign MoU to boost the...
Avio Smart Market Stack Limited (ASMS), formerly known as Bartronics India Limited, has entered into a strategic partnership with Kissan Agri Mall Private Limited...
South Africa grain producers’ confidence drops amid rising costs and low prices – Survey
Confidence among grain and oilseed producers in South Africa has declined sharply over the past year, weighed down by rising input costs and persistently...
Unlocking Africa’s Borders for the Traders Who Feed Our Region
By Daniel Njiwa,
More than a decade ago, in what feels like a past life, I worked with the Common Market for Eastern and...
Africa’s $10bn livestock import bill exposes policy gaps in regional trade – Experts
Africa’s rising $10 billion (Sh1.3 trillion) livestock import bill has exposed major policy and coordination failures across the continent, with experts warning that weak...
MSC Group secures 45-year Snake Island Port terminal concession with Nigerdock, signs EPC with...
MSC Group has signed a 45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock to develop a state-of-the-art container terminal within Snake Island Port (SIP) in Lagos, and...
Agriculture defies the odds after posting a massive 17.4%y/y GDP rebound in 2025
South Africa’s agriculture sector shined in 2025 with a strong GDP rebound of 17.4% year-on-year (y/y) after growing negatively for two consecutive years at...