Consumer spending over Easter 2026 drove double-digit growth in business activity
2026 merchant data shows debit card usage up 24%, driven by shifting trade patterns and digital momentum
The Easter 2026 period reflected continued growth in...
Vodacom urges stakeholders to work together on decarbonising Africa’s digital sector.
As climate pressures intensify and energy demand grows, Africa must cut carbon emissions while expanding access to reliable, affordable power that supports development, jobs...
Standard Bank is enhancing its industry partnerships to combat Foot and Mouth Disease
Standard Bank has partnered with Clover and the Milk Producers’ Organisation (MPO) to support South African government efforts to curb the spread of Foot‑and‑Mouth...
The upcoming April 2026 fuel price jump for farmers has been averted by a...
As with the rest South Africa, farmers woke up this morning facing a hefty fuel price increase of R7.37/l and R7.51/ for the 50ppm...
Uncovering the secret identity patterns that hinder entrepreneurial success
Here’s Why Internal Friction, Not Strategy, Determines Growth
For years, entrepreneurs have been told that success is a matter of strategy: the right funnel, the...
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...
Family Farming and Faming Succession, Who will have the most to lose?
When the head of a farming household dies without a valid will, the consequences extend well beyond personal grief. The viability of the entire...
World Water Day: Boosting water security in agriculture.
By Belinda Boer, Dam Sealing Expert & DAMFIX Application Specialist
World Water Day serves as an important reminder of the value of freshwater resources and...