eBucks boosts fuel rewards by 50% to help soften the R3.27 per‑litre fuel increase
Fuel hits an all-time high of R26.60 per litre — extra rewards help ease the pressure at the pumpAs fuel prices continue to climb,...
Opinion Piece: Breathalysers as crisis prevention tools in safety-sensitive workplaces
Managing Director at ALCO-SafeIn safety-sensitive environments, one wrong decision can have serious consequences. Alcohol testing is not just a compliance requirement; it’s a critical...
A further fuel hike, though modest still threatens agriculture profitability
By Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist, FNB CommercialAlthough much slower than the April hike of just over R7/l for two grades of diesel (50ppm...
Op-Ed: Closing the Gap: Zambia’s Lessons in Empty Pesticide Container Management for Africa
BY: FASIL TADESSE Director Stewardship, CropLife Africa Middle EastAcross the Africa Middle East region, an often-overlooked challenge exists in the background of food production....
Has restitution overshadowed land redistribution in SA?
By Peter SetouLand Reform: Land reform is arguably one of the most challenging undertakings that the post-1994 government has embarked on and it...
Opinion: The distant war that drove up prices across Africa
John Karani is Secretary General of the African Supply Chain Confederation (ASCON)The Middle East conflict restructured Africa's import costs permanently. From Cairo to Cape...
The question isn’t whether AI will replace jobs, but who wants it to
Alarm bells have been ringing about how artificial intelligence (AI) will replace certain, if not most, future jobs. But this fixation on job loss...
Veld fires: The silent threat to Zimbabwe’s land, water, and livestock
By Mark Hook, Farmer, ZimbabweIn 2025 alone, an estimated 936,000 hectares of land in Zimbabwe were destroyed by fire. That is not just a...
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 momentumThe 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...