Headline inflation cools but food remains sticky on the upside, up 9% y-y in...
A big monthly decrease in the fuel price index by 5.5% in November underpinned the recent pullback in headline inflation. The annual fuel rate...
Agriculture shows some stealth following a 4% y/y jump in Q3 2023 export earnings.
By Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist, FNB CommercialThe latest trade data update from Trade Map shows another impressive performance from the agriculture sector with...
Cooking oil prices tamed amid the record 2023 canola harvest
Following a tough 2022 which saw a surge in both domestic and global vegetable oil prices, consumers breathed a sigh of relief in 2023...
Opinion: Climate Change-Is enough being done to address the global threat?
By: Duncan MacFadyen and Rendani NengudaGlobal efforts to limit carbon emissions are falling short, developed countries have not coughed up the $100 billion...
A renewed uptick in food inflation as fruit and vegetable prices surged in October...
South Africa’s headline inflation quickened more than expectations and edged closer to the upper end of the SARB’s target range of 3% to 6%,...
Oped: Africa Climate Weak or Strong?
By Ashay Abbhi, Manager, Intellecap“We will hold you to your promises”, echoed the voice of a child across the packed hall at the Africa...
Land Reform and Corporate Governance: The private sector can do more to support beneficiary...
By Peter SetouMany beneficiaries of the land reform programme often misconceive that good corporate governance is a luxury exclusive to large corporate organisations and...
Artificial intelligence, blockchain and other technologies contributing to the future of local agriculture
Innovative technologies, including blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), drones and more, will continue to pave the way for growth within the local agricultural sector, while...
Agritechnica trend reports on crop protection and fertilizer technology
Harald Kramer, North Rhine-Westphalia Chamber of Agriculture (Crop Protection Service)(DLG). Almost no other area in agriculture is discussed as emotionally as chemical crop protection....
Oped –Scores of isolated farm workers in Africa are turning to online casinos as...
By Miranda Raaff, Head of iGaming Information at MDCFor many rural communities and hard-working labourers in the farm fields of Africa, entertainment is exceptionally...