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Western Cape storms trigger electricity crisis, threatening fruit exports and jobs

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Severe storms in the Western Cape have caused a critical electricity crisis, threatening the agricultural sector and leading to significant infrastructure damage. With over 300,000 tonnes of fresh fruit at risk, industry leaders call for urgent gover…

Technical skills alone are no longer enough in the AI workplace

Ashley Lechman|Published

As artificial intelligence transforms the workplace, Strider Digital says employers are placing greater value on judgment, creativity and the ability to work effectively ...

The end of websites as we know them

Wesley Diphoko|Published

Every generation believes its technological disruption is unprecedented, yet history shows that old interfaces fade slowly. Are we witnessing the decline of websites ...

Strong start to sugar season overshadowed by Tongaat crisis and surge in cheap imports

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Despite ongoing challenges, South Africa's 2026/27 sugarcane milling season has commenced positively, with early deliveries surpassing last year's figures. However, ...

NAMPO panel sees major export potential for SA agriculture despite tariff and trade barriers

Yogashen Pillay|Published

At Nampo, South Africa's largest agricultural exhibition, experts discuss the growth potential of agricultural exports and the impact of tariffs on the industry. ...

When going human is the economical choice

Andile Masuku|Published

Explore the shifting landscape of AI subscription pricing and discover why human labour may prove more economical for businesses in the near future.

Africa’s Travel Indaba delivers major boost for KZN tourism and economy

Yogashen Pillay|Published

KwaZulu-Natal's successful hosting of Africa's Travel Indaba 2026 highlights the province's growing significance as a tourism hub, showcasing diverse offerings and ...

NAMPO reflects optimism and growing concerns in South Africa’s agriculture sector

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The recent NAMPO exhibition in Bothaville showcased the vibrancy and challenges of South Africa's agriculture sector, as industry leaders discuss the future amidst ...

Freight industry welcomes Transnet Port recovery but warns against overstating progress

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Freight forwarders express cautious optimism over Transnet's reported increase in vessel traffic, while highlighting the need for deeper structural reforms in South ...

A modern marshall plan: reviving South Africa's economy

Zingiswa Losi|Published

South Africa's latest jobs report reveals a staggering 43.7% unemployment rate, signalling an urgent need for government intervention. With rising global fuel prices ...

Standard Bank, Orizon launch carbon credit programme for regenerative farmers

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Standard Bank has announced a partnership with Orizon Agriculture to introduce South Africa's first bank-backed regenerative agriculture carbon credit programme, ...

Grain SA urges tariff reforms to protect local wheat industry amidst global uncertainty

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Grain SA highlights the urgent need for a review of the wheat tariff system to ensure fair competition for South African producers against heavily subsidised imports, ...

The deceptive curve: why Zipf’s Law masks South Africa’s spatial decadence

Dr Pali Lehohla|Published

Explore how Zipf’s Law, a cornerstone of urban hierarchy theory, fails to accurately depict South Africa’s complex spatial economy, revealing deeper issues of inequality ...

South Africa’s food inflation remains low despite rising global commodity prices

Ashley Lechman|Published

Investec Chief Economist Annabel Bishop says strong harvests and favourable weather conditions are helping keep food inflation low in South Africa, despite rising ...

Economic pressures lead to job losses as consumers navigate the ailing economy

Ashley Lechman|Published

The latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey from Statistics South Africa reveals a troubling rise in the unemployment rate to 32.7%, as the economy grapples with inflation, ...

Regenerative farming key to climate resilience and sustainable agriculture, experts say

Yogashen Pillay|Published

xperts discuss the significance of regenerative farming practices at a recent panel hosted by Nedbank, highlighting their role in environmental protection and carbon ...

Scania unveils fuel-efficient super truck at NAMPO 2026

Yogashen Pillay|Published

At NAMPO Harvest Day 2026, Scania South Africa unveiled the Scania Super, a next-generation transport solution designed to enhance fuel efficiency and operational ...

Retailers and union offer relief efforts to Western Cape communities

Ashley Lechman|Published

The devastating Western Cape floods have sparked renewed calls for stronger disaster preparedness and infrastructure resilience as humanitarian support efforts intensify ...

Diesel-dependent construction sites are feeling the impact of soaring fuel prices

Roelof van den Berg|Published

For construction sites that heavily depend on diesel for daily operations, rising costs may place greater pressure on already tight project budgets.

Middle East conflict keeps oil prices above $100 as South Africans brace for fuel hikes

Ashley Lechman|Published

Investec Chief Economist Annabel Bishop warns that prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could drive inflation higher, weaken economic growth, and push fuel ...