Cotton: a golden opportunity for South Africa?
by Cobus de Bruyn Cotton is considered one of the world’s greatest poverty alleviating crops, with 150 million people worldwide relying on it for income. A crop that thrives in
Kenya Targets $4.5 billion in Investment to Commercialize Crude
Image: Kenya Broadcasting Corporation Kenya is seeking KSh500 billion ($4.55 billion) in investment for the development of pipeline, central processing and storage facilities from Lokichar to the coast – along
Exploring Policy Harmonisation in Africa
J.van de Gevel/Bioversity International Policy is the biggest driver of change. In Africa, the challenge is not the absence of relevant policy, but rather in the implementation of policy. And
Gold Fields picks former Amplats boss Griffith as CEO
Griffith quit Amplats in 2020, after seven years at the head of the world’s second-largest platinum group metals producer. (Image from archives.) South African miner Gold Fields (JSE, NYSE: GFI)
‘Smarter food’ needed to end global hunger by 2030
Sweetpotato farmer Emmanuel Habimana shows off his harvest in Rwanda. Copyright: Hugh Rutherford/CIP, (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0). This image has been cropped Ending world hunger isn’t just about producing more food,
South African mining output registers a steep November decline
Mining remains a crucial sector in the economy’s fortunes, accounting for about 8% of GDP and employing well above 400,000 people Mining production in South Africa fell by 11.6% year-on-year
Gates Publishes Second Annual Corporate Sustainability Report Outlining Responsible Global Corporate Citizenship
LUXEMBOURG, JAN. 20, 2021 — Gates (NYSE: GTES), a leading global provider of application specific fluid power and power transmission solutions, today announced the release of its latest Corporate Sustainability
Henry Simon Purifier – Good Design 2020
Henry Simon HSPU machine has been awarded 2020 GOOD DESIGN® Award with its perfection in design. The new Henry Simon Purifier (HSPU) stands out with its new look and improved
Becker’s high-performance Kito electric chain and manual hoists ensure reliability and safety in the wind power sector
Becker’s Kito electric chain and manual hoists have been designed for dependable use in materials handling applications in diverse industries. These include mining, construction, shipbuilding, food, beverage and pharmaceutical processing,
Africa: AfCFTA – What Nigerian Businesses Must Do to Export to African Countries – Official
Nigerian govt unveils guidelines for export to AfCTA countries The Nigerian Office for Trade Negotiations (NOTN) Saturday said exporters or agents aspiring to move products to countries under the African