Focus on Africa
The Climate Change Situation in Africa Africa faces severe impacts of climate change despite contributing less than 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The continent is highly vulnerable due to
South Africa: Growers optimistic about 2024/2025 stone fruit exports
The outlook for the 2024/2025 stone fruit export season is promising, with growers expressing optimism about increased crop volumes compared to the previous year. This positive forecast follows a difficult
South African grape yields hit by heat wave, export optimism remains
In South Africa, grape producers are encountering decreased yields for export as a result of extreme weather conditions. The Loskop Valley in Limpopo, which recently commenced its grape season, has
Anglo American agrees sale of its minority interest in Jellinbah for A$1.6 billion
Anglo American has agreed terms for the sale of its 33.3% minority interest in Jellinbah Group Pty Ltd (“Jellinbah”), a joint venture that owns a 70% interest in the Jellinbah
Southern Sun and Durban Tourism partner to promote Durban as South Africa’s premier holiday destination
Durban, South Africa – 5 November 2024 – Southern Sun has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Durban through a partnership with Durban Tourism. The hotel group is continuing its investment
CILTSA’s Women Empowerment Conference Inspires Future Leaders in Transport and Logistics
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport South Africa (CILTSA) successfully hosted its second Women in Logistics, Transport, and Supply Chain Empowerment Conference on Friday, October 25, at the Birchwood
The Role Of The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) In Africa’s Energy Sector
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is set to play a transformative role in the development of Africa’s energy sector, providing the framework needed to enhance intra-African trade, attract…
Naamsa: Local car sales soar as export market faces headwinds
South Africa’s domestic sales reached their highest monthly total of the year in October, while exports continued to decline sharply. This was according to naamsa | The Automotive Business Council’s
Afreximbank, Woodhall Sign $25m Facility to Support Export Businesses
Woodhall Capital, a financial Services firm, has signed a $25 million loan facility with the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) to provide a support vehicle for Nigerian SMEs entering export markets.
The 2024-25 season looks promising for South African agriculture
South African farmers typically till their land from mid-October in the eastern regions and mid-November in the western regions. The crops that South African farmers plant in each of these