South Africa’s agriculture may recover in 2025
This will likely be a year of recovery in South Africa’s agriculture. Much of the county benefitted from the La Niña rains. However, the recovery may be weaker than initially…
Exporters decry Africa’s low trade performance despite AfCFTA
Exporters and stakeholders have raised concerns about the difficulties of trading within Africa, describing the logistics and policy barriers as more challenging than exporting to other continents, despite the proximity.
Husqvarna:The Gift of Imagination: Why Make-Believe Toys Are Perfect For Christmas
Make-believe play is more than just a source of joy for children; it’s a vital part of their development. Toys that emulate real-life tools provide a unique opportunity for kids
Banking sector sees better fortunes for South Africa in 2025
With export markets already diverse, agricultural produce will likely expand in the coming years – mainly due to previously underutilised land This year has been one of mixed fortunes for
South Africa’s maize export activity so far
While South Africa’s maize production is down 23% from the last season because of the tough mid-summer drought to an expected harvest of 12,72 million tonnes, we continue to export
Recovery in South Africa’s fruit exports
Fruit exports from South Africa have seen a slight recovery this year after declining in 2023. At 4.17 million tons, exports this year are 2% higher than in 2023 but
Africa’s Green Economy Summit
Vuka Group and Africa’s Green Economy Summit are spearheading efforts to boost Africa’s inclusive economic growth by connecting project owners with a global network of investors. This strategic initiative aims
South Africa’s agriculture sees export growth despite droughts and import reliance
South Africa’s agricultural sector has experienced a year of mixed outcomes, with challenges such as droughts and animal diseases affecting its performance. However, the horticultural sub-sector has shown promising signs
ICIEC Awarded “Insurance Adviser of the Year – Africa” for Advancing Sustainable Development
The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (https://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a Shariah-based multilateral insurer and member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, is proud to announce…
Namibia and Botswana’s import bans impact South African vegetable trade
In recent years, Namibia and Botswana have implemented bans on the import of vegetables and citrus from South Africa. This decision was made to protect domestic producers from South African