Locust plague descends on SADC
By Martina Schwikowski As the rainy season approaches in Southern Africa, fears are rising of a locust infestation. This year, a similar plague swept through East Africa, with swarms decimating
The Opportunity Quadrant: Four Parts to Industry 4.0 Success
By Phil Lewis, Infor VP Solution Consulting EMEA Many manufacturers are entering Industry 4.0 with technology systems and business processes better suited for a bygone era. Today, Industry 4.0 is
AGCO wants to invest in South Africa
RYK VAN NIEKERK: AGCO, a Fortune 500 group, has established a two-tier distribution model at SA. We are developing a network of dealers to support the Fent brand, one of
SA’s wool and mohair fibre industry on the rise
The fibre industry hopes to regain the glory of its golden days as international buyers and investors set their sights on sustainable fibre sources. For a developing country with established
Mining and agriculture: Could repurposed farmland help create jobs?
Image source: 123rf.com As mining activities wind down in many areas across South Africa, it’s important not to lose sight of the opportunities that rehabilitated mining areas can bring. For
OMNIA RECOMMENDS DISPOSAL OF ORO AGRI FOR USD165 MILLION TO SHAREHOLDERS
Attractive offer will realise significant value for shareholders Proceeds to completely de-risk Omnia’s capital structure Dividend policy and cash surplus distribution options to be reviewed at year-end Monday, 19 October
Equipping women farmers in Africa for long-term success
Women farmers in Africa are undervalued but are central to sustainable development for all. Image: PIxabay. Despite complications created by COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, UN Women and Standard Bank are equipping
Tru-Cape virtual world becomes a real one with TV show based on its game apps
As the only South African fruit brand with its own app and interactive game, Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing has invested heavily in using technology to engage with young people as a
SA: THE AL MESSILAH MAY SAIL, COURT RULES IN FAVOUR OF AL MAWASHI
This statement is issued on behalf of the President of the Agri Eastern Cape, Doug Stern Agri Eastern Cape welcomes the Order, granted today in the Grahamstown High Court, where
Bosch Munitech’s specialist services to combat the effects of climate change
Clarifier-Small – municipal asset management, water and wastewater treatment processes and infrastructure auditing and monitoring “South Africa is facing an increased frequency of extreme weather events, such as droughts, heat