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South African citrus industry poised for growth despite challenges
Discover how South Africa's citrus industry is on the brink of transformation, as leaders gather at the Citrus Summit to confront challenges and unlock new opportunities for growth
SA-DRC launch ambitious R3bn trade corridor to revolutionise African commerce
South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo embark on an ambitious industrial corridor project spanning 3 100km, with plans for 12 special economic zones set to transform trade relations between the two nations. More than 60 DRC representatives visited key South African industrial sites this week to advance this landmark initiative.
SA-DRC launch ambitious R3bn trade corridor to revolutionise African commerce
South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo embark on an ambitious industrial corridor project spanning 3 100km, with plans for 12 special economic zones set to transform trade relations between the two nations. More than 60 DRC representatives visited key South African industrial sites this week to advance this landmark initiative.
Why South Africa Should Look East
It’s time to ask: will Africa once again be exploited as a commodity exporter, or will we take advantage of this moment to reshape the continent, asks the writer.
With more and more emerging black industrialists, the future looks bright
OPINION: During the black industrialist era, we recognised that we needed to develop specialised industries and manufacturing belts to not only create employment and transfer technologies but also to reduce import dependency, writes Dr Anna Mokgokong.
Belt and Road Initiative: A road of prosperity for the new era
The BRI shines the light of hope and opens up new prospects for common prosperity.
Belt and Road Initiative: A road of openness for the new era
As a key measure to engagement, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) originates from China but serves the world.
Address by President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to the participants of the BRICS Business Forum
The Forum plays a practical role in promoting mutual trade and investments, enhancing co-operation ties and expanding direct dialogue among business communities.
Africa and BRICS – a partnership for tomorrow
OPINION: Increased intra-African trade should lead to job creation, economic diversification, and reduced dependence on external markets.
August Legacy Auction: Telkom's high-profile property disposal
With a reputation for sealing lucrative transactions, In2assets Property Specialists will handle Telkom's high-profile property auction sale.
NAACAM Show 2023 conference focuses on component factories of the future
This year’s event will explore new ways of thinking, while driving production strategies and innovation for the future of the automotive manufacturing sector.
Auf Wiedersehen Schnitzel: Meat consumption hits record low in Germany
South Africa consumed just over 60 kgs of meat per person in 2020, with India consuming the lowest amount of meat per capita, at only 3. 78 kg.
Woodlands Dairy commissions biomass boilers to reduce climate emissions
By switching over to a biomass boiler, the company, which produces the well-known First Choice milk, reduced its electric boiler consumption by 40% and its HFO consumption by 83%.
Maintaining South Africa’s roads demands sufficient and stable revenue
Stellenbosch University is proposing that South Africa develops a national road user charge system.
Sentech Africa Tech Week Conference: A top tech event you cannot miss
Tech Week Conference to give tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs an opportunity to learn and exchange ideas on the latest trends in the tech industry.
Listen: KZN MEC for EDTEA visits RBIDZ for oversight inspection as he completes 100 days in office
As part of commemorating his 100 days in office, RBIDZ hosted KZN leader of government business, MEC Siboniso Duma.
‘Building in Africa, for Africa’
Delivering unmatched solutions in a highly competitive vehicle industry is the key to FAW SA’s presence in South Africa and on the African continent.
RBIDZ reignites relations with investors and industry captains
The Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) recently hosted a pool of domestic and international investors, with the intention of elevating confidence and commitment in investments already injected into the Zone’s operations.
China an indispensable part of international cooperation
Mankind's experience of combating COVID-19 in the past more than two years once again proves that no country is able to cope with global challenges alone, and to enhance international cooperation is the only way out.
Robots of every description empower multiple industries in China
Robots have been applied to more and more scenarios in an ever-wider range of industries in China and are embracing broad prospects looking forward.
LOOK: Five steps to steer industries toward net zero
Industrial emissions will only increase with demand if the decarbonisation of industries does not accelerate dramatically as this would further distance the globe from its goal of achieving net zero.
Implications of climate change on crop production examined at UKZN Farmer Support Group webinar
UKZN’s Farmer Support Group aims to assist small-scale farmers identify and implement climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies.