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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

Business Report Economy
IOL Reporter|Published

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.

The Star News
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

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.

News South Africa
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

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.

News Politics Opinion
Opinion|Published

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.

News Politics
Opinion|Published

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.

Cape Times Partnered
Brandstories|Published

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.

Cape Times Partnered
Brandstories|Published

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.

The Star Partnered
Brandstories|Published

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.

News Politics Opinion
Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

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.

The Star Partnered
Brandstories|Published

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.

Business Report Energy
Brandstories|Published

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.

News Environment
Dominic Naidoo|Published

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%.

News Environment
Dominic Naidoo|Published

Maintaining South Africa’s roads demands sufficient and stable revenue

Stellenbosch University is proposing that South Africa develops a national road user charge system.

News Partnered
Brandstories|Published

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.

News Partnered
Brandstories|Published

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.

Business Report Partnered
Brandstories|Published

‘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.

News Partnered
Brandstories|Published

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.

Business Report Partnered
Brandstories|Published

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.

Business Report Ending Poverty in China
People’s Daily Online SA|Published

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.

Business Report Ending Poverty in China
People’s Daily Online SA|Published

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.

News Environment
Dominic Naidoo|Published

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.

News Education
Brandstories|Published