The Africa Agri Tech Conference, held at the CSIR Convention Centre in Pretoria from 18 to 20 March, gathered top industry experts and stakeholders to explore the role of technology in transforming agriculture.
SanLei Premium Trout, which farms trout on the Katse Dam in the Lesotho mountains, claims to have invested in projects to help the communities near the dam, whose livelihoods are affected by overgrazing, soil erosion and changing weather.
Read MoreBlockchain technology is transforming transactions by making them faster, more cost-effective, and secure, with improved transparency and traceability. Its growing adoption spans sectors from cryptocurrency to supply chain management. In the agricultural finance space, Nedbank’s Cobus de Bruyn and Adele Jones explain how blockchain and smart contracts are unlocking new opportunities.
Read MoreSouth African high jump champion Breyton Poole says qualifying for the World Senior Athletics Championships in Tokyo later this year is proving difficult without proper support and funding.
Read MoreIn celebration of the economic and entrepreneurial benefits of franchise business models, the World Franchise Council (WFC) has initiated the establishment of World Franchise Day, to be recognised on 11 June 2025
Read MoreBallito Junction has recorded a 14% increase in consolidated turnover in March and April 2025 compared to the same two-month period in 2024. Footfall for the season also showed an encouraging upward trend, recording a 4.85% increase driven by additional visits to the mall by both locals and holidaymakers.
Read MoreAngloGold Ashanti and Gold Fields have agreed to pause discussions over combining their assets in Ghana. The two JSE-listed companies previously proposed a joint venture to combine their Iduapriem and Tarkwa gold mines in Ghana.
Read MoreThe Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has extended the deadline for submitting written comments on the Draft National Radio Frequency Plan 2025.
Read MoreOld Mutual is making progress with its new bank, as the company battles with increased client outflows. In a trading statement for Q1 2025, the group said that the launch of OM Bank remains on track.
Read MoreThe Real Madrid Foundation's South African Education Football Programme has made it's way to Gauteng with the launch of its soccer academy at Generation Schools Taroko in Modderfontein.
Read MoreRetail pharmacies and small-to-medium sized medical practices are more than just businesses; they are essential building blocks of South Africa’s healthcare infrastructure.
Read MoreSharks captain Eben Etzebeth thanked his goalkickers who won the United Rugby Championships' first-ever kickoff against Munster on Saturday.
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