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Mining

‘Gold rush’ driven by geopolitics and consumer anxiety

Lindsey Schutters 12 Dec 2024

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Commodities & Fairtrade

FAO reports spike in food prices as vegetable oils soar

10 Dec 2024

Cocoa firms invest millions in Ghana to prevent further losses

Agro-processing

Cocoa firms invest millions in Ghana to prevent further losses

Joe Bavier, Maytaal Angel and Maxwell Akalaare Adombila 27 Nov 2024

Source: Pexels.

Markets & Investment

Africa back in favour as investors eye currency stability and demographic opportunity

22 Nov 2024

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Road Freight & Fleet Management

Tech lightens the load of high-risk road transport

Kamal Patel 21 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Trump policies may cause an initial global and US economic downturn

14 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Financial Services

Stocks slip, bitcoin nears $90,000 as 'Trump trade' whipsaws markets

Amanda Cooper 12 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Trump victory spells trouble for the rand and Brics allies

7 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Oil falls on stock build, firm dollar as Trump win projected

Emily Chow 6 Nov 2024

Markets & Investment

What does China’s new policy direction mean for investors?

4 Nov 2024

Cape Town's film industry lights up property market

Property

Cape Town's film industry lights up property market

29 Oct 2024

Food inflation steady at 40.1% in September, but monthly pressures persist

Agribusiness

Food inflation steady at 40.1% in September, but monthly pressures persist

Paul Makube 29 Oct 2024

Source: Reuters.

Economy

#Brics2024: Kazan Declaration pushes for new financial systems and peace initiatives

24 Oct 2024

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Commodities & Fairtrade

FAO: September sees biggest food price hike in 18 months

9 Oct 2024

Is the food price crisis here to stay? The latest from the Commission

Retail

Is the food price crisis here to stay? The latest from the Commission

7 Oct 2024

Food inflation ends 8-month decline, rising 4.1% year-on-year in August

Agribusiness

Food inflation ends 8-month decline, rising 4.1% year-on-year in August

Paul Makube 19 Sep 2024

Source: Brics Competition Law and Policy Centre.

Financial Services

Brics and China unite for a groundbreaking commodities exchange system

19 Sep 2024

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Commodities & Fairtrade

FAO reports slight dip in global food prices for August

6 Sep 2024

Markets & Investment

Canadian trade tariffs weigh on Chinese and commodity markets

Andre Cilliers 27 Aug 2024

Paul MakubeSenior Agricultural Economist, First National Bank

Agribusiness

Downbeat agriculture exports in Q2 of 2024 reflect tough seasonal conditions

Paul Makube 20 Aug 2024

Huawei's new inverters provide stability, reliability as SA undergoes a renewable energy revolution

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Huawei's new inverters provide stability, reliability as SA undergoes a renewable energy revolution

Issued by Huawei Technologies 8 Aug 2024

Glencore had a mixed performance so far in 2024

Mining

Glencore puts on brave face after tough H1

Lindsey Schutters 7 Aug 2024

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Commodities & Fairtrade

FAO reports stable food prices in July

2 Aug 2024

Drones optimise last-mile deliveries and healthcare access

Supply Chain

Drones optimise last-mile deliveries and healthcare access

30 Jul 2024

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

US data takes focus, People's Bank of China cuts rates, yen firms

Andre Cilliers 25 Jul 2024

IFPA’s Southern Africa Conference to address key issues for fresh produce industry

Agro-processing

IFPA’s Southern Africa Conference to address key issues for fresh produce industry

23 Jul 2024

GNU to add more tax-exempt food items

FMCG

GNU to add more tax-exempt food items

22 Jul 2024

Cocoa traders suffer $1bn blow amid Ghana supply issues

Agro-processing

Cocoa traders suffer $1bn blow amid Ghana supply issues

Maytaal Angel and Maxwell Akalaare Adombila 15 Jul 2024

The importance of reshaping a more resilient, innovative, and self-sufficient trade sector in SA

Logistics & Transport

The importance of reshaping a more resilient, innovative, and self-sufficient trade sector in SA

Bobby Madhav 15 Jul 2024

World food prices hold steady in June, says FAO

Commodities & Fairtrade

World food prices hold steady in June, says FAO

5 Jul 2024

Healthcare

Analysis: Purdue pharma case and SA law impacts

2 Jul 2024

The global mining industry is facing many challenges, but the cyclical nature gives hope for an upswing.

Mining

PwC review of mining industry has hopeful tone despite challenges

Lindsey Schutters 28 Jun 2024

Source: Supplied. Haytham El Maayergi, executive vice president, Global Trade Bank, Afreximbank and Smangele Mandidi, acting managing director of CBZ Bank during the signing ceremony.

Banking

Afreximbank inks $80m deals with CBZ Bank

26 Jun 2024

Agbiz/IDC Report: Agribusiness confidence hits 15-year low

Agribusiness

Agbiz/IDC Report: Agribusiness confidence hits 15-year low

Wandile Sihlobo 24 Jun 2024

FAO foresees stable food commodity markets amid 2024/25 outlook

Commodities & Fairtrade

FAO foresees stable food commodity markets amid 2024/25 outlook

14 Jun 2024

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Commodities & Fairtrade

Global food prices rise for third straight month

7 Jun 2024

Efficiency is the key to surviving tough economic times as a small business – here’s what to consider

SMEs

Efficiency is the key to surviving tough economic times as a small business – here’s what to consider

Issued by Business Partners Limited 3 Jun 2024

Ivory Coast cracks down on fraudulent cocoa certifications

Agro-processing

Ivory Coast cracks down on fraudulent cocoa certifications

Ange Aboa 28 May 2024

Mastering resilience: How preparation beats the odds in building agribusiness

Agriculture

Mastering resilience: How preparation beats the odds in building agribusiness

24 May 2024

Image supplied. Levergy, South Africa, Creative Edge, Kenya and VML, Tunisia are among the shortlisted agencies in the Warc Awards for Effectiveness 2024, in association with the Cannes Lions

Marketing

3 African agencies on Warc Awards for Effectiveness 2024 shortlist

14 May 2024

The crucial role of financial management in farming success

Agriculture

The crucial role of financial management in farming success

7 May 2024

The Alpamarca open pit mine in Peru is Volcan Compañia Minera's biggest operation.

Markets & Investment

Integra Capital acquires Glencore's Volcan stake

Lindsey Schutters 7 May 2024

Growth in online retail bodes well for SA's industrial property sector

Industrial & Logistics Property

Growth in online retail bodes well for SA's industrial property sector

Johann Nell 7 May 2024

April sees marginal increase in global food prices

Commodities & Fairtrade

April sees marginal increase in global food prices

3 May 2024

Beyond traditional investments: Exploring the appeal of HFM for South African investors

Markets & Investment

Beyond traditional investments: Exploring the appeal of HFM for South African investors

Issued by SA Shares 23 Apr 2024

Farmers work at a cocoa farm in Daloa, Ivory Coast, 3 October 2023. Reuters/Ange Aboa/File Photo

ESG & Sustainability

EU will not delay deforestation law, environment chief says on Ivory Coast visit

Ange Aboa 8 Apr 2024

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Commodities & Fairtrade

World food prices up in March

8 Apr 2024