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 | WANDILE SIHLOBO South Africa’s agribusiness sentiment weakened in the first quarter of 2026, with the Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index dropping below the neutral mark as disease outbreaks, softer commodity prices and global uncertainty weigh on the sector, writes Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist at Agbiz... read |
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 | Thirty-eight new Animal Health Technicians, 63% women, have graduated from TARDI, boosting biosecurity and rural veterinary services as South Africa faces heightened animal disease threats... Read |
| Agribusiness |
 | PAUL MAKUBE South Africa’s agriculture sector posts a 17.4% GDP rebound in 2025, supported by bumper harvests and record exports despite tariffs and livestock disease pressures... Read |
 | How agriculture powered South Africa's GDP to a 1.1% growth in 2025... Read |
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 | The Western Cape receives 100,000 new doses of FMD vaccine to accelerate provincial herd vaccination, protect livestock, and support farmers amid outbreak containment efforts... Read |
| Food Security |
 | Six community food gardens across South Africa have been recognised in Shoprite’s Act For Change competition for their role in strengthening food security and supporting local food systems... Read |
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 | Water risk is increasingly financial in nature, even for companies that do not consider themselves water-intensive... Read |
 | RIGITTé VAN ZYL South Africa’s Two-Pot retirement system eases short-term financial pressure, but repeated withdrawals risk long-term wealth, highlighting need for counselling and financial resilience... Read |
 | SETH THORNE Failing sewage systems, rapid urbanisation and industrial pollution have turned Gauteng’s rivers into an environmental and public health problem... Read |
 | ASHLEIGH LAURENT AND MARISSA BADENHORST Recent data collected by TPN Credit Bureau reveals a troubling reality in South African public school admissions: address fraud is no longer isolated or occasional... Read |
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 | Johannesburg Arbitration Week is a flagship initiative that positions South Africa as a leading arbitration hub on the continent and a key player in the international dispute resolution arena. |
 | Fastway Couriers is a technology-driven South African logistics partner delivering reliable, affordable nationwide courier services through a franchise network, combining global expertise, real-time tracking, and customer-focused delivery solutions. |
 | President Cyril Ramaphosa urges a modern, inclusive transport system to boost South Africa’s economy, improve safety, and strengthen regional trade at the inaugural National Transport Conference... Read |
