Hard roads for Cargo Carriers

[Edward West] Cargo Carriers (CRG) raised its dividend 76.5% for the year to February after its logistics and transport related operations performed well in an operating environment of low economic growth and industrial relations interruptions. 16 May 2013 08:07

Human DNA in meat samples

Scientists have found traces of human tissue in meat meant for public consumption, but this poses "no threat" to the consumers who eat it. 27 Mar 2013 09:20

Agriculture offers real growth potential

[Helmo Preuss] Although structural impediments such as poor logistics render the search for new avenues of deeper intra-African trade challenging‚ there is an immediate and compelling growth potential in the trade of agricultural products‚ Standard Bank research analyst Simon Freemantle said last week. 22 Apr 2013 13:24

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Bizcommunity April 1 price freeze is no joke

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Believe it or not, we've made the decision to freeze most of our rates for 2013! This is not an April Fool's prank but a strategic decision in line with our core objectives to assist businesses to grow and thrive via our portfolio of publishing platforms. 26 Mar 2013 10:37

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If you're content, we're content

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Content strategists, bloggers, vloggers, citizen journalists, opinionistas - every day, advertorial and promotional initiatives are launched into a wider pool of competing content providers. Content is currently the word on everybody's lips, with everyone from the existing media to brand owners and individuals being encouraged to become content providers. 18 Mar 2013 09:03

Tongaat Hulett, Ingonyama Trust Board sign agreement

Tongaat Hulett and the Ingonyama Trust Board (ITB) have formalised a framework for joint co-operation and collaboration in raising the economic and social well-being of rural people on ITB land in KwaZulu-Natal. 6 May 2013 10:36

First small-scale super white maize mill opens in Durban

The Minister of Trade and Industry (dti), Dr Rob Davies, officially launched the Kuvusa maize mill, as part of the industrial policy action plan (IPAP) small-scale maize milling initiative, which forms part of the dti's contribution to improving food security by reducing the cost of maize meal. 10 Dec 2012 10:34

Mislabelling of meat products - just distasteful? Or criminal?

[Altair Richards & Mandi Krebs] Food labelling has been in the spotlight following the European horse-meat scandal and the findings of a recent study by the University of Stellenbosch where undeclared ingredients were found in a number of meat products in South Africa. 19 Apr 2013 07:26

SA at risk of food crisis

As food prices soar because of the ailing global and domestic economies, South Africans should also start worrying about the availability of something to eat. 3 Oct 2012 09:29

Court seeks explanation over sudden change

Agriculture Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson has been asked to explain the "sudden change of heart" that led to the approval of a R6bn golf course development after it had been blocked by her department. 5 Mar 2013 08:36

Clover hurt by labour and fuel costs

[Zeenat Moorad] Hit by high input costs as it positions itself for future growth‚ SA's biggest dairy producer‚ Clover on Tuesday (12 March) reported a 33.5% decline in its first half profits. 13 Mar 2013 07:41

El Nino offers opportunity for SA farmers: Santam

[Helmo Preuss] Although global grain prices have risen due to the US drought‚ South African farmers should see this as an opportunity‚ says Johan van den Berg‚ manager of specialised crop insurance at short-term insurer Santam. 9 Oct 2012 09:51

Karoo offers mixed farming opportunities

Many commercial farm investors looking to diversify into different regions and away from core farming activities are viewing the Karoo as an area of high potential. 23 Apr 2013 10:18