KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sibusiso Ndebele has challenged provincial municipalities to stimulate their local economies by making use of products and initiatives that are unique to their respective areas. 29 Apr 2008
How does a trade union and manufacturers respond to the massive import penetration of local markets? They turn to fashion promotion to show off the country's great designs and to make the case for the industry. 21 Apr 2008
The three-week maintenance shutdown of Afrox's gas plants has caused a nationwide shortage of carbon dioxide. 18 Apr 2008
A furniture buyer needs business acumen and a creative mind. 15 Apr 2008
Textile manufacturers are disputing reports that poor quality fabric and delivery delays are to blame for the woes of local clothing manufacturers. 14 Apr 2008
This acquisition allows the company to enter into the fast-growing agri-processing market. 7 Apr 2008
Meat processor and retailer Best Cut aims to grow its customer base and boost production to benefit from rising meat prices that make its products an attractive alternative. 3 Apr 2008
Continental Oil Mills (Pty) Ltd commissions their new R220 million crusher today, 1 April 2008 and this second crushing facility in Randfontein will boost the company's share of the oil processing industry to become the largest single crusher and refiner of edible oil seed in the country. The company's MD had a few salutary comments, however... 1 Apr 2008
An energy-saving light bulb manufacturing plant is to be built in Lesotho in a bid to help South Africans reduce their electricity consumption. 29 Mar 2008
An internet-based trading platform for milk producers and buyers has been established, the Milk Producers' Organisation (MPO) said on Wednesday, 26 March 2008. 27 Mar 2008
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has given the Northern Cape goat farming industry a R15 million financial injection to transform herders into commercial farmers. 20 Mar 2008
The agro-processing industry in the country received a major boost with the announcement of an R1.5 billion bio-fuels processing plant, making it the largest soybean processing facility in Africa. 19 Mar 2008
The 2008 edition of South Africa's most authoritative supply-chain research study, being released today, reveals that SA companies making the right moves to cope with global complexity in their supply chains, as well as ensuring they have the right skills and capabilities on board to do so, are up to six times more profitable than their competitors and peers. 11 Mar 2008
Local emerging farmers have been given a shot in the arm with the donation of seedlings by Macadamia enterprise, Mununzwu Newco. 7 Mar 2008
The Production Price Index (PPI) came in at 10.4% year-on-year (y/y) in January, reported Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Thursday, 6 March 2008. 6 Mar 2008
By naming Makgoro Mannya the Female Farmer of the Year, the agriculture department just scratches the surface of her achievements, writes Neels Blom. 29 Feb 2008
South Africa's genetically modified (GM) maize, soya and cotton, in terms of area planted, increased by 30% to 1.8 million hectares (ha) over 2006/07. 29 Feb 2008
South African agri-processing company Tongaat Hulett is in negotiations to supply Eskom with electricity generated at its plants, in answer to the government's call for co-generation projects by industrial players. 27 Feb 2008
Climate change is emerging as the latest threat to the world's fast declining fish stocks, which could affect millions of people who depend on the oceans for food and income, says a new report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). 27 Feb 2008
The communities of the Amajuba District Municipalities in the northern part of the KwaZulu-Natal are to benefit from a R6 million dry bean corridor massification project. 26 Feb 2008
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