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Gnash, a plastic-free gum is set to transform oral wellness

FMCG

Gnash, a plastic-free gum is set to transform oral wellness

13 hours

SA–Brazil Bio-Alliance pushes smarter biological regulation and on-farm IPM

Agriculture

SA–Brazil Bio-Alliance pushes smarter biological regulation and on-farm IPM

16 hours

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Agriculture

Africa’s longest-running grassland research project offers up a wealth of knowledge

Craig Morris 2 days

Recognising water risk in mining due diligence

Mining

Recognising water risk in mining due diligence

Issued by SBPR on behalf of SRK Consulting (South Africa) 24 May 2025

World Soil Day: Reviving South Africa’s soils for a sustainable future

Research & Development

World Soil Day: Reviving South Africa’s soils for a sustainable future

5 Dec 2025

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Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

2025 MTN PachiPanda Challenge: Meet SA's eco-leaders

4 Dec 2025

Soil and water: An inseparable partnership in a changing agricultural landscape

Research & Development

Soil and water: An inseparable partnership in a changing agricultural landscape

Prof Driekie Fourie 4 Dec 2025

Safrea applauds SASJA as World Conference of Science Journalists 2025 opens in South Africa

Media

Safrea applauds SASJA as World Conference of Science Journalists 2025 opens in South Africa

Issued by Safrea 2 Dec 2025

Cape Town gears up for World Supercross Champs with local hero Cameron Durow

Sport

Cape Town gears up for World Supercross Champs with local hero Cameron Durow

28 Nov 2025

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Agriculture

Sweet potential: SA raisin industry's rebound signals sustainable growth

Daneel Rossouw 24 Nov 2025

Source: Reuters.

Finance

From conflict to consensus: South Africa's success at G20 Leaders' Summit

Katja Hamilton 24 Nov 2025

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Agriculture

Practical steps farmers can take to minimise flood damage

Kobus Stapelberg 21 Nov 2025

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Circular Economy & Waste Management

Will global promises deliver local justice for Kya Sands?

Keith Elliott 21 Nov 2025

G20 Summit: South Africa assures smooth aviation transition for leaders

Aviation

G20 Summit: South Africa assures smooth aviation transition for leaders

20 Nov 2025

Economy

South Africa readies for historic first G20 Leaders' Summit in Africa

20 Nov 2025

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Agriculture

SA farmers to earn carbon credit income via UPL Corp’s Smart Climate Ag

19 Nov 2025

North West targets 6,000 hectares for crop production

Agriculture

North West targets 6,000 hectares for crop production

14 Nov 2025

Heineken World Tour: Cape Town's streets turn into a Formula 1 frenzy

Events

Heineken World Tour: Cape Town's streets turn into a Formula 1 frenzy

14 Nov 2025

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CSI & Philanthropy

Team Gift: Gift of the Givers and BackaBuddy’s new giving initiative

12 Nov 2025

Bees essential for SA’s agriculture and economy, minister says

Agriculture

Bees essential for SA’s agriculture and economy, minister says

12 Nov 2025

Where profit meets planet: The business of climate-resilient food production

Agriculture

Where profit meets planet: The business of climate-resilient food production

Daneel Rossouw 10 Nov 2025

Circular Economy & Waste Management

When polluters don’t pay: Still no cleanup at South African oil refinery that’s caused millions in damage but was sold for 6c

Llewellyn Leonard 10 Nov 2025

GC Now Johannesburg convenes President Ramaphosa and world leaders for a historic global turning point

ESG & Sustainability

GC Now Johannesburg convenes President Ramaphosa and world leaders for a historic global turning point

Issued by OnPoint PR 6 Nov 2025

Nederburg winery cuts municipal water use with new irrigation system

Viticulture & Oenology

Nederburg winery cuts municipal water use with new irrigation system

5 Nov 2025

Investment in cold chain management key to boosting SA’s fruit exports

Agro-processing

Investment in cold chain management key to boosting SA’s fruit exports

Fhumulani Ratshitanga 31 Oct 2025

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Retail & Hospitality Property

Community spirit shines at Lenasia mall opening

31 Oct 2025

Farmers advised to prepare for hot, variable summer conditions

Agriculture

Farmers advised to prepare for hot, variable summer conditions

29 Oct 2025

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Mining

Can South Africa hold its mining tech edge as Anglo American relocates?

Reginald Letsholo 28 Oct 2025

AI in Africa: 5 issues that must be tackled for digital equality

4th Industrial Revolution

AI in Africa: 5 issues that must be tackled for digital equality

Rachel Adams 25 Oct 2025

Walmart reveals location of first South African store

Retailers

Walmart reveals location of first South African store

17 Oct 2025

Rainbow Chicken: Hand in hand, we nourish the nation

FMCG

Rainbow Chicken: Hand in hand, we nourish the nation

Issued by Rainbow Chicken 15 Oct 2025

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Higher Education

UCT to bring THE World Academic Summit to Africa for the first time

10 Oct 2025

The Zayed Sustainability Prize’s jury selected the 33 finalists from 7,761 entries received across six categories. Image supplied.

Food, Water & Energy Security

Inmed South Africa is a finalist for the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize

6 Oct 2025

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Pharmaceuticals

Global shockwave: The impact of US tariffs on pharmaceutical trade

2 Oct 2025

Charl Bassil is a big proponent of thinking like a challenger. Source: Nedbank IMC.

IMC Conference

#NedbankIMC2025: Charl Bassil — Ban “iconic”, think challenger, farm for the long game

Karabo Ledwaba 1 Oct 2025

Barokologadi - ERP Melorane Game Reserve Partnership is an example of beneficiary communities forging strategic partnerships with private investors that have enabled them to put their land to effective economic use in the tourism industry (Image supplied)

Tourism

Land reform for tourism and conservation

30 Sep 2025

Source: The Polihali Dam wall under construction. Photo: Sechaba Mokhethi.

Infrastructure & Utilities

Villagers lodge complaint with African Development Bank against Lesotho Highlands Water Project

Sechaba Mokhethi 29 Sep 2025

Source: Supplied. Tarina Vlok, managing director of Elite Risk Acceptances, a specialist high-net-worth insurer and subsidiary of Old Mutual Insure.

Residential Property

#HeritageMonth: Essential fire-prevention steps for homeowners – from Elite Risk Acceptances

23 Sep 2025

Higher Education

UFS to introduce new engineering degrees in agriculture and ecology

10 Sep 2025

South Africa's top olive oil producers celebrated at 2025 SA Olive Awards

Agro-processing

South Africa's top olive oil producers celebrated at 2025 SA Olive Awards

10 Sep 2025

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Climate Change

Colonialism and climate risk are connected: evidence from Ghana and Senegal

Nick Bernards 9 Sep 2025

Celebrating Arbor Month: Sappi’s commitment to indigenous forests

Agriculture

Celebrating Arbor Month: Sappi’s commitment to indigenous forests

Issued by Sappi 8 Sep 2025

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Circular Economy & Waste Management

CapeNature’s new campaign tackles pollution in the Cape

8 Sep 2025

Dale Hutton named 2025 KZN Young Farmer of the Year

Agriculture

Dale Hutton named 2025 KZN Young Farmer of the Year

8 Sep 2025

FMCG

Laager Rooibos turns 80: A brand of heritage, health and heart

5 Sep 2025

Tanzanian farmers turn to AI to combat climate uncertainty

Agri Tech

Tanzanian farmers turn to AI to combat climate uncertainty

4 Sep 2025

Opulent Entertainment Group and Primedia Studios join forces

Media

Opulent Entertainment Group and Primedia Studios join forces

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 3 Sep 2025

NWU School of Mines and Mining Engineering set for future success

Higher Education

NWU School of Mines and Mining Engineering set for future success

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 1 Sep 2025

Tswalu launches first wildlife-based carbon credit project in Southern Africa

Tourism

Tswalu launches first wildlife-based carbon credit project in Southern Africa

1 Sep 2025

#WomensMonth: The women shaping the future of food security in South Africa

Food, Water & Energy Security

#WomensMonth: The women shaping the future of food security in South Africa

Maroefah Smith 29 Aug 2025