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Since 2019/20, South African farmers have had a string of exceptionally good growing seasons. Gross value added in the industry increased by 14.9% in 2020, 8.8% in 2021, and only 0.3% in 2022. Good weather had a major role in this happening. There’s a good chance that the industry as a whole will expand...
Former Eskom CEO has penned a blistering assessment of the ruling party’s practices that have severely affected South Africa’s economy. Truth to Power, written by Andre de Ruyter, is not the first book to shed light on South Africa’s political and economic problems under the ANC. However, it hits close to home because of...
To put it simply, social enterprises are businesses whose primary mission is to advance social or environmental causes. They contribute to society in numerous ways. They have the potential to ameliorate a wide range of societal and economic issues, including poverty and unemployment. Additionally, they can aid in bolstering the efforts of state, regional,...
Ever come across the term “eldest daughter syndrome”? This phrase encapsulates the emotional load that numerous firstborn daughters are laden with from their tender years. From childhood, these eldest daughters often find themselves burdened with manifold home responsibilities. Whether it’s tending to younger siblings, managing household tasks, or even aiding sick family members, these...
Cape Town’s beautiful beaches, rugged mountains, and historical sites have long drawn visitors from all over the world. This year, the city’s charm attracted many more visitors thanks to the cruise industry’s substantial contribution to the local economy. Cape Town’s Economy Is Soaring Cape Town’s economy beat a little quicker during the recent cruise...
Eskom is fighting an ongoing war against the lights going out. Who, then, might save Eskom from a seemingly hopeless situation? Manufacturers of the original equipment (OEMs) are to blame. They’re taking on leadership roles that might shock some people. Everyone who has dealt with Eskom understands that load shedding is a real problem...
The High Court in Johannesburg released South African Airways (SAA) from its need to repay roughly R 900M to its former franchisee, Airlink, in a judgment that sent shockwaves across South Africa’s aviation industry. This article examines the history, court decisions, significance, and larger context of this new event. There was formerly a strong...
South Africa is in for a bizarre mix of weather, and it comes as something of a climatic shock. This Sunday, July 30, 2023, is shaping up to be one for the record books, with its disruptive rains perhaps triggering floods and its heavy snowfall affecting the health of cattle and crops. The Meteorological...
In the remote Great Karoo in Northern Cape, people are discovering a world as beautiful and exciting as the first page of a new book, full of adventure and the promise of a new life. Using resources from AVBOB’s Road to Literacy initiative, the Hantam Community Education Trust (HCET) has given its students a...