Premier Foods factory closure: talks break down
Talks between Premier Foods and unions over the planned closure of the fruit canning factory in Tulbagh, Western Cape,... Read more
2 Sep
SA plans sugar tariff hike as cheap imports threaten growers, mills and jobs
Johannesburg – South Africa is moving towards a significant increase in the tariff protection applied to imported sugar as... Read more
28 Aug
Citi hails Zimbabwe’s economic turnaround as Minister Ncube backs reform progress
Harare – Zimbabwe’s economy is showing signs of a faster-than-expected turnaround after years of hyperinflation, currency instability and fiscal... Read more
27 Aug
Why nearly 1,000 ducks are roaming the vineyards of a Stellenbosch wine farm
By Shakirah Thebus Stellenbosch – Every morning, around 1,000 long-necked ducks are let loose on a South African wine... Read more
22 Aug
South African citrus gets fresh route into India after decade-long talks
Cape Town – South African citrus exporters are set to gain greater flexibility in accessing the Indian market after... Read more
19 Aug
Africa’s most populous nation eyes bigger China market after securing zero-tariff seafood access
Lagos – Nigeria has secured zero-tariff access for its seafood exports to China’s 1.4 billion-consumer market after signing a... Read more
14 Aug
Migrant worker exodus leaves South Africa’s farms and factories scrambling for labour
Durban – We are offering the following story that has been selected by AFP’s chief editors for re-publication as... Read more
8 Aug
How white farmers still dominate land ownership in South Africa in spite of land reform – new research
Alex Dyzenhaus, University of St Andrews More than 30 years after South Africa achieved democracy it remains one of... Read more
4 Aug
Steenhuisen secures 2 million more FMD vaccines, stockpile hits 8 million
Cape Town – Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has announced the arrival of an additional two million doses of... Read more
13 May
Farm workers march to Parliament calling for land
Carmen Louw, Women on Farms Project co-director, addressed farm women outside Parliament. Photo: Liezl Human By Liezl Human Over... Read more
22 Apr
