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Environmental approvals get digital boost with new screening tool
An online platform designed to fast-track environmental approvals and cut red tape has been launched by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.
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Unilever and DOA launch Jozini smallholder farmer programme
In a collaborative effort to boost sustainability and empower rural communities, the Department of Agriculture (DOA), Unilever South Africa, and the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) have officially launched the Jozini Smallholder Farmer Programme.
Read MoreEastern Cape blended finance scheme supports 30 agribusinesses
A blended finance scheme by the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) and the Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) has provided R50.5m in funding to 30 agricultural businesses since its launch in 2023.
Read MoreSub-Saharan startups invited to apply for Meta's $20,000 Llama Impact Grant
Meta, in partnership with Data Science Africa, has announced the Llama Impact Grant for startups and researchers based in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Read MoreSA's organic products boom: a world of opportunity for businesses
The rapidly expanding organic and natural products industry in South Africa presents significant growth opportunities for local entrepreneurs and businesses.
Read MoreAgri Tech Conference: AI and technology take center stage
The Africa Agri Tech Conference, held at the CSIR Convention Centre in Pretoria from 18 to 20 March, gathered top industry experts and stakeholders to explore the role of technology in transforming agriculture.
Read MoreThe “biggest trout farm in Africa” and the failed R5,000 community fund
SanLei Premium Trout, which farms trout on the Katse Dam in the Lesotho mountains, claims to have invested in projects to help the communities near the dam, whose livelihoods are affected by overgrazing, soil erosion and changing weather.
Read MoreBlockchain and smart contracts to transform agriculture
Blockchain technology is transforming transactions by making them faster, more cost-effective, and secure, with improved transparency and traceability. Its growing adoption spans sectors from cryptocurrency to supply chain management. In the agricultural finance space, Nedbank’s Cobus de Bruyn and Adele Jones explain how blockchain and smart contracts are unlocking new opportunities.
Read MoreBreyton Poole appeals to Athletics SA and SASCOC for support to compete in Europe
South African high jump champion Breyton Poole says qualifying for the World Senior Athletics Championships in Tokyo later this year is proving difficult without proper support and funding.
Read MoreCelebrate inaugural World Franchise Day as govt commits to franchise development
In celebration of the economic and entrepreneurial benefits of franchise business models, the World Franchise Council (WFC) has initiated the establishment of World Franchise Day, to be recognised on 11 June 2025
Read MoreFavourable timing leads to Ballito Junction's exceptional seasonal results
Ballito Junction has recorded a 14% increase in consolidated turnover in March and April 2025 compared to the same two-month period in 2024. Footfall for the season also showed an encouraging upward trend, recording a 4.85% increase driven by additional visits to the mall by both locals and holidaymakers.
Read MoreSouth African mining giants put merger on hold
AngloGold Ashanti and Gold Fields have agreed to pause discussions over combining their assets in Ghana. The two JSE-listed companies previously proposed a joint venture to combine their Iduapriem and Tarkwa gold mines in Ghana.
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