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South Africa’s most popular fast food burger chain launching new outlets across the country
Steers, South Africa’s most popular fast food burger chain, grew its network by 21 restaurants over the last year. It now has 735 outlets in 13 countries.
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#AfricaMonth: Danilo Acquisto - Nurturing Africa’s creative economy
I believe that Africa’s creative economy has the power to ignite a shift from being a place of extraction to one of innovation, ownership, and exponential growth. But this won’t happen by accident.
Read MoreSA's red meat industry sets sights on 2030 success with new strategy
The Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS) has launched its “Field to Future” framework, a project prioritisation process aimed at aligning research, development, and implementation initiatives with South Africa’s red meat sector growth targets for 2030.
Read MoreOver 500 small-scale farmers graduate through KAL Academy
Empowering small-scale farmers through skills development reached a significant milestone with the graduation of KAL Academy’s 2024 cohort, bringing the total number of qualified participants to 515.
Read MoreUnilever 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 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 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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