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Conserving crop diversity key to food security

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Millions of farmers across Africa play a crucial role in preserving crop diversity by cultivating traditional crop varieties, saving seeds for the next planting season, and exchanging seeds with neighbours and other farmers.

SA’s economy on recovery trajectory

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South Africa’s economic growth prospects are poised to recover in 2025 following a lacklustre economic performance for the past two years.

Electricity and Energy Ministry notes NERSA electricity tariff decision

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The Ministry of Electricity and Energy has expressed its confidence in the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) – highlighting the regulator’s ability to maintain “independence and integrity” while balancing the diverse interests involved in electricity tariff decisions.

NERSA approves Eskom electricity price hike

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South African consumers will have to brace for another blow to their cost of living, as the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has approved a 12.74% electricity price hike for Eskom, set to take effect in the next financial year.

Local designers to shine at SONA

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The spotlight will shine on South African fashion designers at this year’s State of the Nation Address (SONA).

SARB reduces repo rate by 25 basis points

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The South African Reserve Bank's (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points, with effect from 31 January 2025.

Dtic to host Mining Indaba Investment Forum

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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) will host the Mining Indaba Investment Forum at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Tuesday, 4 February.