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"South Africa will be our main source country and the main destinations will be the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia, Russia and USA”
24 Dec 2024 17:00 GMT
Daniel Badger, Managing Director at UK importer Vitafresh Produce, moved out to South Africa in May 2024, since then he and his team have been working behind the scenes to set up Vitafresh Exports which is based in South Africa. "We officially …
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South Africa retains AGOA trade benefits with the US through 2025 amid diplomatic tensions
24 Dec 2024 16:58 GMT
Despite the complexities in diplomatic relations between South Africa and the United States, South Africa will continue to enjoy preferential access to the US market through 2025. This decision follows the Office of the US Trade Representative's annual …
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Tight litchi supply heats up prices on South African market
24 Dec 2024 17:00 GMT
South Africa's reduced litchi crop as a result of low fruit set, cold, and then sunburn damage means that most will be celebrating summer without the beloved holiday fruit. Right: Litchis at retailer Checkers selling for R99.99 (5.2 euros) for a one …
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Spain again urges EU to tighten controls on South African citrus
23 Dec 2024 12:43 GMT
… citricarpa) in citrus shipments from South Africa.
Spain's Valencian … the “black year of South African citrus which, with these … one of lemons from South Africa infested with black spots. … dozens of agricultural and forestry species, was intercepted in …
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South Africa: Sappi showcases innovation in business resilience and sustainability
23 Dec 2024 11:25 GMT
… Agreement with Enpower Trading in South Africa.
- Notably, Sappi North America … partners. In a first for South Africa, Sappi and one of our … plantations in South Africa, complemented by progress in the PEFC-endorsed South African Forestry Assurance …
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South Africans waste over 10 million tonnes of food each year
22 Dec 2024 09:05 GMT
… has become a tradition for South Africans to celebrate the year- … by the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF), more … insecurity an ongoing issue in South Africa, the food that is … the December period is in South Africa, and don’t leave …
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Incredible Success!
27 Dec 2024 21:03 GMT
… Jr. College of Agriculture & Forestry, Engineering College and Thomas Jefferson … Newspaper Editors Forum. Cape Town, South Africa.
At the public sector level … , D.C., USA; Cape Town, South Africa; Rabat, Morocco; Accra, Ghana; Dakar …
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Conservationists and nature defenders who died in 2024
27 Dec 2024 16:38 GMT
… Yale University’s School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. Her career … York Times
Dingo Dinkelman, 44 (South Africa)
Graham “Dingo” Dinkelman, a charismatic … was 44.
Born in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, Dinkelman owned and operated Dingo …
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Agriculture sector calls for growth and trust from GNU in 2025
27 Dec 2024 06:15 GMT
The year 2024 saw South Africa having a government of national unity (GNU) following the May elections which resulted in no political party winning an outright majority. This resulted in the national executive being composed of leaders of different …
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Fix CPAs to see real rural development – Setou
26 Dec 2024 07:58 GMT
As the country navigates through the storms of land restitution, a spotlight has been put on communal property associations’ (CPA) capacity to revive rural communities and stimulate the economy.
Peter Setou, chief executive of the Vumelana Advisory Fund, …