SA food security at risk due to climate shocks disrupting grain production

South Africa’s food security is at risk due to climate shocks that are significantly disrupting the production of grains and oilseeds, the National Agricultural Marketing Council (Namc) warned on Friday…

Hand-to-mouth paradox

Dr Keen Mhlanga “Eventually, not the years in your day-to-day existence count. It’s the existence in your years.” – Abraham Lincoln. In our current reality where the quest for endurance…

Stanbic’s after tax profit bulks 210pc

Business Writer Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe, one of the country’s largest financial institutions, has defied the challenging local operating environment to post an inflation adjusted profit after tax of $744 billion…

Environmental groups file bid to halt Total’s South Africa oil drilling

Environmental groups filed a court bid to block TotalEnergies SE’s oil exploration activity in South Africa, the latest spat between activists who support the elimination of fossil fuel use and…

Cocoa is more expensive than copper

Cocoa extended its surge — gaining more than US$700 per ton in a single day and surpassing US$9,000 for the first time ever — as a supply crunch grips the…

What’s happening in Zim’s property market may surprise you

Welcome to The Property Pod, South Africa’s premier property investor podcast. It’s our milestone 100th episode, and on this weekly show we gain insider insights from leading executives, analysts, developers…

Boom or Bust? Zim’s property market: A tale of two cities

Business Writer Zimbabwe’s property market presents a fascinating paradox. On one hand, there’s a clear boom underway, particularly within the residential sector. Brand new developments, especially cluster housing projects in…

Optimising human resources operations through technology

Peace Sithole In today’s fast-paced business environment in Zimbabwe, organisations are constantly seeking ways to streamline their operations and maximise efficiency. One area that has undergone significant transformation in recent…

Nissan Kicks compact SUV revealed

The new Nissan Kicks was revealed at the New York Auto Show. Nissan has whipped the covers off its second-generation Kicks, a compact SUV that slots below the Qashqai. Revealed…

SA business vs government: Biggest trust gap in world

The annual Edelman Trust Barometer last week provided some interesting insights into the public’s view of business and government. What stood out in the South African results was the relatively…