South Africa’s first ever commodity trading conference is scheduled to take place from the 18th to the 20th of November at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). The conference will convene 2000 attendees from across the globe, and will focus on expanding Southern Africa’s global commodity value chain, including energy, metals, construction, finance, and […]
South Africa’s groundbreaking AI-driven commodity trading platform, Hibarri, is set to launch the inaugural International Commodity Summit 2025 (ICS2025) this November. The summit aims to establish itself as Africa’s foremost commodity trading event, drawing over 2,000 international participants from Africa, Europe, and Asia to foster transparency, collaboration, and innovation within the global commodity market. The […]
Hibarri, South Africa’s first online tech commodity trading platform, is positioning itself to become the country’s largest player in the commodity market. As the trade war initiated by the United States unfolds, the company believes there’s an opportunity to capitalize on the changing landscape, aiming to ambitiously generate a profit of R100 million by monetizing […]
The International Commodity Summit 2025 (ICS2025) has welcomed the decision by Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis to support the Port of Cape Town’s inclusion in the government’s Request For Information (RFI) process. The ICS2025 notes that this initiative aimed to gauge private sector interest in partnerships could enhance the efficiency and operations of the port […]
Former international model turned successful venture capitalist, Cherrylee Samson recently opened up about her journey from the runway to the boardroom, revealing the secrets behind her impressive investments and the challenges faced by women in the modelling industry. Samson reminisces on her modelling days and how it has afforded her the necessary skill set to […]
The Women on Farms Project (WFP) has expressed grave concern over Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2025/26 Budget, labeling it as “anti-poor” due to planned increases in Value Added Tax (VAT) and minimal adjustments to social grants. Women on Farms Project (WFP), a civil society organization dedicated to improving the lives of women farm workers in South […]
The International Commodity Summit 2025 has raised concern with regards to South Africa’s 2025’s Budget Review, and notes that the country needs to employ a growth strategy in order to promote economic growth. This year’s budget saw a mild near-term fiscal slippage with a weakening in government’s debt to GDP projections and fiscal deficits, but […]
As the world pivots towards cleaner energy solutions, South Africa’s mining sector stands at a crucial crossroads. With vast reserves of essential minerals, the country is poised to play a vital role in the transition to alternative energy resources like renewable energy, while grappling with its own energy crisis. The push for clean energy is […]
The recurring fire outbreaks in the Table Mountain National Park has prompted urgent calls for national, and international cooperation to address natural disasters in South Africa. The International Commodity Summit 2025 highlights that recurring fires and disasters have been on a rise over recent years, and pose a significant danger to the country’s tourism sector. […]
Concerns are growing about a prospective tax increase that would put more burden on the nation’s economy, which was already in deficit at the start of the fiscal year. “Fundamentally, South Africa has a deficit because we spend more than we earn. And there is only one way to earn more. A country earns money […]