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Conflict until the cows come home

Africa David Mono Danga - 11 Oct 2020

Climate change and civil war are escalating tensions between South Sudan’s herders and crop farmers, who are competing over land

New Zealand orders mass cattle cull to eradicate disease

Article Agency - 28 May 2018

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the decision was taken to 'protect the base of the economy'

Hawks to investigate Supra’s alleged cattle gift to Zuma

Article Agency - 22 Apr 2018

The Hawks have confirmed that an investigation into allegations that Supra Mahumapelo gifted Jacob Zuma with cattle worth R1.5-million is underway

A climate of change for cash cows

Africa Leonie Joubert - 16 Mar 2018

Understanding why farmers in Southern Africa are reluctant to cash in their investment is key to mitigating the effects of climate change

Mob justice grips central Nigeria

Africa Celia Lebur - 9 Feb 2018

Clashes between farmers and nomadic herders have resulted in violent retribution

What the? A sex-crazed pitbull chases, kills and humps a cow in King William’s Town

Article Govan Whittles - 16 Aug 2017

What could have been a simple mischievous dog-chases-cow story turned into a very bizarre one

Kenyan cattle herders defend ‘necessary’ land invasions

Africa Tristan Mcconnell - 20 Jul 2017

Violence has spiked in Laikipia this year, with smallholder farms and huge ranches alike invaded by armed herders, leaving dozens dead.

Nguni project goes from strength to strength

Article Advertorial Supplement & Reg Rumney - 31 May 2013

A project in North West is reintroducing an indigenous breed of cattle to the rural farming areas.

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Hawks swoop down with more arrests in R1.4-billion corruption blitz

khaya koko - 22 Oct 2020

The spate of arrests for corruption continues apace in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape.

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SANDF hid R200m expenditure on ‘Covid’ drug it can’t use

Sabelo Skiti - 22 Oct 2020

Military health officials are puzzled by the defence department importing a drug that has not been approved for treating coronavirus symptoms from Cuba

National

Epic fail: Africa’s Fortnite battle

Eyaaz Matwadia - 22 Oct 2020

Forced onto the backfoot by poor ping and overseas servers, African gamers are getting creative in an attempt to play one of the biggest competitive games. In the second instalment of our gaming corner, we chat to some of the innovators

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

Special Reports

Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection