American consumers and workers will feel the pain induced by the tariffs imposed on countries around the world
For an agricultural sector that depends on international markets, short-term protectionist measures offer little benefit and erode long-term competitiveness
China accounts for 11% of all global agricultural imports but South Africa made up only 0.4% of Chinese imports in 2023
South Africa is presented with opportunities and problems created by the Musk-Trump regime
The adjustments will affect consumers and the South African fashion industry
South Africa imports more than 60% of its olive oil supplies from Europe where climate conditions are worsening
The European Union has set out new regulations for citrus exports that will hurt South African citrus growers
The country must explore various possibilities in order to remain a net exporter
South Africa has been importing eggs and poultry meat to ease shortages
The widening trade surplus is mainly a result of a notable decline in import value, not necessarily a growth in exports
The country must focus on increasing the use of existing production capacity and subsidising new and emerging industries
Zimbabwe, once regarded as the breadbasket of Southern Africa exporting agricultural produce to the region and beyond, is on the verge of famine and chronic malnutrition is endemic throughout the country. Unlike other countries, where food insecurity is viewed as mostly a rural problem, Zimbabwe has a history of food security issues in the urban […]
Sixty percent of of Zimbabweans face acute food insecurity — about 5.5 million in rural areas and 2.2 million in urban areas