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You too can win on the JSE
Low fees are attracting investors to a range of listed exchange-traded products
Maize vs time: The race to feed SA
The planting season started with predictions of a record crop but the weather had other plans
2018 Young Farmer Award winner – Senakhomo Farming
Senakhomo is recognised for her outstanding maize yields
Key challenges for Kenya in big push to reduce post— harvest losses
Post-harvest management will reduce losses and improve food availability
Farmers are smiling – up to a point
The prospect of a bumper crop has caused prices to plummet and debts still have to be paid back.
Growing pains are a family matter
Maize is a tough sell – but Lawrence Mtsweni and his daughters are keeping the dream alive.
Full horror of drought emerges
The recent rains might ameliorate a bleak picture but there appears to be no silver lining to the problems ahead, including food supply.
Drought’s devastating ripple effect
Maize harvests are tipped to be lower, threatening food security and inflation in the entire region.
Drought-resistent maize key to food security
Wema was developed for dryland farmers, particularly smallholders, who are dependent mainly on rainfall.
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MTN’s network innovation sees 5G launched at 100 sites countrywide
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Economic ramifications of Covid-19
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JSE-listed company BCX empowers its finance staff with professional accounting qualifications
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How to get R7 000 government funding for your spaza shop or traditional grocery store
The Spaza Shop Support scheme allows for your business to access a R3 500 working capital injection and an additional R3 500 in revolving credit
