Rain
latest news & developmentsWhat excessive rain means for South Africa’s livestock
For South Africa to maintain its current access to red meat, wool and other livestock products, it must continue to strengthen its biosecurity and revive vaccine manufacturing
Recent rains boost for summer grains, oil seeds and livestock
While the recent rains caused damage to infrastructure and in communities, it does more good than bad in agriculture
uNomkhubulwane and songs of the water spirits
Nduduzo Makhathini unpacks the philosophy and traditions behind his new album
Why I am optimistic about South Africa’s agricultural outlook in 2024
We are in for another good agricultural season, especially if January and February present favourable rainfall
Cold, cloudy and wet Gauteng on Monday and Tuesday
By Wednesday, it will start to warm up, according to the South African Weather Service
South Africa had a robust summer crop harvest, strong winter crop harvest also predicted
How the shifting seasons will affect the country’s crop output, with yield expected to be sufficient to meet local and export requirements
Somalia drought caused 43 000 deaths in 2022
Statistics released by the government show that about 50% of those who died are probably children
Cyclone Freddy leaves trail of destruction in Malawi
The people of that country paid the price of climate changed fuelled by, among others, the petro-chemical industry that has declared record profits
‘Absolute chaos’ after flooding in the Vaal
Homes, roads and bridges destroyed as two more sluice gates opened
Contaminated or none at all: South Africa’s water affairs are cause for concern
With La Niña bringing much-needed rain, it is inexcusable that South Africans do not have access to their most basic human need: water
Telkom terminates potential acquisition talks with Rain
The telecommunications group said the parties had decided a suitable transaction was not possible at this time
What’s behind the wet weather in Gauteng?
The rains in December have caused flooding, which has damaged critical infrastructure, including people’s homes
Is there Rain in Telkom’s future?
The Telkom-Rain deal is still on the table but analysts are divided on whether it will be successful
Telkom shares plunge as MTN exits takeover talks
Deal flounders over exclusivity issues related to separate proposal by Rain
MTN’s focus on fibre might be the only way for it to regain market share
MTN SA has made two new executive appointments, in its technology and fibre divisions, as part of its efforts for it to grow its fibre business