Government doubles down on enforcing BEE rules in South Africa
Trade and industry minister Ebrahim Patel says that South Africa continues to face problems with the implementation of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policies, despite...
JSE hoping for more IPOS as economic conditions improve
THE UNCERTAIN business and market environment caused by the pandemic has resulted in falling share price valuations, which in turn has caused the founders...
Close to one million EPWP work opportunities created
A total of 938 688 work opportunities has been created through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) during 2020/21 financial year.
The Department of Public...
Goodleaf merges with Highlands Investments to create R650m cannabis company
South African premium CBD brand Goodleaf is merging with Highlands Investments, formerly Canopy Growth Africa, in a deal that will see the combined company...
Google launches a series of programmes to support small businesses in Africa
On the continent, SMEs account for around 90% of all businesses forming the backbone of the economy. While these businesses account for 80% of...
State appoints three more preferred renewable energy bidders
THE GOVERNMENT yesterday announced the appointment of three additional preferred renewable energy bidders in a bid to add a total of 150 megawatts (MW)...
Concern at high unemployment figures
Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has expressed concern at the country’s unemployment figures.
Statistics South Africa, in its Quarterly Labour Force Survey this week,...
How to stop being a tax resident in South Africa, according to SARS
The decision of whether an individual ceases to be a tax resident in South Africa is based on a number of both objective and...
Global food prices rise at rapid pace in May
Global food prices rose in May at its fastest monthly rate in more than a decade, even as world cereal production is on course...
SA pome fruit sector set for record exports in 2021
South Africa's apple and pear production is set for a record export crop this season. Apple exports are expected to rise by 5% year-on-year...
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Wheat farming in South Africa crisis threatens sector sustainability
Wheat farming in South Africa crisis threatens sector sustainability
By Larry Claasen
THE country consumes more than 3,5 million tons of wheat a year, yet domestic...