Economics – Page 13 – Mzansi Agriculture Talk

Competition Commission launches Online Market Inquiry to ascertain factors impeding on competition

On 19 May, the Competition Commission of South Africa launched its Online Intermediation Platforms Market Inquiry to help it in understanding South...

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Opinion Piece

Product differentiation could expand market opportunities for citrus farmers

By Thabile Nkunjana and Dr Sifiso Ntombela Despite the challenges brought by Covid-19, the citrus industry exported a record of 146 million...

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Agriculture

A slight reprieve at the pump still positive for farmers

Fuel prices eased for the first time in 2021 on the back of a 2% decrease in international Brent crude oil prices...

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Agriculture

Minister Meyer visits ‘successful local land reform projects’

The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer and the Executive Meyer of Stellenbosch, Adv Gesie van Deventer, visited two land...

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Business

Port Nolloth has potential to become a vibrant economic hub

The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ms Nomalungelo Gina says the Northern Cape coastal town of Port Nolloth has the...

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Economics

Kazungula Border set to overtake Beitbridge in trade routes

For years, the Beitbridge Border post commanded 95% of goods transported on road mainly from sub-Saharan’s largest port, Durban. However, in recent...

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Business

Tomato prices normalising but still hitting hard on informal traders

Marabastad is an old bustling informal trading town situated in the heart of Pretoria CBD. Throngs of informal traders line up the...

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Economics

Concerns over household food basket affordability

Statistics SA monthly consumer price inflation (CPI) for March 2021 showed a steadied month to month with CPI headline inflation higher at...

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Business

Talking the future of local cotton production – Series 2

Government’s efforts to reindustrialize the textile sector is pivotal to the sustenance of the cotton industry. Chief Executive Officer of Cotton SA,...