South Africa's first electric minibus taxi model, eKamva, has been launched by a consortium led by GoMetro, at the Smarter Mobility Africa summit currently underway in Midrand north of Johannesburg. The launch of the first electric minibus taxi,  eKamva, marks a significant step towards sustainable and innovative transport solutions in South Africa. Spearheaded by GoMetro and other partners, it aims to transform the minibus taxi sector, which plays a vital role in public transportation. Thami Ngubeni spoke to GoMetro CEO Justin Coetzee.

South Africa's first electric minibus taxi model, eKamva, has been launched by a consortium led by GoMetro, at the Smarter Mobility Africa summit currently underway in Midrand north of Johannesburg. The launch of the first electric minibus taxi,  eKamva, marks a significant step towards sustainable and innovative transport solutions in South Africa. Spearheaded by GoMetro and other partners, it aims to transform the minibus taxi sector, which plays a vital role in public transportation. Thami Ngubeni spoke to GoMetro CEO Justin Coetzee.

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SA's first electric minibus taxi model, eKamva unveiled

The Government of India has lifted a ban on international exports of non-basmati white rice and set a minimum export price (MEP) of 490 US dollars per tonne. The ban, which had been in place since July 20, 2023, was originally imposed to increase domestic rice availability. Huge rice shipments from India could bolster global supplies and push down prices, forcing other major exporters to lower their rates. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Senior Economist at the Trade Research Unit Markets and Economic Research Division National Agricultural Marketing Council, Thabile Nkunjana (Mr.)

The Government of India has lifted a ban on international exports of non-basmati white rice and set a minimum export price (MEP) of 490 US dollars per tonne. The ban, which had been in place since July 20, 2023, was originally imposed to increase domestic rice availability. Huge rice shipments from India could bolster global supplies and push down prices, forcing other major exporters to lower their rates. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Senior Economist at the Trade Research Unit Markets and Economic Research Division National Agricultural Marketing Council, Thabile Nkunjana (Mr.)

India lifts ban on the export of rice

According to a recent report by Oxford Economics, one in sixty jobs in South Africa is linked to the beer industry. The report highlights that this sector not only supports livelihoods but also contributes twelve per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Thami Ngubeni spoke to Khanyisa Ndyonya SNR Media Relations Manager at SAB about the findings, and the impact of this industry on Agriculture, local communities and economic growth.

According to a recent report by Oxford Economics, one in sixty jobs in South Africa is linked to the beer industry. The report highlights that this sector not only supports livelihoods but also contributes twelve per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Thami Ngubeni spoke to Khanyisa Ndyonya SNR Media Relations Manager at SAB about the findings, and the impact of this industry on Agriculture, local communities and economic growth.

A report by  Oxford Economics finds that one in sixty jobs in SA is linked to the beer industry

South African retail giant Shoprite Checkers has notified the National Consumer Commission that it is recalling all Deli Hummus following a detection of Listeria Monocytogenes which is a species of foodborne bacteria. The products include Traditional Hummus, Reduced Fat Hummus and a few others. After the recall, Shoprite Checkers provided an interim investigation report to the NCC that flagged issues of product handling at the manufacturer. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Prudence Moilwa the Head of Complaints and Investigations at the National Consumer Commission.

South African retail giant Shoprite Checkers has notified the National Consumer Commission that it is recalling all Deli Hummus following a detection of Listeria Monocytogenes which is a species of foodborne bacteria. The products include Traditional Hummus, Reduced Fat Hummus and a few others. After the recall, Shoprite Checkers provided an interim investigation report to the NCC that flagged issues of product handling at the manufacturer. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Prudence Moilwa the Head of Complaints and Investigations at the National Consumer Commission.

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