Botswana lifts restrictions on imports of vegetables from South Africa

Botswana has lifted restrictions on imports of vegetables from South Africa. The import restrictions will be phased out in two phases. The first phase will include the immediate lifting of some vegetables, and the second phase will take effect in April 2025.  Thami Ngubeni spoke to Thabile Nkunja…

African countries join forces to promote the trade and quality of leather products

Various African countries have joined forces to promote the trade and quality of leather products, an initiative that aims at transforming this sector on the Continent. Leather Producers in Africa admit that the continent currently contributes less than 5% of the $420 billion global industry, highl…

 South Africa's Red Meat Industry Services provides an  overview of the international and domestic red meat industry

South Africa's Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS) has released its first-ever Red Meat Industry Report, providing relevant role-players with an overview of the international and domestic red meat industry, as well as an analysis of the trends shaping supply, demand, and prices. Thami Ngubeni spoke …

Ethiopian lawmakers approve a law permitting foreign banks to enter the country's market

Ethiopian lawmakers have approved a law permitting foreign banks to enter the country's market. ​​​​​​​Strict regulations have been introduced to safeguard local interests. The approval follows six months of deliberation after the Council of Ministers passed a draft version of the proclamation and…

Experts warn that the ongoing power cuts could worsen Zambia's already fragile economy

Zambia is facing a power blackout this is due to low water levels at Lake Kariba, failures in the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP), a cooperative framework meant to bolster regional energy resilience in the region and the protests in neighbouring Mozambique. Experts say the severe energy crisis …

SACCI's CEO says local business leaders need to explore the African continent for growth opportunities  

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) Alan Mokoki says South African business leaders have not been able to take advantage of the opportunities that exist on the Continent. This comes as the government is trying to deepen trade relations with o…

WhatsApp communication in the workplace might result in dismissal or even criminal charges if users violate workplace standards

 WhatsApp has made workplace communication convenient but the platform's casual nature can lead to significant legal and professional risks as lines usually get blurred.  Messages sent on WhatsApp, whether in professional groups or private conversations, can result in dismissal or even criminal cha…

Consumers are increasingly at risk of cybercrime and scams while shopping online over the festive seasons 

As festive spending peaks, young South Africans are increasingly at risk of cybercrime, often falling for unsafe links and scams while shopping online. This is according to Cybercrime expert Craig Pedersen, who warns that no one is too smart to be scammed, as fraudsters use tactics like SIM swaps, …

Consumers are urged to prioritise what is important and avoid splurging this festive season

Consumers across the world are being warned to prioritise what is important and avoid splurging this festive season, so to avoid beginning the new year defined by 'worry'. The number of financially distressed households has more than doubled in recent years. According to Salem Nyati, Consumer Fina…

 TransUnion's Consumer Credit Index reveals that over 10 million South Africans are facing financial distress

TransUnion's Consumer Credit Index has revealed that over 10 million South Africans are facing significant financial distress, with 47 per cent of South Africans having at least one form of debt.  As citizens struggle to make ends meet, the two-pot retirement system seems just the right lifeboat f…