There is optimism that the current rains could lead to the Southern Africa region having a favourable agricultural season after experiencing drought due to El Niño.  

The International Research Institute for Climate Change and Society at Columbia University has placed the probability of a La Niña occurrence at over 50%.

Such weather events typically bring above-average rainfall across the entire Southern region.

Thami Ngubeni spoke to Thabile Nkunjana, a Senior Economist for Trade Research Unit Markets and Economic Research Division at the National Agricultural Marketing Council.

There is optimism that the current rains could lead to the Southern Africa region having a favourable agricultural season after experiencing drought due to El Ni&ntilde;o. &nbsp;
The International Research Institute for Climate Change and Society at Columbia University has placed the probability of a La Ni&ntilde;a occurrence at over 50%.
Such weather events typically bring above-average rainfall across the entire Southern region.
Thami Ngubeni spoke to Thabile Nkunjana, a Senior Economist for Trade Research Unit Markets and Economic Research Division at the National Agricultural Marketing Council.

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Southern Africa region is expected to have a favourable agricultural season as  La Niña occurrence kicks in 

Africa's economic landscape is showing signs of renewed momentum, with major developments in manufacturing, telecommunications, mining and regional infrastructure. Nigerian industrial giant Dangote Cement has reported a 31 percent increase in nine-month profits, while MTN Ghana has recorded strong growth over the same period. In West Africa, a Russian state-owned company is set to develop a geological map and mining information system for Mali, raising questions about resource governance and foreign investment. To unpack what these developments mean for African economies, regional integration and the continent's global competitiveness, we spoke to Victor Kgomoeswana, Marketing and Communication executive director at the University of Limpopo and author of Africa Bounces Back.

Africa's economic landscape is showing signs of renewed momentum, with major developments in manufacturing, telecommunications, mining and regional infrastructure. Nigerian industrial giant Dangote Cement has reported a 31 percent increase in nine-month profits, while MTN Ghana has recorded strong growth over the same period. In West Africa, a Russian state-owned company is set to develop a geological map and mining information system for Mali, raising questions about resource governance and foreign investment. To unpack what these developments mean for African economies, regional integration and the continent's global competitiveness, we spoke to Victor Kgomoeswana, Marketing and Communication executive director at the University of Limpopo and author of Africa Bounces Back.

Africa’s economic momentum: Dangote Cement and MTN Ghana post growth as Mali advances mining cooperation with Russia.

On our C-Suite feature today, we get to know Lincoln Mali, CEO of Lesaka Technologies, author, speaker and internationally acclaimed businessman. He is described as one of Africa's most decorated business leaders. His CV is too long to mention in this interview. He joins us now to give us a glimpse of his journey..

On our C-Suite feature today, we get to know Lincoln Mali, CEO of Lesaka Technologies, author, speaker and internationally acclaimed businessman. He is described as one of Africa's most decorated business leaders. His CV is too long to mention in this interview. He joins us now to give us a glimpse of his journey..

C-Suite: Lesaka Technologies CEO Lincoln Mali reflects on his remarkable journey to business leadership.

South Africa says its economy will remain stable regardless of the outcome of a US review of its eligibility for African Growth and Opportunity Act, or AGOA, trade benefits in 2027. Trade Minister Parks Tau says the government remains committed to dialogue with Washington ahead of an expected announcement on Monday. Speaking after meeting National Economic Development and Labour Council stakeholders in Johannesburg, Tau reaffirmed support for South African exporters and businesses amid uncertainty over continued access to the programmem We spoke to Donald MacKay, Founder and CEO of XA Global Trade Advisors

South Africa says its economy will remain stable regardless of the outcome of a US review of its eligibility for African Growth and Opportunity Act, or AGOA, trade benefits in 2027. Trade Minister Parks Tau says the government remains committed to dialogue with Washington ahead of an expected announcement on Monday. Speaking after meeting National Economic Development and Labour Council stakeholders in Johannesburg, Tau reaffirmed support for South African exporters and businesses amid uncertainty over continued access to the programmem We spoke to Donald MacKay, Founder and CEO of XA Global Trade Advisors

Southern Africa region is expected to have a favourable agricultural season as La Niña occurrence kicks in

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