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SA’s agricultural exports reach US$3,36 billion
George Herald
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July 9, 2025
The Minister said biosecurity is no longer a technical matter, but an economic and national imperative. Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen. Photo: Facebook AGRICULTURE NEWS - For the first quarter of 2025, South Africa’s agricultural exports...
Study reveals water hazard in S-African schools
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A South African environmental group has discovered that 43% of schools involved in a recent water testing project found their water samples contaminated with harmful bacteria, according to findings released on Wednesday. Statistics South...
Russia sees Africa as great coal shipments market
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia sees Africa as a promising market for its coal exports, potentially becoming the third-largest destination after China and India, according to Deputy Energy Minister Dmitry Islamov in a TASS interview. With Africa’s population...
Three stories that reflect prosperous China-Africa economic, trade cooperation
People's Daily Online
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During the 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, three compelling stories highlighted the growing strength of China-Africa economic ties. An exhibitor (R) introduces African products to...
(Hello Africa) Kenyan visitors flock to Chinese products at annual trade expo
Tuscaloosa Times - Alabama
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Over 100 exhibitors, including more than 80 from China, are showcasing their products at the 10th edition of China Trade Week, which runs from Tuesday to Thursday, in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. NAIROBI, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Braving the chilly...
Algeria Deepens Trade Ties With Other African Countries As It Gears Up For Africa's Biggest Marketplace
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Algeria is working towards increasing its share of trade with other African countries by tapping into opportunities created by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). In a keynote address during the Algeria...
South Africa seeks US trade deal after Trump’s 30% citrus tariff
The Sun Daily
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July 9, 2025
JOHANNESBURG: South Africa will push for a trade agreement with the United States following the announcement of a 30% tariff on its citrus exports by former President Donald Trump. The new duty, set to take effect on August 1, could severely...
A&B renews call for stronger air connectivity between Africa and the Caribbean
The Antigua Observer
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July 9, 2025
- Advertisement - The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has renewed its call for the establishment of direct air links between the Caribbean and the African continent, urging fellow CARICOM member states to collectively support this transformative...
Blow to SA agricultural exports as US imposes 30% tariff
Food For Mzansi
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July 9, 2025
From 1 August, the United States will impose a 30% tariff on all products exported from South Africa — a move that has sparked concern across the country’s agricultural sector. Industry leaders are calling for proactive and collaborative efforts...
Entrepreneur and farmer Miriam Rose takes 2025 Mrs Universe Ja crown
The Gleaner
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July 9, 2025
“I was very ecstatic! It was a breathtaking and awesome moment.” That’s how Miriam Rose, newly crowned Mrs Universe Jamaica 2025, described hearing her name called during Saturday’s coronation at the AC Hotel Kingston. The 47-year-old entrepreneur...
FUCHS LUBRICANTS powers South Africa’s agricultural machines
Cape Business News
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July 9, 2025
IN the business of agriculture, uptime is everything. From the tractor starting at dawn to the combine harvester wrapping up at dusk, the machinery demand is relentless. At the heart of these machines are a variety of lubricants that ensure...
China's market regulator promotes agricultural standardization in Zambia to deepen Sino-African ties
China Daily
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Chinese and Zambian personnel pose in front of harvested crops, showcasing the achievements and friendship from the cooperation. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China's top market regulator stepped up its efforts to promote agricultural...
Lagos, Sterling One Foundation Hold Africa Social Impact Summit
Leadership
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July 9, 2025
Lagos State Government and Sterling One Foundation have announced the organisation of this year’s edition of Invest Lagos 2.0 holding on Wednesday 9th July as a pre-event for the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) starting on Thursday 10th through...
US Tariffs threaten South African Jobs and Livelihoods
Engineering News
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The United States’ decision to impose a 30% tariff on all South African exports from 1 August 2025 is more than just a shift in trade policy, it is a direct threat to South African jobs, export industries, and consumer financial stability. The...
Farm Babe: Does a long shelf life mean food is bad for me?
AGDAILY - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
All food has expiration dates and some are longer than others. This can be a good thing. Maybe you’ve been busy and had no time to go grocery shopping in the past week, but chances are when you get home at the end of a long day you can find...
Apply Now: Africa Agri-food Development Programme
Informative
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July 9, 2025
Deadline: 15 August 2025 The Africa Agri-Food Development Programme (AADP) supports and enables Irish and African companies to realise their ambition of doing business together in Africa, through matched grant funding for feasibility studies and...
Foreign Policy: How the DA's Lobbying Agenda Undermines South Africa's Sovereignty
IOL
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Clyde N.S. Ramalaine|Published 1 minute ago 7min Clyde N.S. Ramalaine Structural inequalities, racialised identities, and a legacy of economic exclusion have always shaped South Africa’s domestic politics. Yet a more insidious trend has emerged in...
Cedric Masondo | Tackling South Africa's growing insurance protection gap
Insurance Biz South Africa
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09-07-25 / Cedric Masondo Cedric Masondo | Tackling South Africa's growing insurance protection gap In the town of Mthatha, a week of unprecedented rainfall has left a trail of devastation: More than 100 lives lost, thousands displaced, and roads...
Liberia: U S.-Based Liberian Calls on President Boakai to Champion Tariff Removal at U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit
Front Page Africa
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July 9, 2025
Tue emphasized that President Boakai should use tariff relief as a strategic bargaining chip in any economic deal agreed upon between the two nations. Monrovia – As President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and his administration prepare for the U.S.-Africa...
The alarming state of South Africa’s rangelands: 90% degradation and its impacts
IOL
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An estimated 90% of South Africa’s rangelands are degraded. In many of our communally managed rangelands, poor land and livestock management is threatening livelihoods and biodiversity and degrading strategic water catchments, thereby contributing...