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Unlocking Cross-Border Trade: Embassies Business Fair Conference 2025 to Fast-Track Africa’s Global Economic Integration
EIN Presswire
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July 30, 2025
JOHANNESBURG , GAUTENG , SOUTH AFRICA, July 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a time where diplomacy and business must work hand-in-hand to shape inclusive and sustainable economies, the 2nd edition of the Embassies Business Fair & Conference is...
UN Sounds Alarm Over Africa’s Deepening Hunger Crisis
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations has issued a stark warning about Africa’s deepening food crisis, revealing that more than 1 billion people across the continent—around two-thirds of its population—could not afford a healthy diet in 2024. This alarming...
S-Africa declares its readiness for US sanctions
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa is ready to face potential sanctions from the United States related to its foreign policy, said Mike Mabuyakhulu, a senior African National Congress (ANC) leader from KwaZulu-Natal. Speaking at an event in Durban welcoming a...
UN reports Africa experiencing escalating hunger predicament
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations has raised alarm over a deepening hunger crisis across Africa, with its latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI 2025) report revealing that more than one billion people—about two-thirds of the...
Minister John Steenhuisen on accelerating food systems transition for South Africa’s food sovereignty
South African Government
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July 30, 2025
The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to food sovereignty as a pillar of national resilience and development at the UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake (UNFSS+4). This three-day conference held at the...
Minister Parks Tau reaffirms South Africa’s commitment to a conclusion on the US trade deal
South African Government
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July 30, 2025
The intersection of geopolitical, domestic and trade issues best defines the current impasse between South Africa and the United States, and a reset is unavoidable. South Africa took the decision not to retaliate to the reciprocal tariffs...
Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform on role played by women in agriculture
South African Government
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July 29, 2025
Zanele Matikinca, an ardent businesswoman from Mthatha, proved passion and dedication is rewarding when she became the overall winner of the awards after she initially clinched the first prize in the best commercial farming category. Matikinca...
North West Agriculture and Rural Development allocates over R35 million to accelerate red meat industry transformation
South African Government
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July 28, 2025
Mahikeng – The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (NW-DARD) has committed R36.856 million to the Red Meat Industry Development and Enhancement Programme, a targeted intervention aimed at repositioning the province as a...
FIRA USA 2025 to Showcase Latest in U.S. Autonomous Farming Equipment Tech This October | Insights by DataM Intelligence
EIN Presswire
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July 28, 2025
The future of farming is autonomous smart tractors, drones, and robots are transforming global agriculture through precision, sustainability, and efficiency. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Autonomous Farm...
Hands in Action, Hearts in Service: BASF South Africa & Partners Drive Lasting Community Impact on Nelson Mandela Day
EIN Presswire
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July 28, 2025
Over 50 employees at BASF South Africa volunteered their time and skills to uplift communities in both Johannesburg and KwaZulu-Natal. SOUTH AFRICA, July 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In commemoration of Nelson Mandela Day 2025, an annual...
National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola discusses crime combatting efforts in South Africa
South African Government
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July 28, 2025
The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola has met with all nine provincial commissioners for each province during a scheduled board of commissioners (BOC) meeting to discuss crime combatting...
South Africa Food Safety Testing Market to Garner $579.2 Million, Globally, By 2035 At 11.1% CAGR
EIN Presswire
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July 28, 2025
South Africa Food Safety Testing Market by Type, Technology, Food Tested and Physical Parameters : Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2024-2035. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- South africa food safety...
MEC Nakedi Kekana: Market Information Day – Blouberg Potato Development
South African Government
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July 30, 2025
Programme Director Traditional Leaders Present Here Today Representatives from De Beers Venetia Mine and the Agricultural Development Agency Officials from the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Leadership from Potato...
Avril Biopharma acquires USP-Ghana assets, launches African vaccine manufacturing technology push
EIN Presswire
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July 27, 2025
Pivoting Africa's resources to adapt to the new global pharma landscape. ACCRA, GHANA, July 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- U.S. biotechnology company Avril Biopharma said on Monday it has acquired the assets of United States Pharmacopeia (USP)...
Food systems transformation necessary to achieve 2030 Agenda goals
The Government of the Republic of Serbia
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July 30, 2025
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management Professor Dragan Glamočić, PhD, held talks on the sidelines of the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) with Ministers of Agriculture and senior officials from several African and...
Africa Gathers to Shape Its Sustainable Future: 2026 Shared Value & ESG Summit Heads to Lagos
EIN Presswire
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July 25, 2025
Business leaders, policymakers, changemakers to converge in Nigeria to explore inclusive growth, innovation, and ethical leadership for Africa’s next frontier. LAGOS, LAGOS, NIGERIA, July 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In May 2026, Africa’s...
S-Africa wants new trade allies in reply to US tariffs
MENAFN
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) In response to the upcoming 30% tariff imposed by the United States on its exports, South Africa is actively working to broaden its global trade relationships, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen announced. The tariff increase is set to...
Priest states Russian Orthodox Church in Africa not to colonize it
MENAFN
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Orthodox Church is not aiming to impose colonial influence in Africa through its religious mission, according to Father George Maximov, chairman of the Missionary Department of the Patriarchal Exarchate of Africa. Speaking to...
Halal Food Market Size to Hit USD 6.49 Trillion by 2034
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 30, 2025
Ottawa, July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global halal food market size stood at USD 2.74 trillion in 2024 and is expected to grow from USD 2.99 trillion in 2025 to around USD 6.49 trillion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 9% from 2025 to 2034,...
Recyclable Beverage Packaging Market 2025 Sustainability and Growth Insights
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 30, 2025
Ottawa, July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global recyclable beverage packaging market size stood at its 2025 level and is projected to reach its 2034 level, according to a study published by Towards Packaging, a sister firm of Precedence...