South African bioplastics, bolstered by the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), are poised to revolutionise the agricultural sector by providing eco-friendly alternatives to traditional plastics. Andrew Pollock, entrepreneur and founder of The Compostable Company, believes that South Africa is perfectly positioned to capture this market, especially considering the vast amounts of plastic currently used […]
Premier Winde recently met with stakeholders from the citrus fruit industry in Ceres, alongside provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger. Their discussions brought to light significant concerns regarding ongoing inefficiencies at the Port of Cape Town (PoCT), a critical gateway for exporting 42% of the region’s produce, valued at over R17 billion. […]
The recent African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Summit held in Johannesburg marked a critical juncture in the ongoing trade relations between the United States and Africa. AGOA, which allows African member states preferential access to United States (US) markets, has long been an economic benefit to the African continent. However, this year’s summit took […]
On Wednesday, 13 September 2023, Premier Alan Winde visited Nampo Cape 2023, held in Bredasdorp. Nampo is South Africa’s largest agricultural exhibition. He engaged with exhibitors showcasing all the latest technology being developed in agriculture. “This sector is bursting with innovation!” enthused Premier Winde, adding, “Stakeholders in the agricultural sector are in many ways leading […]
Nampo Cape, the renowned agricultural event, is set to host the third instalment of Nation in Conversation on 14-15 September at the Santam Auditorium First Floor, Bredasdorp Park. Nation in Conversation serves as a forum to bring together key role players in the agricultural sector and to reflect on issues, locally and internationally. Well-known figures […]