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September 9, 2024

The Animal Feed Manufacturers Association of South Africa (AFMA) has named Wandile Sihlobo as its 2023/2024 Person of the Year. This award, presented at AFMA’s 77th Annual General Meeting at the picturesque Cathedral Peak Hotel, celebrates Sihlobo’s remarkable contributions to the agricultural sector and his tireless efforts to advance the animal feed industry. A Champion […]

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August 14, 2024

The recent bans on South African fruit and vegetable imports by Botswana and Namibia have sparked concerns over trade relations and economic cooperation in the Southern African region. Botswana’s recent decision to temporarily ban the import of South African fruit and vegetables has raised concerns over its impact on trade relations and broader economic ties […]

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March 20, 2024

Amidst a growing sense of unhappiness amongst farmers globally, recent events in the European Union (EU) are sending ripples of concern throughout South Africa’s agricultural sector. These protests, while geographically distant, bear relevance as they underscore broader issues affecting agricultural communities worldwide. The EU farmers’ protests, fueled by grievances over import protection, declining agricultural subsidies, […]

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January 4, 2024

Wandile Sihlobo, the Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz), discusses the recent trends in food inflation in South Africa and offers predictions for the future. Key points from his analysis are: Recent Trends in Food Inflation South Africa experienced double-digit food inflation from mid-2022 to mid-2023, reflecting a global phenomenon […]