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For South Africa to maintain its current access to red meat, wool and other livestock products, it must continue to strengthen its biosecurity and revive vaccine manufacturing

What excessive rain means for South Africa’s livestock

For South Africa to maintain its current access to red meat, wool and other livestock products, it must continue to strengthen its biosecurity and revive vaccine manufacturing

By expanding SAWS’s observation network, the partnership seeks to close critical forecasting gaps in regions vulnerable to floods, storms and extreme rainfall

Recent rains boost for summer grains, oil seeds and livestock

While the recent rains caused damage to infrastructure and in communities, it does more good than bad in agriculture

The eternal dance: Nduduzo Makhathini recently released his third album, which is titled uNomkhubulwane. Photo: Arthur Dlamini

uNomkhubulwane and songs of the water spirits

Nduduzo Makhathini unpacks the philosophy and traditions behind his new album

South Africa is the only African country in China’s top 30 agricultural suppliers, ranked 28 in 2023.

Why I am optimistic about South Africa’s agricultural outlook in 2024

We are in for another good agricultural season, especially if January and February present favourable rainfall

As the province braces for the inclement weather, authorities are appealing to the public to cooperate and prioritise safety. (Papi Morake/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

Cold, cloudy and wet Gauteng on Monday and Tuesday

By Wednesday, it will start to warm up, according to the South African Weather Service

the 2023/24 barley production is estimated at 380 020 tonnes (up 26% y/y).  (Photo by Pierre Crom/Getty Images)

South Africa had a robust summer crop harvest, strong winter crop harvest also predicted

How the shifting seasons will affect the country’s crop output, with yield expected to be sufficient to meet local and export requirements

The drought caused at least 43 000 excess deaths last year, according to statistics released by the government this week. (Photo by Giles Clarke for The New York Times via Getty Images)

Somalia drought caused 43 000 deaths in 2022

Statistics released by the government show that about 50% of those who died are probably children

People line a muddy road in this image tweeted by Malawi Red Cross Society on March 13. Photo: Supplied

Cyclone Freddy leaves trail of destruction in Malawi

The people of that country paid the price of climate changed fuelled by, among others, the petro-chemical industry that has declared record profits

A view of the Vaal River after heavy rains caused floods in Parys town of Orange Free state, South Africa on February 19, 2023. (Photo by Stringer/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

‘Absolute chaos’ after flooding in the Vaal

Homes, roads and bridges destroyed as two more sluice gates opened

The RMS system continued to provide erroneous bills, as the metro had passed a credit for water charges totalling R564 641.04 for another residential property in Tongaat in November 2021 after a complaint was lodged.
(David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Contaminated or none at all: South Africa’s water affairs are cause for concern

With La Niña bringing much-needed rain, it is inexcusable that South Africans do not have access to their most basic human need: water

Telkom said on Wednesday it had terminated discussions relating to Rain’s proposal for a potential acquisition for newly issued shares in Telkom.

Telkom terminates potential acquisition talks with Rain

The telecommunications group said the parties had decided a suitable transaction was not possible at this time

A resident paddles in a fishing boat  in Lenasia, on December 10, 2022 as he tries to access the flooded area following heavy rains. (Photo by MARCO LONGARI / AFP

What’s behind the wet weather in Gauteng?

The rains in December have caused flooding, which has damaged critical infrastructure, including people’s homes

On the brink: Telkom is on its way down. (Photo: Gallo Images/Lefty Shivambu)

Is there Rain in Telkom’s future?

The Telkom-Rain deal is still on the table but analysts are divided on whether it will be successful

Africa’s largest mobile operator by subscription, MTN, has called off its talks with Telkom about a proposed takeover.

Telkom shares plunge as MTN exits takeover talks

Deal flounders over exclusivity issues related to separate proposal by Rain

Africa’s largest mobile operator by subscription, MTN, has called off its talks with Telkom about a proposed takeover.

MTN’s focus on fibre might be the only way for it to regain market share

MTN SA has made two new executive appointments, in its technology and fibre divisions, as part of its efforts for it to grow its fibre business

Farmers are battling outbreaks that are ravaging the Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, Western Cape. (Photo by Wikus de Wet/AFP)

Locust fighters in a losing battle in the Nama Karoo

Expert calls for a radical rethink of how South Africa manages brown locust outbreaks.

We will have a poorer harvest than the glowing 2020-21 harvest, but will probably not have to import supplies. (Photo by David Silverman/Getty Images)

What South Africa’s excessive rains mean for food prices

We will have a poorer harvest than the glowing 2020-21 harvest, but will probably not have to import supplies

Dam levels in Northern Cape rise as cyclone Eloise dies out, hot weather expected again

Dam levels in Northern Cape rise as cyclone Eloise dies out, hot weather expected again

The drought-stricken Northern Cape experienced some relief as heavy rainfall caused rivers and dams to overflow

A construction worker at Soccer City Stadium in Diepkloof  on August 7, 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by /Foto24/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

World Cup review, Part III: The moguls who battled doubt

We talk to the organisers whose every waking moment was consumed by the duty of hosting a successful tournament

Uganda has experienced mass power cuts due to flooding.

Flooding cuts power in Uganda

Government threatens forced removals in response