With March the first full month of elevated global grain and oilseed prices due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the recent release of March food inflation figures in South Africa was keenly anticipated.
KwaZulu-Natal is a major agricultural province with significant production of various products such as sugar cane, fruit, dairy, and poultry.
KwaZulu-Natal is a major agricultural province with significant production of various products such as sugar cane, fruit, dairy, and poultry.
BFAP’s Food Inflation Brief provides an overview of food inflation dynamics, its associated causes, and the cost of basic healthy eating for March 2022.
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A historical view on the affordability of the BFAP Thrifty Healthy Food Basket over time The affordability of the BFAP THFB is influenced by food price movements as well as household incomes.
In order to better comprehend the impact of rail cable theft on the maize industry, the importance of the maize export programme and the necessity of an efficient maize value chain have to be understood as well.
South Africa’s economic growth affected by mismatch of electricity supply and demand
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It started with inadequate grid infrastructure to provide electricity to the majority of the South African population in the 1990s. In 1994, only 36% of total households were electrified; 50% of the urban population and 12% of the rural population.
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- 'n Nuwe studie toon slegs 9,5-persent van die 400-miljoen ton plastiek wêreldwyd het in 2022 van herwinde materiaal gekom. Die res is byna uitsluitend van fossielbrandstowwe soos steenkool en olie vervaardig. Herwinning bly laag met net 27,9-persent plastiekafval wat herwin word terwyl 40-persent op stortingsterreine beland.
- Continuous inclusion in the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) remains critical for South Africa’s agriculture sector. With the U.S. soon resuming discussions on AGOA reauthorization, South Africa will push for continued participation until a formal trade agreement is secured.The reduction of “Liberation Day” tariffs from 30% to 10% has significantly improved South Africa’s competitiveness in the U.S. market.
- U.S. wine imports fell sharply in 2025, dropping $565 million (?8.3%) to $6.2 billion. The biggest losers in dollar terms were the top markets: New York (?$106M), California (?$102M), and Texas (?$80M). South Carolina saw a stunning ?49.5% collapse, while Wisconsin fell ?46%. A few bright spots: Pennsylvania was a notable exception, recording a 23.2% increase, Puerto Rico rose +13%, and Oregon climbed +14%.
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