Category BreakingNews

A thriving agricultural sector requires stability in Southern Africa


The mail& Guardian


South Africa exported $13.2 billion of agricultural products in 2023, with 40% going to Africa, mainly in Southern Africa. Economist Ndaba Gaolathe highlights the need for collaboration in the region to address trade issues and poverty. Botswana and Namibia have faced trade friction with South Africa but are gradually removing restrictions. Gaolathe emphasizes the importance of affordable food prices and domestic agricultural development.



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Reminder All the players nominated for SA Rugby awards


The South African


The SA Rugby awards nominees have been announced, with Pieter-Steph du Toit a frontrunner for Men’s Player of the Year. Other notable nominees include Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe, Damian De Allende, and Ox Nche. Winners will be revealed soon. President Mark Alexander praised the players for their contributions to the successful 2023 season. Fans can share their highlights via email or WhatsApp.



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What’s in a name Trump set to wipe government language


Daily Maverick


Changes to government texts under President-elect Trump’s administration are expected to go beyond semantics, with references to climate change and LGBTQ+ rights likely to be downplayed or removed. Experts anticipate significant shifts in language and policies, including the potential erasure of environmental justice issues and the use of dehumanizing terms for immigrants. Concerns also arise regarding the treatment of transgender individuals.



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