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South African meat prices rose at the fastest pace in nearly eight years in December as the country battles an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in cattle, adding to food-inflation pressures. Read: SA to import vaccines to tackle foot-and-mouth disease Meat prices in urban areas were 12.6% higher in December than a year earlier and were …
MyBroadband recently conducted a brief test drive of the fully electric Geely Riddara RD6 and was impressed by the vehicle’s performance, specifications, and practicality. While still little known to many South Africans, Geely is the parent company of Volvo, Lotus, Polestar, and Smart. Its Riddara sub-brand is also China’s largest new energy vehicle pickup brand. …
Malcolm Libera ·21 Jan 2026 South Africa’s water infrastructure is being pushed to the edge, a crisis that could be worse than load shedding, as early warning signs are already here. Speaking in an interview with Jeremy Maggs, Riskonet Africa risk expert Volker von Widdern warned that the system is now close to breaking under …
Staff Writer ·21 Jan 2026 South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago say he favours ending the use of prime, the main reference rate commercial banks use to price trillions of rand of loans to clients. “We would like to have much more transparency, so that consumers know what is actually going on,” Kganyago said …
Food labels can tell us a lot about what we eat, but some of the most trusted labels come from religious or ethical food systems. One of the most recognized among these is Kosher. The word represents more than a dietary choice it reflects a system of rules and care that governs how food is …
Lesotho store managers accused of locking up officials who found rotten meat
When you invest in companies outside your home country, you earn money from those stocks. But here is the thing: governments around the world want their share of that money. This is where withholding tax on dividends comes into play. It is a tax taken out before you even see the money in your account. …
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A garage door is one of those things most people never think about until something goes wrong. It opens, it closes, and life goes on. But when you stop and think about it, this large moving part of your home does a lot of heavy lifting. It keeps your car safe, protects your tools and …
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As Africa’s mining industry faces mounting pressure from skills shortages, safety compliance demands, and rising downtime costs, FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is taking significant strides to address one of the sector’s most pressing issues: the erosion of maintenance capability on the ground. At Mining Indaba 2026, FUCHS will showcase how its combination of industry knowledge, …
National University of Lesotho professor Mosotho George secured M129,000 in public funding for a company he owned
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For years, Africa’s food crisis has been framed as a problem of scarcity, too little technology, too little innovation, too […]
Following the release of new research, a leading industry expert has called on BPO providers to be more transparent to help potential customers understand the complexity of the sector. David Neale, founder of accreditation specialist GBPO Solutions, raised concerns after latest industry research showed that 75% of those looking for an outsourcing partner are failing …
By Thys Van Zyl, CEO of Everest Advisory Services FSP 49495 – Everest Wealth 2026 could be a year in which South Africa benefits from lower inflation and supportive global conditions, but only if it avoids importing geopolitical risk and delaying reform. The global environment is becoming more tariff-driven, more bloc-oriented and more energy-strategic. This …
Core Fashion Kenya supported by the UN Economic Commission for Africa - ECA hosted its Fashion Roundtable and Fashion Sourcing Tour during The Hub of Africa Fashion Week on Thursday January 15th at The Addis Ababa House of Culture, bringing together some of the most influential voices shaping the future of African fashion. The convening underscored a shared commitment to collaboration, transparency, and strategic growth across the continent's fashion value chain—at a pivotal moment for an industry valued at $31 billion.
The Fashion Sourcing Tour, which took place from 13-16th January welcomed designers and industry leaders including Ejiro, Ugo Monye, and Tumi Buys, offering firsthand engagement with East Africa's manufacturing, artisan, and sourcing ecosystems. The initiative aimed to unlock cross-border opportunities while strengthening intra-African supply chains.
The Roundtable Discussion, in collaboration with ECA, assembled an exceptional group of leaders and practitioners, including Tumi Buys, Waridi Schrobsdorff, Sheila Kingori, Shaldon Kopman, Ejiro Tafiri, Lydia Steele, Nursema Cil, Mahlet Teklemariam, and Mastewal Alemu. Together, they tackled the urgent structural and strategic questions facing African fashion as it scales globally.
A Call for Transparency, Quality, and Collective Action
Central to the conversation was the need for greater transparency in pricing, sourcing, and quality standards—a prerequisite for attracting global buyers, investors, and partners. Participants emphasized that African brands must invest not only in design excellence but also in high-quality media, photography, and storytelling to compete on the world stage.
Manufacturing challenges—including high minimum order quantities, infrastructure limitations, and access to reliable power and water—were discussed candidly. Rather than viewing these as barriers, the group stressed the need for audacity, innovation, and collaboration to design African-led solutions.
Designers Expanding Across Borders
A Lagos-based designer, Ugo Monye shared plans to expand operations into Kenya, Ethiopia and various African countries leveraging traditional African materials to promote cultural heritage across markets—while navigating workforce and sourcing complexities. Meanwhile, Mastewal Alemu, a leading high-end Ethiopian fashion house outlined its strategy to scale production, improve quality control, addressing long-standing gaps in skills development, capital access, and market demand.
Building Infrastructure for the Future
The Roundtable highlighted logistics and sustainability innovations, including on-going engagements with airline partners aimed at reducing shipping costs while improving speed and reliability for international transport to global fashion hubs such as Italy.
Strategic initiatives discussed include:
A pan-African campaign to collectively promote African fashion brands.
A rebranding and expansion roadmap toward 2027.
The creation of a showroom platform for African designers.
Developing a continental directory of manufacturers and collaborators.
Exploring a membership model to support sustainable collaboration and knowledge exchange.
From Dialogue to Action
Linda Murithi, Founder of The Core Roundtable talks concluded the session with a clear mandate: “move decisively from conversation to execution.”
Action points include testing a collective production and logistics model by August 2026, engaging African buyers and stockists, deepening partnerships with international brands, and organizing workshops focused on mentorship, business sustainability, and stakeholder engagement.
Future plans also include The Core Fashion Sourcing Tours in Côte d'Ivoire and South Africa, reinforcing Core Fashion Kenya's commitment to strengthening South–South collaboration within Africa.
For her part, Mercy Wambui, ECA's Communication Head, welcomed the roundtable initiative and the sourcing tours, noting that Africa's demographic dividend "will depend on the continent getting its job market right for the millions of young creatives needing spaces to connect and make money from their creations right here in Africa."
"The AfCFTA is an opportunity waiting to be seized by African creatives," she added.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).
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The judicial commission probing delayed TRC investigations and prosecutions has announced a delay in the commencement of its public hearings due to the application by former presidents Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma for the recusal of its chairperson, Judge Sisi Khampepe. The hearings were due to start next week.
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Crocworld Conservation Centre in Scottburgh has wrapped up one of its most successful festive seasons yet, welcoming more than 7,500 visitors – a massive increase of 1,600 guests compared with 2024’s season! Reconciliation Day (16 December) was a standout highlight, drawing over 400 more people as crowds flocked to celebrate the 125th birthday of Crocworld’s …
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed that the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will proceed as scheduled with Bangladesh’s matches to be played in India. The decision was taken following an ICC Board meeting (via video-conference) convened to discuss the way forward after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) sought its matches be moved to …
The stakes cannot be any higher when Sunrisers Eastern Cape face Pretoria Capitals at Kingsmead today in Betway SA20 Season 4 Qualifier 1. These two sides last met in a playoff match back in the maiden Betway SA20 Final at the Wanderers in 2023. They are now seeking a return to the promised land. The …
New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell has dislodged Virat Kohli to regain the top spot in the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings after an outstanding run in the three-match series against India which the visiting side won 2-1 to clinch their first ever ODI series in India. Mitchell capped the series with a career-best 137 in …