SuperUser Account / Thursday, February 12, 2015 / Categories: AfriCoast Energy AFRICOAST ENGINEERS SA ESTABLISHES RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPANY Renewable energy engineering firm AfiCoast Engineers SA has announced that a new company, AfriCoast Energy, will now be responsible for all future renewable energy projects - particulary wind and solar - while it will also play a key role in guiding AfriCoast Engineers' current basket of renewable energy projects. Next Article AFRICOAST ENERGY LAUNCHED Print 53487 Rate this article: 4.0
MTN delivers strong Q1 results SuperUser Account / Tuesday, May 12, 2026 0 0 Article rating: No rating JSE-listed MTN Group on Tuesday reported a strong first quarter performance as the group executes on its Ambition 2030 strategy. During the three months to March 31, MTN Group earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) increased by 27.9%, outpacing revenue growth owing to a continued focus on expense efficiencies. Read more
Geopolitics, energy prices, climate risks reshaping agriculture outlook – Coface SuperUser Account / Tuesday, May 12, 2026 0 2 Article rating: No rating A convergence of geopolitical tensions, higher energy prices and climate risks is reshaping the outlook for agricultural producers, exporters and agribusinesses, thereby creating conditions that will eventually weigh on global agri‑food systems, says trade credit risk management company Coface. Producer price inflation, which had eased prior to the geopolitical shock, is now likely to reverse. Rising fertiliser, fuel and intermediate input costs are expected to place renewed pressure on farm margins and profitability. Read more
2026 is a very good year for South African wines, industry body says SuperUser Account / Monday, May 11, 2026 0 9 Article rating: No rating Nonprofit organisation South Africa Wine, which is the representative body for the industry, reports that the national grape harvest for this year is estimated at 1.37-million tons, which is moderately higher that the amount harvested last year. This is despite the fact that the growing season is marked by significant changes in the weather, ranging from dry conditions to heavy rainfall. “This was a highly variable and technically demanding season, requiring producers to make precise informed decisions in both the vineyard and the cellar,” highlights wine industry specialist support organisation Vinpro consultation service manager Dr Etienne Terblanche. “From canopy management and irrigation discipline to selective harvesting and careful sorting under disease pressure, the 2026 harvest highlights the depth of expertise across our industry. The result is wines with excellent balance, concentration and strong premium potential.” Read more
South Africa was world’s largest citrus exporter in 2025, CGA says SuperUser Account / Monday, May 11, 2026 0 9 Article rating: No rating Industry organisation the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) says South Africa exported 2.9-million tonnes of citrus in 2025, making it the world’s largest citrus exporter by volume ahead of Spain. The country is continuing to strengthen its position in global export markets through sustained production growth and an investment in orchards. Read more
BLSA CEO calls for economic impact assessment of draft procurement regulations SuperUser Account / Monday, May 11, 2026 0 11 Article rating: No rating The draft procurement regulations published in April propose extensive set-asides for 100%-black-owned businesses; however, National Treasury has not produced an economic impact analysis showing what this will cost or how effective it will be, business organisation Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi Mavuso writes in her weekly newsletter. “Transformation is certainly an important goal and procurement is a powerful tool government has to achieve it. But we must ask how effective these regulations will be and what they will cost. Unfortunately, Treasury has not produced any analysis that provides answers to either question,” she says. Read more