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Standard Bank, Orizon launch carbon credit programme for regenerative farmers
3+ hour, 32+ min ago (581+ words) Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking (BCB) announced a partnership with Orizon Agriculture that enables farmers to turn regenerative farming practices into verified carbon credits, while participating in carbon markets without taking on additional complexity. Image: Yogashen Pillay / Independent Newspapers…...
The deceptive curve: why Zipf's Law masks South Africa's spatial decadence
4+ hour, 32+ min ago (827+ words) Explore how Zipf's Law, a cornerstone of urban hierarchy theory, fails to accurately depict South Africa's complex spatial economy, revealing deeper issues of inequality and economic decay. Image: Ayanda Ndamane / Independent Newspapers In the theater of regional science, few laws…...
Grain SA urges tariff reforms to protect local wheat industry amidst global uncertainty
3+ hour, 57+ min ago (623+ words) Grain SA reiterated its call to amend the current tariff-based reference price on wheat at the Southern Hemisphere's largest agricultural expo, the NAMPO Harvest Day, in Bothaville, Free State. Image: Yogashen Pillay / Independent Newspapers Grain SA has renewed its call…...
South Africa's food inflation remains low despite rising global commodity prices
20+ hour, 32+ min ago (746+ words) Investec Chief Economist Annabel Bishop says strong harvests and favourable weather conditions are helping keep food inflation low in South Africa, despite rising global commodity prices and Middle East tensions. South African consumers are continuing to experience relatively low food…...
Economic pressures lead to job losses as consumers navigate the ailing economy
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (639+ words) The latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey from Statistics South Africa reveals a troubling rise in the unemployment rate to 32. 7%, as the economy grapples with inflation, job losses, and geopolitical tensions. The latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey released by'Statistics South Africa…...
Reginald Zalisile Mayekiso says idle land can help solve South Africa's food insecurity crisis
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (686+ words) Reginald Zalisile Mayekiso believes the country already holds the solution within its borders. As South Africa grapples with rising food insecurity, unemployment, and mounting pressure on rural economies, Reginald Zalisile Mayekiso believes the country already holds the solution within its…...
The responsible integration of AI in the legal sector: Disruption, risks, and opportunities in South Africa and beyond
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (979+ words) Bertus Preller is a family and divorce law attorney and author of two books, with 35 years of experience. In a viral essay titled "Something Big Is Happening" published on 9 February 2026, AI entrepreneur Matt Shumer draws a stark parallel between the…...
Point of view: How some South African families are financing education
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (640+ words) Explore how South African families are increasingly using debt not just for survival, but as a means to secure educational opportunities for their children amidst rising costs. For many South African families, debt is no longer simply a tool for…...
Supreme Court ruling: taxpayers can now use non-legal practitioners in tax court
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (1163+ words) The Supreme Court of Appeal's landmark ruling allows taxpayers to be represented by non-legal practitioners in the Tax Court, challenging SARS' restrictive interpretation of representation rights. This decision has significant implications for taxpayers and their representatives in tax disputes. Image:…...
Addressing the retirement savings gap for South Africa's domestic workers
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (434+ words) Despite recent reforms in South Africa's domestic work sector, a critical gap remains: the lack of retirement savings for domestic workers. This article explores the implications of this oversight and the urgent need for solutions to secure their financial future....