There has, in recent times, been a lot of media attention on the effectiveness of the treatment of Covid-19 with Ivermectin. A number of scientific articles support this theory, and a USA leading pulmonologist is pleading with the FDA to recognize the usefulness of Ivermectin in the prevention and treatment of Covid-19 infection. Our animal […] More
The outbreak of Covid-19 across the globe is presenting a unique set of challenges to industries and causing severe disruption to global value chains, says Standard Bank’s Head of Agribusiness, Gerhard Mukuahima. He adds that this is especially true in relation to agriculture, raising questions and concerns about how the locking down of countries worldwide […] More
Most businesses in South Africa could not wait to reopen their doors after the lockdown period, but for few the occasion brought the same excitement as it did for the blue LEMKEN team because they could not wait to move into their spanking new offices and warehouse. Melissa Rossouw, financial officer, says they were on […] More
The Port of Cape Town is ramping up operations and reducing shipping backlogs caused by the impact of COVID-19 on the port’s human resources. By 2 July 2020 the number of vessels waiting at anchorage had been reduced from eight to one vessel for the Multi-Purpose Terminal (MPT) and from 11 to four vessels for […] More
Notice is hereby given to all staff members and members of the public that Tshwane Market will be temporarily closed for 48 hours with effect from the date of publication of this notice due to a reported positive COVID-19 case. Tshwane Market will be reopened on 27 June 2020 for business continuity. The interior of […] More
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development on 6 April 2020 issued a call for applications in respect of a COVID-19 Agricultural Disaster Support Fund (CADS Fund). The Department stated that they had ring-fenced R1,2 billion to assist financially distressed smallholder and communal farmers. The applications opened on 8 April 2020 and closed on 22 April 2020. On 17 May 2020 Minister […] More
Ctrack Freight and Transport index shows steepest decline yet! A world out of sync in a lockdown and goods stay at home too. Very few industries will escape being impacted negatively by the COVID-19 virus crisis and subsequent lockdowns around the world. The result is that the world’s transport logistics and supply chain management are […] More
Since the start of South Africa’s lockdown, its wine industry’s backbone has been hit hard. Bulk wine producers represent approximately 85% of the industry in terms of production in South Africa. In exports, bulk wine surpasses bottled wine exports. “Bulk wine producers are the silent giants that labour away in the remote stretches of South […] More
With the world in lockdown, local businesses are innovating to ensure essential products are still available – these innovators and the people making them are some of the unsung heroes who deserve to be celebrated. The COVID-19 world crisis has changed the world’s narrative forever. There are many heroes in the story, health workers and […] More
Many South Africans aren’t aware of just how robust and resilient the country’s fresh produce supply chain is, or of how big a role informal traders, independent retailers and small businesses play in the buying and selling of fresh produce in this country, especially in rural communities and townships. South Africa’s supermarket shelves have remained […] More
To assist local and provincial government in providing much-needed care to Covid-19 patients in Nelson Mandela Bay, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has made its Port Elizabeth plant available as a temporary medical facility. The plant in Neave (Korsten, Port Elizabeth), which is currently not in use, will be converted and used as an overflow […] More
Ford dealers in South Africa have stepped up to support Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa’s initiative to produce COVID-19 face shields by contributing R1-million to the project from the Ford National Dealer Council. Additionally, Ford suppliers and business partners have donated over R900 000 to the project, which includes a substantial R600 000 from Absa, with […] More
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