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Dairy farmer Pieter Loubser's cows now get milked on schedule every morning, thanks to Africa's first utility-scale battery storage system that's keeping the lights on in Worcester, South Africa. The success is inspiring energy solutions across the continent.
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South Africa just published a new scheme allowing farmers to vaccinate their own livestock against foot-and-mouth disease through private vets. The move comes after securing millions of vaccine doses from Argentina and forming a biosecurity partnership with Brazil.
After devastating floods destroyed crops and livestock across South Africa's Cape regions, the government is fast-tracking emergency relief to help farmers rebuild. Over 257,000 animals have already been vaccinated as authorities tackle multiple crises at once.
A major business leader is calling for unity across Africa, pushing back against rising anti-immigrant sentiment in South Africa. Mcebisi Jonas says blaming foreigners distracts from real solutions to economic challenges.
As South Africa celebrates International Day of Potato, the country's farmers are embracing new technologies and digital tools to grow more food, strengthen rural communities, and feed millions of families year-round. Innovation is transforming how potato growers tackle climate challenges while keeping this affordable staple on every table.
A groundbreaking venture festival born from a mountain run conversation is bringing together 100 startups, 50 investors, and top African universities to transform the continent's innovation ecosystem. SWEAT Africa launches next month in South Africa's wine country with one bold mission: prove African founders don't need to leave home to access world-class support.
Google just opened Africa's first applied AI lab in South Africa, betting big that the continent will become a producer of world-class AI innovation. The tech giant is shifting from just expanding internet access to building a complete AI economy across Africa.
Dutch farmers, scientists, and policymakers just spent a week in South Africa building partnerships to scale regenerative agriculture across the continent. The collaboration tackles everything from soil health to securing financing for farmers ready to go green.
South Africa and Italy just signed a groundbreaking agriculture deal that could transform how both countries grow food, fight climate threats, and create rural jobs. The partnership promises to bring Italian food processing expertise to Africa while opening new markets for farmers on both continents.
Thapelo Maseko's 63rd-minute goal gave South Africa a crucial 1-0 victory over South Korea in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A match. The win moves Bafana Bafana into second place and keeps their knockout-stage dreams alive.
The Technology Innovation Agency highlighted breakthrough water solutions at University of Johannesburg's Africa Day celebration. The event brought together innovators solving Africa's water challenges through science and collaboration.
South Africa is changing its telecommunications law to welcome SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet, potentially bringing affordable connectivity to millions in Africa's most industrialized economy. The move signals a continental shift toward closing the digital divide through space-based technology.
South Africa is partnering with Brazil and Argentina to eliminate Foot-and-Mouth Disease, learning from countries that have already won this fight. The collaboration brings vaccines, expertise, and a proven 10-year roadmap to protect farmers and restore the country's beef exports.
A South African mine and national research lab just created high-purity rare earth products, a first for the continent. The breakthrough puts Africa on the map for critical minerals that power everything from electric cars to medical devices.
South Africa's health authority just approved emergency import of a critical vaccine to fight a devastating livestock disease outbreak. The swift action aims to protect farmers' livelihoods and the nation's food security.
South Africa is rolling out millions of vaccines to protect livestock from foot-and-mouth disease, combining imports with renewed local production. Farmers are stepping up biosecurity as the country builds toward vaccine independence.
Africa is taking charge of its own health crisis response as South Africa commits $5 million to combat the continent's second-largest Ebola outbreak in history. Ten African nations are stepping up with homegrown solutions and shared solidarity.
South Africa is taking a bold step forward to protect its livestock industry with a new voluntary vaccination program against foot-and-mouth disease. The initiative shifts the country from crisis response to prevention, giving farmers the tools to protect their herds before outbreaks strike.
South Africa just produced its first foot-and-mouth disease vaccine in over two decades, giving hope to farmers who've lost billions to outbreaks. The breakthrough could save the country's 12 million cattle herd and reopen closed export markets.
Despite forecasts of an El Niño drought hitting South Africa's 2026-27 growing season, the country enters with record grain reserves and unusually wet soil. Two key advantages could protect both farmers and food prices from the devastation seen in previous droughts.
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