Going for gold at gardening ‘Olympics’

27 May 2005 - By Staff reporter

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Work in progress … part of South Africa’s exotic exhibit for the Chelsea Flower Show is offloaded at Heathrow in preparation for this week’s event. See story on page 16

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Conflict disruption here to stay, for now – Saaff

Trickle traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, hugging the Iranian coastline at Qeshm and the islands of Hormuz and Larak, has brought no significant change to the closed-off waterway. Source: Research Gate

2 Apr 2026

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Peter Besnard inducted into SA Shipping Hall of Fame

The Saasoa CEO received the top honour for his lifelong commitment to the sector.

5 Dec 2025

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Sea Freight
Moz accelerates roll-out of digital border systems

Mozambique is leading SADC’s move to fully digital one-stop border posts.

5 Dec 2025

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Africa

Border Beat

Road/Rail Freight

Technology
DSV expands SA electric truck fleet

New eight-ton electric trucks will support air and sea operations.

5 Dec 2025

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Logistics

Road/Rail Freight
KZN intermodal freight village expands

The facility aims to run three trains daily between Estcourt and the Port of Durban in the near future.

4 Dec 2025

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Logistics

Road/Rail Freight
SADC shifts focus to digitalising regional trade corridors

Digital upgrades and data sharing are becoming central to SADC’s corridor strategy.

4 Dec 2025

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Africa

Logistics

Technology
Feature: Reforms signal new momentum for SA’s energy sector

Government measures are improving grid stability and faster project approvals.

4 Dec 2025

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Logistics
SACU dominates dairy export flows in 2025

66.7% of South Africa’s dairy exports went to SACU markets in 2025.

4 Dec 2025

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Imports and Exports
Poultry sector renews bid for VAT-free chicken in 2026

Producers want government to remove VAT on chicken to support low-income households.

4 Dec 2025

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Domestic

Economy
Ramaphosa bolsters trade ties with Mozambique

New agreements aim to boost trade, transport and cross-border cooperation.

4 Dec 2025

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Africa

Trade/Investment
New Eastern Cape aerotropolis gains momentum

3 Dec 2025

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Infrastructure

Logistics
Competition Commission takes shipping lines to Tribunal

An investigation found the eight lines allegedly charged the same general rate increase for some routes.

3 Dec 2025

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Logistics
Diesel surge puts pressure on fleet margins

Transport operators face higher running costs this month after diesel prices jumped on Wednesday.

3 Dec 2025

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Energy/Fuel

Logistics