Citrus surge clogs up Durban port
An uncharacteristic harvesting and production pattern in the citrus sector this year has led to severe congestion at the Port of Durban, according to the Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA).
$200m Beitbridge make-over launched with fanfare
Last week saw the official launch of Zimbabwe’s $200m revamp of its Beitbridge border post.
Transnet takes over manganese inland terminal
Transnet has taken over operations of an inland terminal for the loading and handling of manganese at Lohatlha in the Northern Cape.
Mammoth container vessel docks at Ngqura
Last week saw the arrival of one of the largest vessels to berth at the Ngqura Container Terminal (NCT), the MSC Savannah.
Government failing sugar industry’s diversification aspirations
While tariff protection may assist the sugar industry in the short-run, this must be complemented with other structural reforms, according to Agricultural Business Chamber (AgBiz) Trade and Investment Intelligence head, Sifiso Ntombela.
Investigation launched following plane crash
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) confirmed to FTW Online that an investigation into the cause of the plane crash near the Wonderboom airport in Pretoria had begun.
