Moneyweb reports that the Spur Corporation, a JSE-listed multi-brand restaurant franchisor, is currently facing a R183-million rand damages claim from GPS Food Group RSA, a subsidiary of the global GPS Food Group.

Africa by right should be one of the great bread baskets of the world, but despite boasting roughly 60% of the arable land on the planet, barely a fraction is being fully utilised.

The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has approved and published an amendment to the Regulations of the Liquor Products Act 60 of 1989 ...

AB InBev offers its patented technology for free to microbrewers after patenting a new brewing innovation

It has been well reported that the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill ("the Tobacco Bill") aims to tighten regulations around smoking and vaping.

An influx in the sale of cannabis products in South Africa has caused much confusion among consumers. We have seen cannabis beverages, oils, soaps, creams and even foods infused with cannabidiol (CBD)

South Africa's diverse economy, strategic role in Africa and political history create a unique business and regulatory environment.

A new purple tea variety has been developed by experts at the Tea Research Foundation of Kenya (TRFK).

On 28 May 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act (CfPPA). The Act regulates the cultivation, possession and use of cannabis by adults in a private setting.

It's been fewer than six months since a novel coronavirus was discovered and this disease known as Covid-19 has since taken the world by storm affecting 185 countries, infecting close to 2.5 million people..

With the festive season soon approaching, many employees are counting down the days until they can close their business doors for 2023...

The coronavirus pandemic that has gripped the world and paused life in an unprecedent manner has infected over millions of people worldwide with well over a million deaths and counting.

Every manufacturer and importer must apply to SARS for a new tariff determination even if they have an existing SARS tariff determination in place.

While South Africa harvests a mere 200 tons of Aloe Ferox annually, our global competitors, like Mexico, churn out a staggering 400,000 tons of Aloe Vera.

The TAC (Treatment Action Campaign) has again this week lashed out at South African patent law saying that patented medicines are too expensive.

The Constitutional Court judgment which decriminalises the private use of cannabis has also resulted in an emotional high for a lot of South Africans.

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The craft beer scene in South Africa has exploded in recent times, with new exciting breweries and beers being made available to consumers almost daily.

Ozempic has been in the news recently along with BBL and other political oddities. Ozempic's owner, Novo Nordik and iDexis, a manufacturer of generic drugs, took each other to court in June for commercial reasons.

Morocco's marine sector has received a welcome boost, as Russia and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed cooperation initiatives.