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The current shortage of avocados should not be a primary concern for consumers but rather a temporary inconvenience. (Mariana Greif Etchebehere/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

South Africa’s avocado export agreement with Japan could boost economy

Recent export agreements with Asian countries are a balm for South Africa, after Botswana and Namibia’s ban on the country’s citrus.

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Promising: Wheat prices have moderated this year, down by roughly 4% year-on-year.

Despite heavy rains, Western Cape’s wheat crop looks promising

Warmer, drier weather in the coming weeks would boost production in the Western Cape where two-thirds of South Africa’s wheat is grown.

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Simone Cooper, Head of Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank

Standard Bank’s R2 billion loan injection helps SA’s small businesses beat load-shedding and build solid futures

By helping SMEs finance their generators and solar power, they remain sustainable and productive

  • Derek Davey
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