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South Sudan was in crisis before the pipeline shutdown sent shockwaves through its economy. (KARUMBA/AFP via Getty Images)

No oil, no food: Damaged pipeline piles misery on South Sudan

The pipeline was crucial for transporting South Sudan’s crude oil abroad, with petroleum exports usually accounting for about 90% of the country’s GDP

  • Des Erasmus
4 min read
When viewed annually, the white maize harvest is down 26%, with yellow maize down 10% from the 2022-23 season. File photo

Agricultural outlook: What to expect for South Africa’s maize and oilseed market

White maize prices are likely to be 30% higher, with yellow maize up by 20%

  • Des Erasmus
4 min read