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Farming roleplayers get future picture during Agribusiness conference
This is one of the messages shared by futurist Guy Lundy during the Free State leg of the Std Bank Agribusiness Conference roadshow in Bloemfontein. Lundy spoke about creating prosperity and painted a picture of where we are now and where we are headed.
Super Over - 17 March
It was the Chris Gayle show at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai as the West Indies blasted their way to a six-wicket victory over England in the ICC World Twenty20. England batted first and scored 182 for six with Jos Butler scoring 30, Alex Hales adding 28 and captain Eoin…
Regering verduidelik droogtehulp aan begunstigdes van grondhervorming
Daar is ‘n groot behoefte aan die opgradering van voerkrale om begunstigdes van grondhervorming tydens die droogte te help. Dit is een van die behoeftes wat die Departement van Landelike Ontwikkeling en Grondhervorming geïdentifiseer het tydens ‘n droogte-opname op 1049 plase. Die departement sê geidentifiseerde voerkrale in Noordwes, KwaZulu-Natal en…
UV-taalbeleid: AfriForum wil nie transformasie keer nie
‘n Poging deur AfriForum om die Universiteit van die Vrystaat (UV) se 2017 taalplan te laat toets in ‘n hof is nie ‘n stap om transformasie te keer nie. Adjunk uitvoerende hoof van AfriForum Alana Bailey sê hulle is bekommerd oor die nasionale demografie wat op alle kampusse afgedruk word…
'Guptas running SA, not ANC or Zuma'
Opposition parties have called for an investigation into the Gupta family's links with government following revelations that the family allegedly influenced government appointments. This comes after Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas yesterday confirmed that the Gupta family offered him the job of finance minister before Nhlanhla Nene was removed in…
Mangaung Metro tackles drug abuse
The Mangaung Metro Municipality has launched its Local Drug Abuse Committee which will lead its anti-drug campaigns. Executive Mayor, Thabo Manyoni, urged members of the community to get involved in the fight against drug abuse. He said it does not matter how many committees the municipality establishes or hard they…
SA’s land reform programmes negatively impacted by drought
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform says the drought conditions have had a negative impact on the country’s land reform programme. In a reply to written questions in Parliament, Minister Gugile Nkwinti said livestock deaths and lower crop yields will have a negative impact on sustainable livelihoods. Andre…
Jonas revelation expected to dominate Zuma question time in Parliament
The bombshell dropped by Deputy Finance Minister, Mcebisi Jonas is expected to dominate the President Jacob Zuma's question time in the National Assembly this afternoon. Yesterday Jonas released a statement in which he admitted that he had been offered the position of finance minister by the Gupta family, as Troye…
Andrew Magadlela – mobile laboratory
Head of animal sciences at the Agricultural Research Council, Andrew Magadlela, speaks about how a mobile laboratory allows them to take assisted reproductive technologies to far flung parts of the country.
Andrew Magadlela – indigenous breeds
Head of animal sciences at the Agricultural Research Council, Andrew Magadlela, explains that indigenous breeds are better adapted to handling the harshness of Africa.
Magnus Theunissen – Young Farmer
Agri North West’s Young Farmer Committee Chairperson Magnus Theunissen says the three finalists in the annual Young Farmer competition showed excellent character in the way they are managing their farming enterprises.
NW community health workers return to work
Community health workers in the North West who had been on strike since March 7th will return to work tomorrow. The North West Department of Health spokesperson, Tebogo Lekgethwane says the department, together with the National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) agreed on a number of issues at…
Free State Treasury addressing problems with payment of contractors and awarding
Cathy Dlodlo spoke to Tshepo Mabilo, senior manager at provincial treasury, on how this issues will be addressed…
Feature: The widespread outbreak of the Zika virus
OFM News’ Dane Beisheim spoke to experts about this pathogen, its causes and its affects.
'SA unlikely to pull out of ICC after Al-Bashir ruling'
A legal expert doubts South Africa will pull out of the International Criminal Court following yesterday's Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruling in the Omar Al-Bashir saga. The SCA dismissed the State's appeal against a High Court ruling that government's failure to arrest the Sudanese President was inconsistent with its…
Super Over - 16 March
The World Cup in India is in full swing and after one game, we already had a major upset. The Black Caps of New Zealand made a massive statement last night with a 47-run drubbing of hosts, India. As the world’s top-ranked team and as hosts, the Men in Blue…
DA MP Glynnis Breytenbach to appear again
DA MP Glynnis Breytenbach is expected to appear in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court today on charges of obstruction and defeating the ends of justice. The charges relate to her allegedly refusing to hand in her official laptop and removing evidence from it while she faced an internal investigation for misconduct…
Moody's in SA ahead of decision on country's rating
A delegation from rating agency Moody's Investors Service is expected in the country today ahead of its decision on the country's rating. Moody's last week placed the country on review for a ratings downgrade. South Africa is already a notch from junk status with two other agencies. Economist Azar Jammine…
Annatjie Loio – focus
Gosa President Annatjie Loio says there is no specific theme at this year's symposium but rather a focus on overcoming challenges faced by grain roleplayers.
Annatjie Loio – speakers
Gosa President Annatjie Loio highlights some of the speakers at this year's symposium.