12 March - Top Stories

Namibia’s cattle marketing has dropped 19% in January, while South Africa’s agriculture sector grew 17.4% in 2025, and Europe is scrambling to address rising energy prices as the Iran conflict continues to pressure global oil markets.

Jet fuel prices have surged nearly 70%, pushing South African airlines to raise ticket prices, while Iran warns the world to prepare for oil at $200 a barrel, and drone strikes in Goma have killed three, leading the UN to call for an investigation.

# Foot-and-Mouth Disease prompts import restrictions from Botswana.... # Weak oversight could undermine preferential procurement, says Institute for Public Policy Research.... # South Africa summons US ambassador over controversial remarks ..... # The U.N’s Tom Fletcher warns Middle East conflict is disrupting global humanitarian aid ......PLUS #Reports say Pentagon probe…

# Institute for Public Policy Research report flags corruption risks in public procurement.... # Ministry of Agriculture bans imports of cloven-hoofed animals from Botswana.... # Cloete questions Land Tribunal Chair appointee over travel spending ..... # Drone strikes in Goma kill three, including French aid worker ......PLUS # EU sanctions…

Oil prices surge past $100 as tensions disrupt the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over inflation and global growth. Plus, the US pressures South Africa over the “Kill The Boer” chant, pollution from a cobalt mine sparks a health crisis in the DRC, and G7 leaders meet over the Iran…