Transnet Completes Restoration of Key South African Commodity Rail Line

South Africa’s state-owned logistics company Transnet has completed the restoration of the Cape Mainline rail link after severe storm damage disrupted operations earlier this year, marking an important step in efforts to strengthen the country’s struggling freight-rail network. Transnet said the restoration work followed damage caused by storms in May. The Cape Mainline is strategically […]

More Sunshine Needed To Boost Ivory Coast's Cocoa Harvest 

More Sunshine Needed To Boost Ivory Coast’s Cocoa Harvest 

Farmers across Ivory Coast, the world’s largest cocoa producer, say more sunshine is needed in the country’s key cocoa growing regions to support the development of the upcoming main crop. According to growers, below average rainfall and cooler than normal temperatures last week have slowed crop development ahead of the September to February harvest season. […]