South Africa opens foot-and-mouth vaccine market to private sector
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July 15, 2026
South Africa’s government has finally bowed to pressure from farmers and business groups. On July 10, it authorized the private sector to import, distribute, and administer foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccines. This marks a significant shift in…
De Beers halts South Africa’s Venetia Mine for two years as diamond market slumps
July 14, 2026
De Beers has announced a two-year production halt at its Venetia mine in South Africa, effective immediately. The decision comes as the global diamond market continues to struggle, forcing the mining giant to prioritize cost-cutting and operational…