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Unlocking energy finance for Africa (Part 1): Solving the ‘missing middle’ in cold chain projects

By Eamonn Ryan

At Solar & Storage Live Africa 2026, held at the Gallagher Convention Centre, much of the conversation centred on technology – solar panels, batteries and hybrid systems. Yet, as Jose Luis Bobes made clear in his session, the real enabler of the energy transition is not technology alone, but finance. Without viable funding structures, even the most effective energy solutions – including those critical to the cold chain – remain out of reach.

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Agriculture powers the export resurgence (Part 2)

By Eamonn Ryan

When Donald Trump first imposed tariffs on South African goods, the outlook appeared bleak for agriculture and the cold chain. Policymakers and industry leaders warned of shrinking access to key markets, declining export revenues, and a long, uncertain transition toward alternative trade partners. This is part two of a two-part series.

…continuing from part one

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Ceasefire relief – but not resolution: What the US–Iran truce means for South Africa

By Eamonn Ryan

The recent ceasefire between the US and Iran has delivered a welcome – if fragile – sense of relief to global markets. After weeks of extreme volatility, oil prices have fallen sharply, easing immediate pressure on fuel-importing economies like South Africa. But while the headlines suggest stability, the reality is more complex: this was always likely to be a temporary pause, not a lasting solution.

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Citrus exports poised for growth as cold chain resilience underpins 2026 outlook

By Eamonn Ryan

South Africa’s citrus industry is heading into the 2026 export season with cautious optimism, but the real story lies beyond the orchards. As global uncertainty continues to test supply chains, the strength and reliability of the country’s cold chain – from packhouse to port – will play a decisive role in ensuring that higher volumes translate into successful market delivery.

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This is not a fuel price hike – the Iran conflict is exposing the fragility of South Africa’s diesel-dependent logistics system

By Dr Ernst van Biljon, head lecturer, Supply Chain Management, IMM Graduate School

The current volatility in petrol and diesel prices in South Africa cannot be understood in isolation – it is a direct consequence of the escalating war in Iran and the associated disruption of global energy supply routes.

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