How agritourism brings economic diversification through farming experiences
Where boreholes run dry, a sunset supper shared around a fire still nourishes something vital.
Naomi Roebert
Balancing fracking and farming in the southern karoo
Shale gas exploration offers quick‑paying jobs and tax revenue, but possibly at the cost of an irreplaceable agricultural foundation.
Starlink vs SKA: Satellite internet sparks debate over radio astronomy in the Karoo
Starlink’s signals come from above, rendering ground-based protections insufficient.
How cycles of drought forged an adaptive Karoo farming ethos
Drought is not an anomaly in the Karoo. It's an ancient, recurring, and relentless cycle.
Karoo Winter Wool Festival returns to Middelburg this July
The festival will offer hands-on experiences ranging from spinning and knitting to sustainable farming practices.
Carin Pienaar shares the simple truth of traditional cooking
The pace of life, the harsh seasons, the practical limits of distance, all nudge people back into the kitchen.
Karoo shale gas revival seeks U.S. partnership
Despite the economic potential, the initiative faces significant opposition from environmental groups and local communities.