Inside the Karoo's green gold heist
The Karoo's economy, already fragile, depends significantly on biodiversity-driven tourism, especially during wildflower season.
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Karooooo in the crosswinds as Mozambique unrest shakes up strategy
Navigating regional instability is no joyride, but Karooooo’s proactive stance shows it can weather the storm.
Astrophysics meets agriculture, but who wins the Karoo?
This isn’t just a Karoo story. It’s a South African story. It’s a tale about land, power, knowledge, and identity.
With love, and bath salts
I allowed myself to drift away into the super-unreality of Meghan’s joy and wealth. And I asked myself: why do we hate the rich?
Karoo farmers plug into agri-tech to outsmart climate chaos
From precision agriculture to AI-powered applications, technology is becoming as integral to farming as the soil itself.
Sweet success for the Karoo's koeksister economy
As the world becomes more health-conscious, the sugar-laden koeksister might find itself at odds with modern dietary trends.
How AfrikaBurn ignites the Tankwa's economy
While the festival's core ethos discourages on-site commerce, the surrounding communities experience notable economic benefits.