Tariff pressures bite into Karoo ostrich leather trade
A downturn in leather exports could ripple through the regional economy, hurting not only farmers and factory workers but also ancillary services.
Business & Enterprise
Local businesses, entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic growth in the Karoo.
Coffee culture comes to the Karoo
Specialty coffee shops are opening in towns that once relied on a single chain restaurant, and they are changing expectations.
How blockchain traceability could rebrand Karoo wool and meat
Across the world, producers are facing stricter import standards and consumers who want proof that their purchases match their values.
South Africa’s growing trade ties with Asia and the Middle East could boost Karoo farmers
Trade expansion into Asia and the Middle East offers Karoo farmers avenues for growth through premium wool and lamb exports.
How innovation shapes Karoo’s shared economical future
Across the region, communities are exploring ways to build on existing strengths and cultural heritage.
Karoo lamb GI gains traction, strengthening export outlook and local integrity
Although the GI registration was finalised in late 2023, the current phase in 2025 is about implementation.
How agritourism brings economic diversification through farming experiences
Where boreholes run dry, a sunset supper shared around a fire still nourishes something vital.