Karoo shale gas revival seeks U.S. partnership
Despite the economic potential, the initiative faces significant opposition from environmental groups and local communities.
Business & Enterprise
Local businesses, entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic growth in the Karoo.
Pierre Jacobs tells a story of plants and place
“People don’t come here to see Sandton. They come here to feel something real.”
How the Karoo became South Africa's luxury escape
In a world that rarely slows down, the Karoo is beginning to make stillness a sought-after destination.
De Rustica olive estate earns global acclaim for premium oil
De Rustica’s achievement at EVOOLEUM marks the highest-ever placement for a South African olive oil.
South Africa's dry heartland gets its roar back
The Karoo could become more than a dry heartland. It could stand as a symbol of how altered landscapes can be reimagined.
Why the Karoo could be SA's first energy-secure region
The Karoo’s agricultural sector is embracing renewables out of both environmental concern and economic necessity.
Ghost towns, great investments? Creative reuse of abandoned villages
It doesn't take millions in capital to revive a Karoo town, just the right combination of vision and infrastructure.