Karoo Times

Inside the Karoo's green gold heist

The Karoo's economy, already fragile, depends significantly on biodiversity-driven tourism, especially during wildflower season.
Naomi Roebert

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.
Naomi Roebert

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.
Naomi Roebert

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.
Naomi Roebert

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.​
Naomi Roebert

How AfrikaBurn ignites the Tankwa's economy

While the festival's core ethos discourages on-site commerce, the surrounding communities experience notable economic benefits.
Naomi Roebert

Karoo Times launches, bringing a new voice for the region's business, land, and life

The Karoo deserves its own media platform, one that celebrates its economic contribution while keeping an eye on its challenges.
Naomi Roebert

Why Africa's next unicorn could come from the Karoo

The future of tech is not about where you are, but what you bring to the table.
Naomi Roebert