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September 11
South Africa: Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen Sacks Chief of Staff Roman Cabanac
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has requested the resignation of the newly appointed Chief of Staff, Roman Cabanac. This was confirmed to Daily Maverick by National… Read more »
South Africa: Breaking the Trade Chains That Perpetuate Food for the Few and Hunger for the Many (Part Three)
It is the determination of the government's political will, not its failure, that forces people to choose between buying food or electricity. That choice is forced on them by a… Read more »
September 10
South Africa: Cottoning On - Retailer Group's Cotton Project Is a Win for Small-Scale Farmers and Sustainability
Local beneficiation of cotton at source gives emerging farmers an opportunity to prosper and facilitates the flow of goods through the value chain into stores. Read more »
August 18
South Africa: South Africa Must Play Catch-Up and Put the 'Culture' Back Into Agriculture
With a little proactive collaboration from the government and food producers, South Africa can use the one thing it has in spades -- culture -- to generate economic opportunities. Read more »
August 04
South Africa: Restaurateurs and Retailers Should Celebrate and Protect the Food Heritage of South Africa
Restaurants and retailers are crucial stakeholders in showcasing South Africa's great foods. Some have made efforts to showcase famous food products from European heritage.… Read more »
East Africa: Sudan's Government Denies Famine Exists in Darfur's Zamzam Camp
CAIRO, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Sudan on Sunday denied the existence of famine in North Darfur's Zamzam camp for internally displaced people, while an aid group said there was a risk of a… Read more »
July 28
South Africa: Tongaat Hulett Brps Rebuff 'Sweeter Deal' for Sugar Producer's Shareholders
The business rescue practitioners say they have a duty to forge ahead with the rescue plan adopted by creditors, even though shareholders -- who stand to lose almost everything --… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Has a Protein Security Problem and Vat Exempting More Foods Won't Solve Malnutrition
More than a quarter of our children have a deep and chronic lack of protein that undermines their potential and is a ball-and-chain around the ankles of economic productivity and… Read more »
July 17
South Africa: Food or Electricity - Power Tax Forces a Cruel Choice On Joburg's Poorest People
Only 10,979 residents of more than 900,000 in need are excluded from a crippling R230 prepaid electricity surcharge. Many more should be. Read more »
July 14
Southern Africa: A Maize Supply Crisis Looms in Southern Africa's Agricultural Sector
Southern Africa continues to face climate-related challenges that place its agricultural sector and food supply at risk. The midsummer drought of 2024 has devastated the regional… Read more »
July 09
South Africa: Steenhuisen's Appointment Is a Crucible for South Africa's Agricultural Future
John Steenhuisen stands at a crossroads, with the power to either build on Thoko Didiza's groundbreaking legacy or let it wither. His actions in the coming months will be closely… Read more »
July 02
South Africa: What's Eating Us? Maverick Citizen Launches Second Season of Food Justice Podcast
Maverick Citizen managing editor Zukiswa Pikoli spoke to researchers, food producers, health experts and food justice advocates to find out what creates hunger, malnutrition and… Read more »
July 03
South Africa: South Africa's Overall Agricultural Conditions Look Promising
The weather forecasters tell us that we have exited the El Niño drought period and are transitioning into a La Niña event, which typically brings rain. Such a weather… Read more »
July 02
South Africa: Forging a Way Forward for South African Agriculture
To successfully achieve transformative outcomes in agriculture, state capacity should be reinforced. The various directorates in the government that run the land reform programmes… Read more »
June 30
South Africa: Tears of Gratitude As SA Harvest Brings Much-Needed Food to Nelson Mandela Bay
After devastating floods in Kariega earlier this month, thousands of people were displaced, shelters were overrun and families lost precious possessions as robbers looted their… Read more »
June 17
South Africa: Sugarcane Growers Stand By Claims of Job Losses Linked to Sugar Tax
The South African Canegrowers Association is questioning a report on job losses in the sector, which suggests the sugar tax has not caused a significant decline in employment. Read more »
June 10
Zambia: Zambia's Insistence On GMO-Free Maize Imports Will Hurt Consumers' Pockets
With Africa struggling to meet its annual food needs, using technology and genetically modified seeds should be explored to boost production. Read more »
May 28
South Africa: SA Trims Maize Output Forecast As Outlook Worsens North of Limpopo in El Niño's Wake
South Africa's Crop Estimates Committee slightly lowered its forecast for maize production for this season, but the country should have enough to meet domestic demand. Worryingly,… Read more »
May 21
South Africa: European Farmer Revolts Hold Critical Lessons for Just Transition in SA's Food System
The transition towards a food system that is resilient to the impacts of climate change will require drastic changes from production to consumption, and may require short-term… Read more »
May 15
South Africa: SA Poultry Industry Warns of Imminent Breakout of Avian Flu
State vets call for a coordinated approach between farmers and the government to effectively manage future animal disease outbreaks. Read more »
April 25
South Africa: Coca-Cola Beverages Vs Competition Commission Proved Problems in Judiciary Persist
There has been much debate concerning both the efficiency of the Constitutional Court and its present ability to produce judgments of the highest quality. As an example, Tim Cohen… Read more »
April 07
South Africa: The World Is Facing a Food Crisis, Warns Global Consultancy PWC
Global accountancy and consultancy firm PwC is not known for alarmism and is certainly not anti-capitalist. So it is perhaps alarming that it has added its voice to the rising… Read more »
March 07
South Africa: South Africa Asks ICJ to Urgently Act to Prevent 'Full-Scale Famine' in Gaza
South Africa has again approached the International Court of Justice, with an urgent plea to issue additional emergency measures and modifications to its earlier order against… Read more »
February 18
Nigeria: Nigeria Is Facing an Inflation Crisis - Even Cashew Nuts Are Now Unaffordable
The mad price of cashew nuts is not the whole story of Nigeria's cost-of-living crisis. Prices are rising at their fastest rate ever in 30 years. The cost of staple foods like… Read more »
February 15
South Africa: SA Summer Crops in Fair Condition Pointing to a 'Decent' Harvest - but Rain Next Few Weeks Crucial
Current crop conditions provide great confidence for yet another decent summer grain and oilseed harvest in South Africa, but rainfall in the next few weeks is crucial to ensuring… Read more »
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