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22 May 2013
                       
 
 
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09 May 2013
 
 
Food prices rise but 2013 cereal crop looks strong
food prices
Global food prices rose in April for a third straight month as surging dairy costs kept upward pressure on the United Nations food agency's index, but cereal output is expected to be strong this...
 
 
05 Apr 2013
 
WRC: Statement by the Water Research Commission, water-based research hub, study reveals South Africa's insufficient knowldge on hunger and nutritional issues (05/04/2013)
STATEMENT
Hunger and nutritional issues are recognised as a major hurdle in the development of South African society. Yet, while millions of South Africans are suffering the effects of hunger and...
 
 
28 Mar 2013
 
UASA: Statement by Andre Venter, UASA spokesperson, on high fuel prices (28/03/2013)
STATEMENT
With the latest rise in fuel prices, and more to come over the next three years, South African consumes had better develop a strong stomach for fluctuating fuel prices We have little control over...
 
 
20 Feb 2013
 
NUMSA: Statement by Castro Ngobese, National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, welcomes Minister Manuel’s decisive comments against power hikes (20/02/2013)
STATEMENT
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) welcomes Minister in the Presidency Trevor Manuel’s strong pronouncements that the proposed massive electricity hikes are unacceptable.
 
 
15 Feb 2013
 
Peak phosphorus and future food security in Africa and beyond
CONSULTANCY AFRICA INTELLIGENCE
In a November 2012 report, the World Bank (WB) postulates that the global temperature is likely to increase by as much as 4 degrees Celsius (°C) by 2060.(2) This is double the 2°C aim that the...
 
 
17 Jan 2013
 
SA: Absa, financial services provider, on gross domestic product forecast in global and domestic economy 2013 (17/01/2013)
STATEMENT
A modest improvement in global growth is forecast this year with gross domestic product (GDP) expected to improve to 3,3% in 2013 from a forecast 3,1% in 2012. A decline in disposable household...
 
 
Food security: What does this mean for Africa?
CONSULTANCY AFRICA INTELLIGENCE
Food security is a challenge in both the developing and the developed world; the difference lies in the magnitude of the problem and the proportion of the population that is affected.(2) Within...
 
 
05 Jan 2013
 
Malawi: Christine Lagarde: Address by the International Monetary Fund chief, during diplomatic visit, Crossroads Hotel, Lilongwe (05/01/2013)
SPEECH
When I arrived yesterday, I had the honor of meeting President Joyce Banda. She is surely one of Africa’s most inspiring, dynamic, and humane leaders. With her at the helm, I have great...
 
 
30 Nov 2012
 
 
 
Daily podcast –November 30, 2012.
PODCAST
Former Democratic Alliance leader Tony Leon says that South Africa's democratic and constitutional health relies on a more competitive political sphere. He said that the sooner this happens, the...
 
 
23 Nov 2012
 
FEDUSA: Statement by Dennis George, Federation of Unions of South Africa General Secretary, welcomes the unchanged repo rate (23/11/2012)
STATEMENT
The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) is pleased with the unchanged repo rate as announced by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) yesterday. However, FEDUSA remains convinced that...
 
 
13 Nov 2012
 
SA: Statement by Tina Joemat-Pettersson, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, on farm workers' historic protest (13/11/2012)
STATEMENT
Farm worker groups and unions have asked the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Ms Tina Joemat-Pettersson, to escalate their demands to an Inter- ministerial meeting to review the...
 
 
01 Nov 2012
 
SA consumer spending likely to remain subdued into 2013, economist warns
CONSUMER SPENDING
Household consumption and expenditure had consolidated itself as a key driver of economic activity in South Africa, having risen to comprise about 66% of South Africa’s current gross domestic...
 
 
26 Oct 2012
 
Land acquisitions: India’s investments in Africa
CONSULTANCY AFRICA INTELLIGENCE
In recent years, Africa has seen an increase in corporate and foreign Governments leasing or purchasing large areas of land in some of its poorest regions. These large-scale land acquisitions have...
 
 
24 Oct 2012
 
WB: Statement by the World Bank, on removing barriers to Africa's food trade (24/10/2012)
STATEMENT
A new World Bank report says that Africa’s farmers can potentially grow enough food to feed the continent and avert future food crises if countries remove cross-border restrictions on the food...
 
 
23 Oct 2012
 
SA households' food insecure – Minister
FOOD SECURITY
South Africa is over-dependent on markets and retailers for its food needs, Agriculture Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson said on Tuesday. Addressing the National Assembly during a debate on the...
 
 
 
                       
 
 
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