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Food prices rise but 2013 cereal crop looks strong

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...

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...

UASA: Statement by Andre Venter, UASA spokesperson, on high fuel prices (28/03/2013)

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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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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