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Africa’s battle against food waste: How interventions can save 30% of produce

Africa’s battle against food waste: How interventions can save 30% of produce

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Sapa calls for VAT-free chicken to boost food security

25 Oct 2024

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Eastern Cape R80m programme to tackle poverty, malnutrition

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Lessons from Namibia on curbing the spread of foot and mouth disease

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Minister halts all cattle movement due to FMD outbreak

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Grain ship in Ukraine readies for journey to Africa

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Grain ship in Ukraine readies for journey to Africa

Andrea Shalal 15 Aug 2022

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Gamtoos farmers close shop amid crippling water restrictions

10 Aug 2022

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Commodities & Fairtrade

Global food commodity prices decline in July

8 Aug 2022

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Tax Law

Minister suspends anti-dumping duties for frozen chicken imports

2 Aug 2022

Food security 'experts' don't have all the answers: Community knowledge is key

Food Security

Food security 'experts' don't have all the answers: Community knowledge is key

Scott Drimie and Michelle Eichinger 28 Jul 2022

Source: Supplied.

Banking

African Development Bank extends €121m food-production loan to Senegal to cushion impacts of war in Ukraine

11 Jul 2022

Are South Africa's pesticide rules outdated?

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Are South Africa's pesticide rules outdated?

Liezl Human 5 Jul 2022

Source: Supplied. World Trade Organization Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (centre) at the recent WTO Ministerial meeting - at the MC12 Closing Press Conference, 17 June 2022.

Markets & Investment

Understanding the WTO Ministerial Meeting: What just happened and what's next?

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Omnia sees Africa increasing farm input support amid food security fears

Food Security

Omnia sees Africa increasing farm input support amid food security fears

Nelson Banya 21 Jun 2022

Economy

Business delegation made a strong case for SA as an investment destination at Davos

17 Jun 2022

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FMCG

Rising food prices hit poor people the hardest: a close look at inflation in South Africa

Jannie Rossouw 14 Jun 2022

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Banking

European Investment Bank to support increased rice production in Liberia

9 Jun 2022

Source: Wikipedia. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission during the Munich Security Conference in 2017.

Economy

Von Der Leyen condemns 'Russia's blackmail' on food and fuel

25 May 2022

2 days EU seminar in SA showcases Europe's high food safety and quality standards and trade opportunities

Agribusiness

2 days EU seminar in SA showcases Europe's high food safety and quality standards and trade opportunities

In House Agency 25 May 2022

Seminar to explore how businesses can benefit from choosing safe EU food products

Agro-processing

Seminar to explore how businesses can benefit from choosing safe EU food products

11 May 2022

Ukraine war fuels food crisis in distant Africa

Food Security

Ukraine war fuels food crisis in distant Africa

Nelson Banya 11 May 2022

How Shoprite uses AI, machine learning to tackle food waste

ESG

How Shoprite uses AI, machine learning to tackle food waste

6 May 2022

Ukraine-Russia war likely to drive more global and local food insecurity

Food Security

Ukraine-Russia war likely to drive more global and local food insecurity

29 Apr 2022

There's a place for big and small farms in securing South Africa's food supply

Agribusiness

There's a place for big and small farms in securing South Africa's food supply

Fenji Materechera and Mary Scholes 21 Apr 2022

Mutual aid in a global food crisis: Rural South African women work together

Food Security

Mutual aid in a global food crisis: Rural South African women work together

Elizabeth Vibert 8 Apr 2022

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Food Security

Public urged to report brown locust sightings

8 Apr 2022

Rising hunger looms in Sudan, with little aid in sight

Food, Water & Energy Security

Rising hunger looms in Sudan, with little aid in sight

Nafisa Eltahir and Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah 4 Apr 2022

Source: Supplied. Russel Morena, chief executive officer of the Southern African Institute of Government Auditors (SAIGA).

Markets & Investment

Russia-Ukraine War: Faraway conflict, local consequences

Russel Morena 30 Mar 2022

Pick n Pay spruces up fresh produce retail with in-store vertical farms

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Pick n Pay spruces up fresh produce retail with in-store vertical farms

22 Mar 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: Gift Of the Givers helps Ukrainians with food and medical supplies

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Russia-Ukraine war: Gift Of the Givers helps Ukrainians with food and medical supplies

15 Mar 2022

Vaccination campaign to manage FMD outbreak in KZN

Agro-processing

Vaccination campaign to manage FMD outbreak in KZN

4 Mar 2022

Soweto youths turn dumpsite into thriving food garden

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Masego Mafata 4 Mar 2022

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Unlocking the potential of agriculture in Alexandra township | LFP's Hydro Coop

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Lessons from Namibia on curbing the spread of foot and mouth disease

AgricultureLessons from Namibia on curbing the spread of foot and mouth disease

Tania Prinsloo 19 Aug 2022

Minister halts all cattle movement due to FMD outbreak

AgricultureMinister halts all cattle movement due to FMD outbreak

16 Aug 2022

Grain ship in Ukraine readies for journey to Africa

AgricultureGrain ship in Ukraine readies for journey to Africa

Andrea Shalal 15 Aug 2022

Source: Supplied

AgricultureGamtoos farmers close shop amid crippling water restrictions

10 Aug 2022

Source: ©stokkete via 123RF

AgricultureGlobal food commodity prices decline in July

8 Aug 2022

Source: © HLPhoto -

LegalMinister suspends anti-dumping duties for frozen chicken imports

2 Aug 2022

Food security 'experts' don't have all the answers: Community knowledge is key

AgricultureFood security 'experts' don't have all the answers: Community knowledge is key

Scott Drimie and Michelle Eichinger 28 Jul 2022

Source: Supplied.

FinanceAfrican Development Bank extends €121m food-production loan to Senegal to cushion impacts of war in Ukraine

11 Jul 2022

Are South Africa's pesticide rules outdated?

AgricultureAre South Africa's pesticide rules outdated?

Liezl Human 5 Jul 2022

Source: Supplied. World Trade Organization Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (centre) at the recent WTO Ministerial meeting - at the MC12 Closing Press Conference, 17 June 2022.

FinanceUnderstanding the WTO Ministerial Meeting: What just happened and what's next?

Sean Doherty and Aditi Sara Verghese 24 Jun 2022

Omnia sees Africa increasing farm input support amid food security fears

AgricultureOmnia sees Africa increasing farm input support amid food security fears

Nelson Banya 21 Jun 2022

FinanceBusiness delegation made a strong case for SA as an investment destination at Davos

17 Jun 2022

Source:

RetailRising food prices hit poor people the hardest: a close look at inflation in South Africa

Jannie Rossouw 14 Jun 2022

Source: .

FinanceEuropean Investment Bank to support increased rice production in Liberia

9 Jun 2022

Source: Wikipedia. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission during the Munich Security Conference in 2017.

FinanceVon Der Leyen condemns 'Russia's blackmail' on food and fuel

25 May 2022

2 days EU seminar in SA showcases Europe's high food safety and quality standards and trade opportunities

Agriculture2 days EU seminar in SA showcases Europe's high food safety and quality standards and trade opportunities

In House Agency 25 May 2022

Seminar to explore how businesses can benefit from choosing safe EU food products

AgricultureSeminar to explore how businesses can benefit from choosing safe EU food products

11 May 2022

Ukraine war fuels food crisis in distant Africa

AgricultureUkraine war fuels food crisis in distant Africa

Nelson Banya 11 May 2022

How Shoprite uses AI, machine learning to tackle food waste

RetailHow Shoprite uses AI, machine learning to tackle food waste

6 May 2022

Ukraine-Russia war likely to drive more global and local food insecurity

AgricultureUkraine-Russia war likely to drive more global and local food insecurity

29 Apr 2022

There's a place for big and small farms in securing South Africa's food supply

AgricultureThere's a place for big and small farms in securing South Africa's food supply

Fenji Materechera and Mary Scholes 21 Apr 2022

Mutual aid in a global food crisis: Rural South African women work together

AgricultureMutual aid in a global food crisis: Rural South African women work together

Elizabeth Vibert 8 Apr 2022

Source: wirestock via

AgriculturePublic urged to report brown locust sightings

8 Apr 2022

Rising hunger looms in Sudan, with little aid in sight

ESG & SustainabilityRising hunger looms in Sudan, with little aid in sight

Nafisa Eltahir and Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah 4 Apr 2022

Source: Supplied. Russel Morena, chief executive officer of the Southern African Institute of Government Auditors (SAIGA).

FinanceRussia-Ukraine War: Faraway conflict, local consequences

Russel Morena 30 Mar 2022

Pick n Pay spruces up fresh produce retail with in-store vertical farms

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22 Mar 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: Gift Of the Givers helps Ukrainians with food and medical supplies

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15 Mar 2022

Vaccination campaign to manage FMD outbreak in KZN

AgricultureVaccination campaign to manage FMD outbreak in KZN

4 Mar 2022

Soweto youths turn dumpsite into thriving food garden

ESG & SustainabilitySoweto youths turn dumpsite into thriving food garden

Masego Mafata 4 Mar 2022

Impact of Russia-Ukraine conflict on vaccine supply 'unclear'

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Dr Matshidiso Moeti 4 Mar 2022

Source: The Gazprom Tower in Moscow.

FinanceThe economic blow of the Russia-Ukraine crisis

Sanet Madonsela 4 Mar 2022

Source:123RF

FinanceFood price inflation pushes millions into poverty - the time to act is now

2 Mar 2022

Source: Supplied. Metals like palladium are essential in automotive manufacturing. John Angerson/Alamy

FinanceFive essential commodities that will be hit by war in Ukraine

Sarah Schiffling and Nikolaos Valantasis Kanellos 2 Mar 2022

The future of food security: Challenges that farmers are facing

AgricultureThe future of food security: Challenges that farmers are facing

1 Mar 2022

Shoprite Group incubates 30 more food gardens in KZN

ESG & SustainabilityShoprite Group incubates 30 more food gardens in KZN

28 Feb 2022

Woolies raises R2.5m to boost South Africa's food security

ESG & SustainabilityWoolies raises R2.5m to boost South Africa's food security

23 Feb 2022

Shoprite donates 500 indigenous fruit trees to Munsieville households

ESG & SustainabilityShoprite donates 500 indigenous fruit trees to Munsieville households

16 Feb 2022

UN WFP, Impact Hub Kigali launch programme to support food system innovations in Rwanda

ESG & SustainabilityUN WFP, Impact Hub Kigali launch programme to support food system innovations in Rwanda

7 Jan 2022

Source: Walter Sturn via

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