Latest articles on Food Security

Dust erosion harms SA’s food bowl

Environment Sheree Bega - 17 Oct 2020

If micronutrients are blown away and the soil dries, the Free State maize crop is threatened

They came for the American Dream, but the land was still beckoning

Africa Jakki Kerubo - 22 Aug 2020

Kenyan farmers have carved their own niche in America’s agricultural landscape, providing speciality crops for the US market

African governments and the Covid-19 fallout

Africa Maria Sarungi-Tsehai, Nuru Mugambi & Lindelwa Farisani - 18 Aug 2020

The “Covid-19 Kairos” has provided governments with the opportunity to leverage the pandemic to create comprehensive sustainable economic development policies for all Africans

Preventing Covid-19 from becoming a hunger crisis in Africa

Africa Mimi Alemayehou - 2 Jul 2020

The warning signs couldn’t be clearer that we need to act now to prevent millions dying from starvation

Times of unprecedented crisis present unique opportunities for unprecedented action

Opinion Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Graça Machel, Vera Songwe & Maria Ramos - 14 Jun 2020

The world has a chance to improve the lives of women, especially those living in Africa

Not all of Jo’burg’s street traders can sell their wares under lockdown

Business Dennis Webster - 18 May 2020

Street traders are central to food security in Johannesburg. But since being declared an essential service under lockdown, street trade in South Africa’s biggest city has returned to uneven ground

Three months in, Covid-19 poses triple threats in Africa

Africa Edwin Ikhuoria - 18 May 2020

Health, debt and hunger are huge threats to the continent’s stability

There are limits to what a capitalist government can do in this crisis

Coronavirus Greg Dor - 13 May 2020

We need an entirely new way of doing things to put an end to poverty

Get cash out to the poorest now

Article Kate Orkin - 21 Apr 2020

People know what they need to buy, the payments can piggyback on the Sassa system and the money will help prevent people from falling further into long-term poverty

South Africa’s invisible majority: Women feeding hungry families

Article Julie Smith & Tracy Ledger - 15 Apr 2020

Sit up, take notice and get angry that a third of South African households have R120 or less a person a week for food, let alone nutritious food

With no nutritional reserves, Covid-19 will push people over the edge

Article Kopano Matlwa Mabaso - 15 Apr 2020

With South Africa under lockdown, many South Africans are hungry — and very soon persistent hunger will dramatically increase malnutrition

In East Africa, the locusts are coming back for more

Africa Simon Allison - 1 Apr 2020

In February the devastating locust swarms were the biggest seen in East Africa for 70 years. Now they’re even bigger

The Year of the Locust

Africa Simon Allison - 21 Feb 2020

About 25 years ago, Baldwyn Torto and his team taught themselves to talk to locusts. Now, Simon Allison brings you the story of the swarms eating their way across the continent

As climate crisis bites, cricket-eating goes global

Article Ann Mikia - 31 Jan 2020

Farming insects requires less water than cattle rearing and they emit fewer greenhouse gases. Here’s why you should make them part of your diet

Academics must reach out to the public

Education Savo Heleta - 24 Jan 2020

By sharing their ideas and knowledge, they can change the world. What’s holding them back?

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Hawks swoop down with more arrests in R1.4-billion corruption blitz

khaya koko - 22 Oct 2020

The spate of arrests for corruption continues apace in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape.

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SANDF hid R200m expenditure on ‘Covid’ drug it can’t use

Sabelo Skiti - 22 Oct 2020

Military health officials are puzzled by the defence department importing a drug that has not been approved for treating coronavirus symptoms from Cuba

National

Epic fail: Africa’s Fortnite battle

Eyaaz Matwadia - 22 Oct 2020

Forced onto the backfoot by poor ping and overseas servers, African gamers are getting creative in an attempt to play one of the biggest competitive games. In the second instalment of our gaming corner, we chat to some of the innovators

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

Special Reports

Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection