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‘We have the skills but not the system’: Water Institute of Southern Africa on SA’s wastewater crisis
Nearly half of South Africa’s wastewater treatment plants are in a critical state, with untreated sewage polluting rivers and dams
SA consumers struggle as food prices soar
World food and fuel costs have dropped but grocery prices at local supermarkets remain unaffordably high
Massmart chief: Consumer spending slowing down
Massmart chief executive Grant Pattison says consumer spending has stagnated, while debt levels have increased.
Food theft spikes amid recession
The theft of basic foodstuff has increased in the past year as cash-strapped consumers battle to cope in the recession, it was reported on Wednesday.
Labour, business say Eskom hike will hit economy
Labour and business agreed on Tuesday that Eskom’s proposed 53% tariff increase would have a severe impact on the economy. ”Pricing is not the only solution; effective leadership…
Shopping centres to tighten security
Security measures will be tightened in shopping centres across the country, Business against Crime (BAC) said in Johannesburg on Thursday. Addressing a media conference in…
Minister: Why aren’t Africans running the economy?
In Japan, the Japanese run the economy, so in Africa, why aren’t the Africans running the economy? Minister of Science and Technology Mosibudi Mangena asked on Thursday. He was…