Africa must utilise agriculture to alleviate hunger: AU commissioner

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Augustus Consulting

Ditaba Tsotetsi, SABC News, 6 May 2025

African Union (AU) Commissioner for Agriculture, Moses Vilakati says the continent should utilise agriculture to alleviate hunger and ensure food security. Read More

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Steep increase in price of household food basket means more people will go hungry

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Augustus Consulting

Ina Opperman, The Citizen, 30 May 2025

Another steep increase in the price of the household food basket in April means that more poor people and low-income consumers are going hungry as they battle to afford to feed their families. Read More

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Vaal Dam exceeds 120% capacity after opening of 10th sluice gate

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Augustus Consulting

Enkosi Selane, The Citizen, 26 April 2025

The Vaal Dam has reached a concerning 120.69% capacity as of Saturday, according to the latest Vaal Dam and Vaal Barrage Hydrological Information. Read More

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Inflation down in March due to fuel and education prices

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Augustus Consulting

Ina Opperman, The Citizen, 23 April 2025

Headline consumer inflation decreased for the first time in five months, edging lower to 2.7% in March from 3.2% in February, mainly thanks to lower fuel prices and softer inflation for education. Read More

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At least R900 billion needed to fix SA’s water woes

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Augustus Consulting

Enkosi Selane, The Citizen, 10 April 2025

South Africa needs R900 billion over the next decade to fix its ageing water and sanitation systems. Read More

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Brics women secure R9.42bn trade boost for agriculture

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Augustus Consulting

Brian Sokutu, The Citizen, 3 April 2025

Despite a cash crunch and a global economic downturn, the Brics Women’s Business Alliance (WBA) South Africa, has announced a trade, investment and partnership valued at R9.42 billion to empower women-led enterprises in agriculture. Read More

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