Crop farmers faced with challenges as result of climate change

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Augustus Consulting

Konelo Lekhafola, SABC News 21 March 2022

Crop farmers say they are faced with many challenges as a result of climate change. They say they have to cope with drought, floods, soil erosion and biodiversity loss. Read More

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Winter of discontent ahead as households brace for price shocks

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Augustus Consulting

Nivashni Nair and Suthentira Govender, Times Live, 13 March 2022

Cash-strapped South Africans are being warned to brace themselves for the toughest economic conditions in at least a decade as food prices spiral and the war in Ukraine threatens to push fuel prices to record highs. Read More

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Ongoing drought leaves EC dams at 15% capacity

Posted on March 12, 2022 by Augustus Consulting

Saya Pierce-Jones, Eyewitness News, 12 March 2022

The ongoing drought has left dams in the Eastern Cape’s city of Gqeberha just 15% full. Read More

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South Africa remains the most unequal country in the world: World Bank

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Augustus Consulting

AFP, 10 March 2022

South Africa is the most unequal country in the world, with race playing a determining factor in a society where 10% of the population owns more than 80% of the wealth, a World Bank report said Wednesday. Read More

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SA’s economy grew at fastest pace in 14 years in 2021

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Augustus Consulting

Monique Vanek and S’thembile Cele, Sowetan Live, 8 March 2022

SA’s economy expanded at its fastest pace in 14 years in 2021, rebounding from a coronavirus-induced contraction the year before. Read More

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South Africans warned to brace for knock-on effects of rising fuel costs

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Augustus Consulting

Kaylynn Palm, Eyewitness News, 8 March 2022

As the price of Brent crude oil continues to climb, there are calls for alternative solutions to ease the burden on consumers. Read More

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