UN biodiversity chief urges COP26 climate talks to prioritise nature

Reuters, 27 October 2021

Any new pledges made at the upcoming COP26 climate summit must include protection and restoration of natural areas, said the UN biodiversity chief – a move that could give a boost to ongoing efforts to broker a separate global nature pact. Read More

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Inflation hits 5% for the second time in 2021

Ina Opperman, The Citizen, 20 October 2021

Inflation reached 5% for the second time this year in September 2021 with 5.0%, 0.2% up from 4.9% in August and 4.6% in July, representing the fifth consecutive month with annual inflation above the 4.5% midpoint of the South African Reserve Bank’s monetary policy target range. Read More

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Massive month-end fuel price hike could be ‘catastrophic’, warns the AA

Sowetan Live Motoring Reporter and AASA,

Current data is predicting fuel price hikes of catastrophic proportions at the end of October for November. Read More

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More than 40% of South Africans go to bed hungry every night

IOL Reporter, 12 October 2021

A recent survey has shed light on the alarming numbers of households that go to bed on an empty stomach every night. Read More

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Climate change poses crisis, says Cyril Ramaphosa

Dineo Faku, IOL Business Report, 12 October 2021

President Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africa is developing detailed plans to enable a just transition to a low-carbon economy and has highlighted the effects of climate change. Read More

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Pandemic, looting mean food price hikes, Competition Commission says

Sipokazi Fokazi, Times Live, 14 September 2021

The recent violent looting in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng has resulted in high food prices, particularly on essential items such cooking oil, potatoes, meat and sugar. Read More

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