Xenophobia threatens SA’s African trade ambitions

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Dairy farmers squeezed as milk prices fall and costs soar. The R2bn plan to tackle child stunting. And Africa’s energy wake-up call – cutting dependence in a world of oil shocks.

15 Oct 6AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

[TOP STORY] SA needs a new strategy to drive growth and jobs

‘We have to make sure that we encourage entrepreneurship, we encourage individuals and small companies to innovate, and we also find partnerships,’ says Alan Hirsch, head of the Migration Governance Reform in Africa programme, New South Institute.

16 Oct 8AM 8 min

Farming alongside leopards: Can coexistence work?

What will it take to create jobs and tackle SA’s unemployment crisis? Blocking bets via mobile networks could trigger legal showdown. And the staggering cost of SA’s food waste.

16 Oct 6AM 37 min

[TOP STORY] Dairy farmers squeezed as Lactalis cuts milk prices by 10%

‘Most of these guys are running at a loss, especially when it's a 70 cents reduction, which is a 10% reduction that you just can't afford anymore,’ says André van Heerden, chief executive of Samilco.

15 Oct 9AM 7 min

[TOP STORY] Cape Town’s water supply is stable, but for how long?

‘We need to start using water more responsibly and eventually reduce water usage should there be no rains in this particular month,’ says Dr Zahid Badroodien, MMC for Cape Town’s water and sanitation.

14 Oct 8AM 8 min

Why you’re paying 16.2% more for chicken

Is Cape Town heading for another water crisis? The push to make SA’s gender budget deliver. And where property investors are putting their money as economic pressure mounts.

14 Oct 6AM 34 min