The informal seed sector in Africa is massive – 90% of farmers get their seeds from there. Shawn McGuireAfrican governments and donors have spent huge sums of money on seed systems. Simply put, seed systems are networks of organisations, individuals, and rules that produce and distribute seed. African governments, as well as donors, have invested in seed systems for decades, … [Read more...] about Africa’s informal seed system needs to brought in from the cold | The Conversation
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Starting or growing a business? Get your free ticket to Africa’s biggest exhibition of its kind
Mike Anderson, NSBC Founder & CEO The 2016 annual My Business Expo is back in Johannesburg on 10 March at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand. Now in its eighth successful year, My Business Expo is Africa’s biggest and most successful Business exhibition for anyone looking to start or expand a Business. Hosted by the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC) the expo … [Read more...] about Starting or growing a business? Get your free ticket to Africa’s biggest exhibition of its kind
South Africa’s civil servants are the country’s new labour elite | The Conversation
Public sector trade unions now dominate union membership in South Africa. Reuters/Siphiwe SibekoFoundation essay: Our foundation essays are longer than usual and take a wider look at a key issue affecting society. The rise of public sector employment in South Africa has a much greater potential import than the private sector for the future trajectory of the economy’s … [Read more...] about South Africa’s civil servants are the country’s new labour elite | The Conversation
How South Africa’s financial sector handles risks linked to social media | The Conversation
Organisations increasingly need to put procedures and practices in place to manage their reputation in the social media age. ShutterstockThe main focus of debates about social media is increasingly about the risks involved with its use. This is particularly true when it comes to large companies. Combined with the use of smartphones, social media is, for many, blurring the lines … [Read more...] about How South Africa’s financial sector handles risks linked to social media | The Conversation
Why southern Africa’s peace parks are sliding into war parks | The Conversation
Violence to protect rhinos in southern Africa's peace parks is the compete opposite of what the parks stand for. ShutterstockMany books have been written on peace and war. But proposals to promote peace among nations through nature conservation in the war-torn borderlands of India and Pakistan, North and South Korea and other regions have only recently become prominent. … [Read more...] about Why southern Africa’s peace parks are sliding into war parks | The Conversation
