Tough times -- and bad advice -- are holding back South Africa's economy: South African Finance Minister Tito Mboweni delivers the mid-term budget statement at parliament, Cape Town, South Africa, 24 October 2018. EPA/Nic BothmaOver the past decade South Africa’s public finances have come under more and more strain. The days when the economy was growing and former finance … [Read more...] about Tough times — and bad advice — are holding back South Africa’s economy | The Conversation
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Fish Farming in Northern Niger boosts Local Economy
APO News from Africa: Fish Farming in Northern Niger boosts Local Economy: The adoption of the law N° 2015-36 criminalizing the smuggling of migrants in the country – that, and the closing of several gold mines, once magnets drawing job seekers – have left many people living along northern Niger’s migration routes in search for alternative … [Read more...] about Fish Farming in Northern Niger boosts Local Economy
SA News: ArcelorMittal South Africa may close some sites as it battles weak economy
ArcelorMittal South Africa may close some sites as it battles weak economy: JOHANNESBURG, Sept 25 (Reuters) - ArcelorMittal’s South Africa unit said on Wednesday it may close some operations pending a review as it looks to strengthen its long-term sustainability and battle ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Thando Ntini gets Mzansi Super League gig with Paarl Rocks: … [Read more...] about SA News: ArcelorMittal South Africa may close some sites as it battles weak economy
Established Industrialists Invest in New Capacity Accelerating Eastern Cape’s Economy – Port Elizabeth in the News |MyPE
Established Industrialists Invest in New Capacity Accelerating Eastern Cape’s Economy – Port Elizabeth in the News: Established Industrialists Invest in New Capacity Accelerating Eastern Cape’s Economy: The Eastern Cape’s existing maritime economy is supported by three major ports: Port Elizabeth, East London and Ngqura. Port Elizabeth’s major shipments are manganese and … [Read more...] about Established Industrialists Invest in New Capacity Accelerating Eastern Cape’s Economy – Port Elizabeth in the News |MyPE
Understanding the political economy of maize in Kenya | The Conversation
Understanding the political economy of maize in Kenya: A Kenyan women removes maize from husks. EPA/Stephen MorrisonMaize is the cheapest source of calories among the cereal grains, making up about 65% of total food calories consumed by households in Kenya. To meet this demand, maize is produced on 40% of the total crop area – mainly by smallholders. Kenya’s annual production … [Read more...] about Understanding the political economy of maize in Kenya | The Conversation
