If Africa learnt to feed its chickens it could feed its people: A woman in northern Ethiopia feeds her chickens. Bill Gates has estimated that a farmer breeding five hens could generate up to $ 1,000 a year. Flickr/Jeannie O'BrienAfrica, which imports nearly 83% of the food it consumes, has a real chicken and egg problem. The continent is caught between pressure from … [Read more...] about If Africa learnt to feed its chickens it could feed its people | The Conversation
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Only targeted policies focused on rural people will eliminate poverty in developing countries, concludes new report
Only targeted policies focused on rural people will eliminate poverty in developing countries, concludes new report: Economic growth is not enough to save those threatened daily with starvation. Governments need to tailor policies and investments to transform rural areas in developing countries if they want to eliminate poverty, according to a new global study released by the … [Read more...] about Only targeted policies focused on rural people will eliminate poverty in developing countries, concludes new report
Shoprite Group provides 700 deaf people with chance for qualifications
Shoprite Group provides 700 deaf people with chance for qualifications: The Shoprite Group has over the past seven years provided more than 700 deaf and hard-of-hearing people with the opportunity to complete an NQF Level 2 qualification. Following a competency evaluation, those who qualify are guaranteed employment within the supermarket group. Source: Media Update Submit … [Read more...] about Shoprite Group provides 700 deaf people with chance for qualifications
SA News: 51 people killed every day as murder crimes increase in South Africa
51 people killed every day as murder crimes increase in South Africa: At least 51 people die per day in South Africa as crime statistics increased by 4.9 percent last year due a prevalent culture of violence in the country reports AFP. Rising cases of domestic violence and alcohol abuse are the main reason to the sharp ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Capital & … [Read more...] about SA News: 51 people killed every day as murder crimes increase in South Africa
Joburg2Kili day 22 to 26: Meeting incredible people from Livingstone to Lusaka
Joburg2Kili day 22 to 26: Meeting incredible people from Livingstone to Lusaka: Since leaving Livingstone, Joburg2Kili have ridden over 500km in five days to get to Lusaka where they will be staying for their next rest day at one of Gareth’s friends, Lawrence and Michelle, who have let them stay for two nights. Source: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or get free … [Read more...] about Joburg2Kili day 22 to 26: Meeting incredible people from Livingstone to Lusaka