South African miner describes horrors for those who spent months underground
Dozens of men sat and lay together in small caves, some so shallow they couldn’t stand up. The air was wet and stuffy, and ...
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Nigerian archbishop says no one should die because they are hungry
No one needs to die a “needless death” due to being hungry, says Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Abuja, the capital of Nigeria.
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While Poverty in Africa Has Declined, Number of Poor Has Increased
A new World Bank report shows that poverty in Africa may be lower than current estimates suggest and no systematic increase in inequality, given the available data Challenges remain substantial: more ...
South African research study proves education on healthy eating can combat diabetes in poor communities
Nearly one out of every nine people in South Africa is living ... especially in poor areas where it's easier and cheaper to buy unhealthy processed food. The Noakes Foundation, a group that ...
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Fight for VAT-free chicken continues
Calls have been renewed for the government to make certain chicken products VAT-free to ensure food security in South Africa.
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Nigeria: Food Security - Insecurity, Climate Change Are Biggest Threats to Agriculture / Olawepo-Hashim
A former presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has said that insecurity and climate change constitute the biggest threats to agriculture in Nigeria. He also identified poor infrastructure and ...