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The future of food security: Challenges that farmers are facing
According to the regional food security body, the IPC, 11.8 million South Africans faced crisis levels of food insecurity last year. The main drivers...
What water stewardship can do for corporates
MORE has been said than done about meeting South Africa’s water challenges; with the 2030 timeframe for meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) looming,...
SA explores tech solutions to water challenges
Water and sanitation minister Senzo Mchunu has called on stakeholders in the water sector to rally behind ensuring that water supply exceeds demand. Mchunu...
Telemedicine: Band-aid or long-term solution?
TO do more with less, beyond the pandemic, innovative developments in technology can increase access to care (where appropriate) and lower systemic costs, particularly...
Free State water and electricity challenges to be resolved
Deputy President David Mabuza is confident that the people of Phuthaditjhaba in the Free State will soon have their water and electricity challenges resolved.
Deputy...
Resolving energy challenges critical to economic recovery
President Cyril Ramaphosa says resolving the current energy challenges is fundamental to South Africa’s economic recovery.
“That is why we are making every effort to...
The Machines are here – 3D Printing – A genuine challenge to Intellectual Property...
Although 3D printing technology has been in existence for several decades, its recent proliferation makes it clear that never before as much as now,...
Western Cape already planning for next phases despite phase 1 vaccine challenges
While phase 1 of the vaccine rollout in the Western Cape has come with its challenges, the province is already planning for the forthcoming...
Telephonic payment solution helps companies deal with Covid-19 challenges
VerPay enables verbal commerce as businesses adapt to serve their customers in contactless ways
The novel Coronavirus has necessitated the need for a sharp step...
Challenges faced in mine illumination
COAL mining operations present some of the harshest working conditions in the world. With a complete lack of space, severely confined spaces, the presence...
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