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More than a third of people living in South Africa’s richest province Gauteng can’t afford to buy enough food.
Stricter measures had major impacts on farmers’ livelihoods and food security.
Master planning has served the entwining interests and ambitions of international as well as local actors in Africa.
With a monthly minimum wage of 30,000 Naira (US$72), the average Nigerian worker is groaning under the weight of the rising cost of living.
In the face of rising food prices in Nigeria, many salary earners have had to change the quality of foodstuff they buy or opt for cheaper alternatives.
A functioning market eases pressure on rangelands, lowers animal mortality, and stabilises prices.
Changes in maize production could create complications for Kenya, sub-Saharan Africa’s major importer, because of its policy on genetically modified maize.
Companies are moving their production back to developed countries. This is jeopardising the decades-long progress in global poverty reduction.
The World Bank board operates on the basis of reaching decisions by consensus. This means that any executive director must earn the respect of their colleagues to affect change.
Companies need to reset their mission so that profitability is a means to an end - the organisation’s social purpose - not an end in itself is essential.
Not only are physical banks out of reach, people also face barriers to using digital financial services.
The sourcing of wheat has factored into the political and strategic decisions and security of many countries.
Wheat and bread play a central role for food security and political stability in Sudan.
Inequality in organisations is difficult to shift because they are entrenched by the status quo.
Investment in green technologies in sectors which cause significant environmental pollution can create a double dividend.
African countries, rich in resources, easily fall prey to aggressive tax planning and tax evasion facilitated by offshore companies.
The internet and smartphones have enabled customers to make more informed choices by using sites where customers share their experiences.
Receiving any text message increased the likelihood that an individual would pay their tax.
The price of fuel in Ghana has been pushed up by a depreciating currency and poor refining capacity.
In spite of public disapproval, food prices are likely to remain high this year unless the government intervenes to cushion farmers from rising costs.
As the world becomes more divided by this war, the Chinese yuan may become the safe haven for Russia and other liked-minded countries.
Egypt is already feeling the impact of the war, which has led to recent cancellation of tenders due to lack of offers, in particular from Ukraine and Russia.
In spite of policies aimed at tackling food inflation, food prices in Nigeria have continued to rise.
Maghreb countries are unlikely to step up to replace Russian gas supplies without an implicit nod from Moscow.