Tag: challenges
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 for this were Covid-19, economic decline, drought,...
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, the country needs a new urgency on...
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 made the call while addressing the fifth...
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 for vulnerable groups and those in underserviced...
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 President Mabuza made these remarks during an...