Tag: Johannesburg
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Building resilience in Africa’s agrifood supply chains
CASABLANCA, JOHANNESBURG, LAGOS, NAIROBI, 4 June 2025— Agrifood supply chain resilience is a rising business risk; the number of days with moderate or high food price volatility for rice and wheat has doubled or tripled between 2020 and 2024. Climate risks could cut global crop production by up to 35% by 2050, with staples critical ... -
Protection of water resources key; private sector must consider pitching in
Johannesburg: Business must consider pitching in to ensure community water security, said Malcolm Curror, Chief Executive of United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK). The company said water preservation and equitable distribution is critical in the near, medium and long term. Access to water and sanitation is a United Nations Sustainable Development Goal. Large metros, like Johannesburg, ...