Is biodegradable packaging the future?
By Mark Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, SYSPRO EMEA&I
Packaging is something consumers seldom think about, yet it is a critical enabler for much of our...
It’s not all gloom: The picture of land reform can be a success in...
Land Reform - Opinions vary on the shortcomings of the land reform programme in South Africa. Arguably, the government could have made significant progress...
Why Traceability is Key to a Sustainable Future in South African Agriculture
By Justin Platt, Founder & CEO, Zylem and RegenZ
Traceability has become a crucial element of food safety and quality assurance in agriculture. International governments...
A faster acceleration in food price inflation to another record high in March 2023
The latest inflation data shows no respite for consumers as headline consumer price inflation inched 0.1 percentage point higher to 7.1% y/y in March...
A maize mill is helping students, families pay school fees in rural Uganda
By M. Scott Frank -The InteRoots Initiative Executive Director and Co-Founder
A maize mill in a rural community in Uganda is not only bringing community...
What will it take to conserve water for the future?
By Takalani Netshitenzhe, Chief Officer: Vodacom SA, External Affairs Director
As we continue to address South Africa’s water resources which remain under immense pressure, there...
Maximising manufacturing efficiency to minimise the impact of load shedding
By Johan du Toit, Strategic Sales Executive for SYSPRO Africa
To succeed in today’s economic environment, manufacturers must find new ways to create and capture...
A call for common measuring instruments to accurately reflect the amount of work that...
Land Reform - The negative perception among South Africans remains strong that the government is miles behind schedule in reaching its threshold of redistributing...
What monsters lurk in the dark?
The impact of the energy crisis on food systems in South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa recently announced a state of disaster due to the electricity...
Three ways you can teach your children to save water
Children see what adults tend to ignore. We might walk past a leaky tap or half glass of water and think nothing of it....