As a result of poor nutrition coupled with poverty, almost 50% of South Africa's adult population are overweight or obese. This is according to the country's first in-depth, nationwide study into food and nutrition since 1994 conducted by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC). Conducted between 2021 and 2023,

the survey was commissioned by South Africa's Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development. For more, Peter Ndoro spoke to Thokozani Simelane Professor of Practice at the Human Sciences Research Council....

As a result of poor nutrition coupled with poverty, almost 50% of South Africa's adult population are overweight or obese. This is according to the country's first in-depth, nationwide study into food and nutrition since 1994 conducted by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC). Conducted between 2021 and 2023,
the survey was commissioned by South Africa's Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development. For more, Peter Ndoro spoke to Thokozani Simelane Professor of Practice at the Human Sciences Research Council....

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‘Almost 50% of South Africa's adult population are overweight or obese ‘ latest research

Ithuba Holdings is preparing to step down as operator of South Africa's National Lottery at the end of May, bringing to a close over a decade at the helm.

During that time, the company says it has raised billions of rand for charitable causes and supported community development across the country.

Ithuba has also expanded beyond South Africa into countries including Botswana, Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya, reflecting a growing footprint across Africa's lottery sector.

To reflect on Ithuba's legacy and future plans, I'm joined live now by Michelle van Trotsenburg, Ithuba Holdings Head of Corporate Relations...

Ithuba Holdings is preparing to step down as operator of South Africa's National Lottery at the end of May, bringing to a close over a decade at the helm.
During that time, the company says it has raised billions of rand for charitable causes and supported community development across the country.
Ithuba has also expanded beyond South Africa into countries including Botswana, Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya, reflecting a growing footprint across Africa's lottery sector.
To reflect on Ithuba's legacy and future plans, I'm joined live now by Michelle van Trotsenburg, Ithuba Holdings Head of Corporate Relations...

Ithuba Holdings to Exit as South Africa's National Lottery Operator

Channel Africa's Africa Matters will be launched in two days in partnership with Wits Business School in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The theme is this year's summit is climate change: financing Africa's recovery" - to discuss this more, Thami Ngubeni, who is one of the facilitators at the summit.

Her focus will be on financing, and where will Africa get the funds from? Ngubeni shared more...

Channel Africa's Africa Matters will be launched in two days in partnership with Wits Business School in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The theme is this year's summit is climate change: financing Africa's recovery" - to discuss this more, Thami Ngubeni, who is one of the facilitators at the summit.
Her focus will be on financing, and where will Africa get the funds from? Ngubeni shared more...

Funding Africa's climate is not an issue of Charity, but justice and compensation:  Ngubeni 

The United States has deployed MQ-9 Reaper drones and around 200 troops to Nigeria in what officials describe as a non-combat, intelligence-support role, aimed at helping tackle the growing threat of Islamist militancy in the country's north.

The move comes amid a resurgence of attacks by armed groups, raising fresh questions about regional security and the evolving role of foreign partners in West Africa's counterterrorism efforts.

To unpack what this means on the ground and for the wider region,  Abuja-based security analyst, Chidi Omeje, who is also the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Security Digest...

The United States has deployed MQ-9 Reaper drones and around 200 troops to Nigeria in what officials describe as a non-combat, intelligence-support role, aimed at helping tackle the growing threat of Islamist militancy in the country's north.
The move comes amid a resurgence of attacks by armed groups, raising fresh questions about regional security and the evolving role of foreign partners in West Africa's counterterrorism efforts.
To unpack what this means on the ground and for the wider region, &nbsp;Abuja-based security analyst, Chidi Omeje, who is also the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Security Digest...

‘Almost 50% of South Africa's adult population are overweight or obese ‘ latest research

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