Almost 52,000 children under the age of five in the 84 drought-affected districts in Zambia are expected to fall into severe wasting the deadliest form of malnutrition within the next 12 months if urgent preventive measures are not put into place.

That's according to the data taken from a recent SMART survey commissioned by the National Food and Nutrition Commission and supported by UNICEF.

For more on this, Peter Ndoro spoke to Chief of Nutrition at UNICEF in Zambia, Kena Motlhoiwa.

Almost 52,000 children under the age of five in the 84 drought-affected districts in Zambia are expected to fall into severe wasting the deadliest form of malnutrition within the next 12 months if urgent preventive measures are not put into place.
That's according to the data taken from a recent SMART survey commissioned by the National Food and Nutrition Commission and supported by UNICEF.
For more on this, Peter Ndoro spoke to Chief of Nutrition at UNICEF in Zambia, Kena Motlhoiwa.

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Almost 52,000 children in 84 drought-affected Zambian districts expected to fall into severe wasting

The 8th China Homelife South Africa (SA) is currently underway in Johannesburg. This year's edition is showcasing over 500 suppliers with 800 booths displaying nearly 14 000 products presenting an opportunity for SA importers to directly access products from Chinese manufacturers.

However some economist says that heavy reliance on Chinese products may make African economies vulnerable to external shocks and reduce their ability to develop self-sustaining industries.

Channel Africa business reporter Innocent Semosa reports...

The 8th China Homelife South Africa (SA) is currently underway in Johannesburg. This year's edition is showcasing over 500 suppliers with 800 booths displaying nearly 14 000 products presenting an opportunity for SA importers to directly access products from Chinese manufacturers.
However some economist says that heavy reliance on Chinese products may make African economies vulnerable to external shocks and reduce their ability to develop self-sustaining industries.
Channel Africa business reporter Innocent Semosa reports...

Eighth China Homelife SA currently underway in Johannesburg

South Africa's (SA) national parks operator, Sanparks has announced plans to bring in the private sector and communities to partner in the management of SA's national parks.

Sanparks has laid out its vision between now and 2040 in the country's city of Johannesburg on Thursday.

The vision puts land ownership and inclusivity at the core of  conservation. Dimakatso Leshoro filed this report....

South Africa's (SA) national parks operator, Sanparks has announced plans to bring in the private sector and communities to partner in the management of SA's national parks.
Sanparks has laid out its vision between now and 2040 in the country's city of Johannesburg on Thursday.
The vision puts land ownership and inclusivity at the core of  conservation. Dimakatso Leshoro filed this report....

Sanparks announces partnership plans between private sector, communities

South Africa's (SA) Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube says the country's education system is under financial strain and that the severe pressure would have adverse impact on the education outcomes.

Government has cut the department of Education's budget, leading to a frustration and protest from stakeholders including Teachers Unions. The Minister has blamed the looming crisis to aggressive budget cuts over the years and fiscal mismanagement.

Now to discuss this further is Nomusa Cembi the Spokesperson for teachers union, the SA Democratic Teachers Union and Education Analyst Prof. Mary Metcalfe...

South Africa's (SA) Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube says the country's education system is under financial strain and that the severe pressure would have adverse impact on the education outcomes.
Government has cut the department of Education's budget, leading to a frustration and protest from stakeholders including Teachers Unions. The Minister has blamed the looming crisis to aggressive budget cuts over the years and fiscal mismanagement.
Now to discuss this further is Nomusa Cembi the Spokesperson for teachers union, the SA Democratic Teachers Union and Education Analyst Prof. Mary Metcalfe...

Almost 52,000 children in 84 drought-affected Zambian districts expected to fall into severe wasting

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