Young children in South Africa are more likely to live in poverty, suffer from food insecurity and malnutrition, and die before their fifth birthday than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic. This is according to the South African Early Childhood Review of 2024 which shows that the situation of young children has worsened in many ways. Senior Researcher at the Children's Institute at the University of Cape Town, says Dr Katharine Hall the COVID-19 pandemic erased gains made for young children in South Africa, presenting a massive setback we have not fully recovered from.

Young children in South Africa are more likely to live in poverty, suffer from food insecurity and malnutrition, and die before their fifth birthday than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic. This is according to the South African Early Childhood Review of 2024 which shows that the situation of young children has worsened in many ways. Senior Researcher at the Children's Institute at the University of Cape Town, says Dr Katharine Hall the COVID-19 pandemic erased gains made for young children in South Africa, presenting a massive setback we have not fully recovered from.

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This programme provides listeners with local and international news on Saturday and Sunday, hosted by Sebenzile Nkambule and Bongiwe Zwane. Listen to SAfm 104-107 Saturdays and Sundays from 6 to 7 a.m.

This programme provides listeners with local and international news on Saturday and Sunday, hosted by Sebenzile Nkambule and Bongiwe Zwane. Listen to SAfm 104-107 Saturdays and Sundays from 6 to 7 a.m.

Young children in South Africa are more likely to live in poverty, suffer from food insecurity and malnutrition, and die before their fifth birthday than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) says over two-thirds of South African agribusinesses implemented innovative activities during 2019–2021, despite the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges. The South African Agricultural Business Innovation Survey (2019–2021), conducted by the HSRC's Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators (CeSTII), shows that 63.6% of agribusinesses had process innovations, while 38.5% had product innovations. Agri SA says however there are still key issues that the new government must address. It says government must create an enabling business environment, ensuring investor confidence, and maintaining policy certainty through stable economic policies, secure property rights, and a supportive legal framework. 

The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) says over two-thirds of South African agribusinesses implemented innovative activities during 2019–2021, despite the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges. The South African Agricultural Business Innovation Survey (2019–2021), conducted by the HSRC's Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators (CeSTII), shows that 63.6% of agribusinesses had process innovations, while 38.5% had product innovations. Agri SA says however there are still key issues that the new government must address. It says government must create an enabling business environment, ensuring investor confidence, and maintaining policy certainty through stable economic policies, secure property rights, and a supportive legal framework.

Over two-thirds of South African agribusinesses implemented innovative activities during 2019–2021, despite the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges

As speculation continues on whether the members of the newly-formed Government of National Unity (GNU) will be able to deliver and complete the term together, some political pundits say the role of opposition parties now is more crucial than ever to hold the executive accountable. This comes as many South Africans and political parties have raised concern about the GNU, arguing that it is just a waste of time. Following the opening of parliament on Thursday (18 July), the progressive caucus has argued that the GNU will not stand the test of time, because its members differ politically

As speculation continues on whether the members of the newly-formed Government of National Unity (GNU) will be able to deliver and complete the term together, some political pundits say the role of opposition parties now is more crucial than ever to hold the executive accountable. This comes as many South Africans and political parties have raised concern about the GNU, arguing that it is just a waste of time. Following the opening of parliament on Thursday (18 July), the progressive caucus has argued that the GNU will not stand the test of time, because its members differ politically

Following the opening of parliament on Thursday (18 July), the progressive caucus has argued that the GNU will not stand the test of time, because its members differ politically

Amidst rising living costs and an increase in decline rates from formal lenders, many consumers are being forced into accessing high-cost credit from unregulated lenders. Due to increased compliance requirements and a reduced appetite for risk among formal credit providers, loan decline rates in the formal lending industry have risen significantly. According to MicroFinance South Africa, this trend highlights the urgent need for more inclusive financial services. 

Amidst rising living costs and an increase in decline rates from formal lenders, many consumers are being forced into accessing high-cost credit from unregulated lenders. Due to increased compliance requirements and a reduced appetite for risk among formal credit providers, loan decline rates in the formal lending industry have risen significantly. According to MicroFinance South Africa, this trend highlights the urgent need for more inclusive financial services.

Amidst rising living costs and an increase in decline rates from formal lenders, many consumers are being forced into accessing high-cost credit from unregulated lenders

Young children in South Africa are more likely to live in poverty, suffer from food insecurity and malnutrition, and die before their fifth birthday than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic.

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