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Slow growth in the year ahead
Weak growth among major emerging markets will weigh on global growth in 2016, according to
the World Bank’s January 2016 Global Economic Prospects. Sub-Saharan Africa could face muted
growth due to low commodity prices, power capacity constraints and China’s economic slowdown.
Spaghetti & meatballs
If detective stories set in New York are true, every second NYPD policeman lives on a diet of spaghetti and meatballs. This Italian-influenced American dish is one of the many examples of the internationalisation of food.
Diesel, taxes and you
The amount of red tape that farmers have to navigate in order to obtain a rebate is astounding.
Gaining perspective
Farmer’s Weekly business columnist Peter Hughes reflects on the state of South Africa and the world, and in doing so realises that there’s nowhere else on Earth he’d rather be.
Mauritian-influenced fish curry
‘Vindaye,’ say my Friends Of Mauritian Origin (FOMO), ‘is not just another KZN fish curry.’ I think a Durban fish curry is a marvellous thing, but FOMO disagree. So here is an island take on a great series of tastes and aromas.
Be a better boss – six resolutions to follow
Here are the ‘Big Six’ resolutions that you need to make and follow this year.
Cooking wild guinea fowl with sherry and red wine
My first guinea fowl of the year was klapped by an Isuzu on a dirt road near Karkloof. The next two were expertly hunted by a good friend and perished with all their adrenalin safely in their adrenals. Boy, oh boy, were they tender.
Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Africa
As industrialising countries struggle to feed themselves, the world will look increasingly to Africa to be the solution. But according to a new report by PricewaterhouseCoopers, the first step is for African food security efforts to become more urgent so that the continent can thrive.
SARS – it could be worse
SARS has obvious weaknesses, but if we have to be honest, our tax authorities are better to work with than those in our neighbouring countries.
Oven-baked cauliflower, broccoli, olives and cheese
There’s not much one can do when cauliflower au gratin makes its umpteenth comeback to the dinner table, except to look hopefully in the general direction of the kitchen. Perhaps there’s something else to come? Alternatively, give this recipe the attention it deserves.
Food wastage in SA: the shameful facts
Farmers today produce a staggering 50% more food than is needed to feed everyone on earth. Why then are millions of people still hungry? The reason, suggests the National Agricultural Marketing Council, lies mainly in the widespread wastage of food.
Lessons learnt from rugby
The game we all love mirrors many of the challenges facing any organisation.
Island curry
Imagine a little French island in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Then imagine a curry that has flavours different from any curry you’ve enjoyed before… Cari de poulet à la Reunion.
Invest in women for faster economic growth
Given enough opportunity, women entrepreneurs can increase economic growth in Africa, according to Estherine Lisinge-Fotabong of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development Agency. She was speaking at the recent second conference for Women in Agribusiness in Durban.
Turkey for Christmas lunch
A large Christmas lunch takes time to prepare. Here, we use standard industrial time and motion methods to speed up production while maintaining quality.
Land reform management and building a better business
Forget about government’s land reform mess. Build your business and help small-scale farmers yourself.
Cloudy on climate change
Climate change alarmism is profoundly influencing policymakers. Yet some experts question the received wisdom on the issue, and worry that current policies can cause harm. Environmental specialist, Dr John Ledger, addressed the issue at the De Beers Diamond Route Conference.
A Christmas wish list for SA’s taxpayers
Here’s hoping that Santa will come through on at least some of these…
Hunters need leadership and vision
Gerhard Damm, the editor of African Indaba, Conservation Force’s African newsletter, reviews some of the points raised in a recent online debate concerning hunting as a conservation tool.
Christmas trifle
This is without doubt the simplest dessert recipe I know, with the exception of vanilla ice cream. The only skill demanded of you is to make the trifle look elegant and tempting in the glass dish. A second optional skill involves actually making the custard.
