Nigeria’s oil fields where Shell has been operating for decades have been described as a wasteland in which oil spills have led to destruction of…
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The Eastern Cape High Court in Makhanda is set to hear an application brought by environmental rights groups against plans by multinational petroleum company Shell…
Restitution land claims are still outstanding more than 2 years after a 2019 Constitutional Court order that government finalise them writes Molatelo Mohale THE Restitution of…
In most parts rural women participate in crop production and livestock care, provide food, water and fuel for their families, and engage in off-farm activities to diversify their families’ livelihoods. In addition, they carry out most of the unpaid care work in rural areas including caring for children, older persons and the sick. They are also the predominant labour providers in agri-businesses and agro-industries.
The extractives industry is notorious for its negative impact on the environment and host communities. With investors waiting in the wings to cash in on…
As the world marks World Water Day on Monday 22 March the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations warns that just 30 years…
Whilst studying for his business degree, Emmanuel had dreams of being an entrepreneur and earning good money. But after he graduated, the 29-year-old struggled to…
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a dramatic loss of human life worldwide and presents an unprecedented challenge to public health, food systems and the world of work.
Lucas Ledwaba White commercial farmers should speak out against the violent brutality and gross violation of human rights black employees in the sector are subjected…
The image of commercial agriculture being the preserve of white men in safari suits is fast becoming a hazy memory. Young black farmers are staking a claim in the field despite challenges