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Food crisis in Africa: the high cost of ...

25 July, 2023; The Conversation

Food crisis in Africa: the high cost of imported fertilisers is adding to the problem

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Competition Commission: Black entrepreneur dared to challenge Airlink’s monopoly to Mthatha – then she was booted out

Eliot Mokoena wanted to fly to the Eastern Cape this week for his brother in-law's funeral. Instead, he has to drive. He checked flight prices to East London, Port Elizabeth and Mthatha, which would cost him at least R8,000 for him and his wife, he said. Driving might be “gruelling” but it will only cost a full tank of petrol to get to his destination.

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Prof. Simon Roberts discusses barriers to entry on CNBC Africa.

Prof. Simon Roberts discusses barriers to entry on CNBC Africa.

In a series of studies funded by the National Treasury, CCRED has identified substantial barriers to the entry and growth of new entrepreneurs and producers hoping to gain a foothold in the market. Prof. Simon Roberts, Director at CCRED discusses some of the findings of the studies.

Thando Vilakazi discusses barriers to entry in the SA Economy on SABC

Thando Vilakazi discusses barriers to entry in the SA Economy on SABC

In a series of studies funded by the National Treasury, CCRED has identified substantial barriers to the entry and growth of new entrepreneurs and producers hoping to gain a foothold in the market. Thando Vilakazi, senior researcher at CCRED discusses some of the findings of the studies