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A carbon tax for South Africa: why a pragmatic approach makes sense

  • Written by: The Conversation
imageMajor emitters of fossil fuels in South Africa are opposed to a carbon tax. Shutterstock

The furore over the carbon tax in South Africa that is playing itself out both in public and behind closed doors is leading to an impasse. General responses to the carbon tax have tended to be overly dramatic. For example, major emitters and users of fossil...

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Why Africa offers growing opportunities for agricultural products

  • Written by: The Conversation
imageSouth African exports to the rest of the continent have more than doubled over the past 20 years. This has been driven by agricultural products, including maize.Shutterstock

The main drivers of demand for agricultural products are population growth, urbanisation, economic growth and changing diets.

Population growth brings greater demand,...

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