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22 September 2023   •   Food security
Why electricity access is critical for food security

FairPlay founder Francois Baird underscores the vital connection between energy and food security in Africa, emphasising how the lack of electricity can adversely impact economies, social stability, and the fight against hunger and poverty.

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22 September 2023   •   Food security
Power cuts are keeping food prices high

South Africa’s high food price inflation is mainly attributed to persistent power cuts, or load shedding, which impacts essential food items, according to the Competition Commission’s September report.

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