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South African businesses and households have been urged to significantly reduce food losses and waste in order to address the country’s hunger problem, while also addressing the associated economic and environmental impacts, including climate impacts. The findings of a recently released CSIR study shows that an estimated 10.3 million tonnes per annum of edible food, earmarked for human consumption in South Africa, does not reach the human stomach. This is equivalent to 34% of local food production, but because South Africa is a net exporter of food, the losses and waste is equivalent to 45% of the available food supply in the country. These results point to high levels of inefficiency in the food value chain in South Africa, at a time when there is increasing food insecurity in South Africa.
Kiama Council
After a comprehensive recruitment search, Kiama Municipal Council has today announced the appointment of our new Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Jane Stroud.
Mayor Honey said “The Councillors and I voted unanimously to offer the CEO role to Jane, who will be starting on Monday 7 June 2021.”
“We are delighted with the quality of applicants who applied for the privilege to lead our Council.”
“I’m thrilled to be able to announce that Jane has accepted the role.”
“Jane has worked in local government in Queensland for over 20 years and brings a wide range of planning, innovation and community experience at the executive level.”