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13 December 2017
Daily Maverick
Ahead of the ANC’s 54th National Conference, most eyes are focused on the leadership race. But activists say there are important policy decisions to be made that should not be overlooked – specifically regarding land reform. The problem is, however, that at present South Africa’s legislation is woefully inadequate, and lobby groups say it’s unacceptably difficult to get access to officials. And then there’s the small problem that a High Level Panel report that assessed legislation in the post-apartheid era will probably be drowned out by drama. By MARELISE VAN DER MERWE.
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Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM) holds a 25-year concession on an area of 340 square kilometres in Montepuez, in Cabo Delgado province. Since 2014, over 830 million dollars have been raised from the auction of rubies and other gems from the mine.
https://clubofmozambique.com/news/mozambique-gemfields-auction-raises-4-2-million-dollars-225499/ via @twitter
How to say nothing and sound optimistic
Mabuza: Resolutions taken at (much criticised) communal land administration summit in May will "go a long way towards the development of appropriate land reform legislation and policies"
https://sundayworld.co.za/news/government-to-work-with-traditional-leaders-to-resolve-sas-challenges-mabuza/ via @sundayworldZA
Restitution and the Khomani San https://www.foodformzansi.co.za/land-restitution-can-empower-communities/
#Smallholders #Extension
Practical support and targeted technical assistance for small scale Zambian avocado producers brings results - Solidaridad Network https://www.solidaridadnetwork.org/news/upskilling-smallholders-remains-a-good-recipe-for-sustainability/#.YzVReE9JayA.twitter
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