Jing Chien

Nov 25, 2024 | businesslive.co.za | Lawrence Edwards |Matthew Stern |Jing Chien

This inward-orientation, coupled with infrastructural constraints, has hampered the country’s ability to tap into global markets, particularly in manufacturing where greater export opportunities lie. SA’s export performance has consequently been poor, marked by stagnating volumes, declining diversity and a heavy reliance on commodities. To reverse the trend policymakers must adopt an outward-looking strategy informed by solid research and evidence.

Nov 9, 2023 | dailymaverick.co.za | Lawrence Edwards |Jing Chien

AVIAN FLU OP-ED Chicken is a primary source of protein, particularly for poor households. The poorest 40% of households spend 13% of their food expenditure and 64% of meat expenditure on chicken. The domestic poultry industry is facing an unprecedented crisis. The outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) from April 2023, including the difficult-to-control H7N6 strain, has led to the culling of more than 7.5 million birds, resulting in egg shortages on supermarket shelves.