Sep 6, 2024 | 2024, agriculture, insurance, South Africa
The agriculture sector is integral to both the South African economy as well as our food security. According to the latest Santam Insurance Barometer report, the industry contributes around R400 billion to gross domestic product each year, supports 870 000 jobs, and...
Feb 24, 2023 | agriculture, food security, insurance
Approximately 11% (6.5 million) of South Africa’s population is food insecure. While the effects of the pandemic exacerbated this insecurity, the country has been in a hunger crisis for many years, driven by instability, poverty, and an increasing population, and...