How to keep safe in supermarkets, schools and on public transport: Advice on how to reduce your risk and those around you of contracting Covid-19 Source: GroundUp News. Contractor says school feeding scheme isn’t viable if only two grades return: “Normally I would deliver for 5,000 but now my delivery will only be for 677 in grades 7 and 12.” Source: GroundUp News. Covid-19: Only 488 of over 5,000 artists who applied for relief were paid: Thousands of people in the creative arts don’t … [Read more...] about How to keep safe in supermarkets, schools and on public transport – News from GroundUp
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How big supermarket chains in Southern Africa keep small suppliers out
This article from The Conversation by Reena das Nair (Senior Researcher, Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development, University of Johannesburg) is part of a series of studies titled “barriers to entry”, specifically looking at the expansion of regional supermarket chains in southern Africa. The article draws from studies that look at the spread of supermarkets in the region and how the market power of large firms in different sectors can hold back economic … [Read more...] about How big supermarket chains in Southern Africa keep small suppliers out
Why do Supermarkets feel the need to lie to us?
Regular MyPE readers will be aware that any significant event in the household of Straton revolves around food. Give us an excuse, any one (like the sun coming up) and we will make a list of what is required in order to feast and toast the event in a proper manner. This past Father's Day revolved around food - Breakfast and Lunch. One of the all time great things about my children maturing into young adults is that I am not forced to plough my way through pancakes and ice cream for … [Read more...] about Why do Supermarkets feel the need to lie to us?
