‘If I consider the last 24 months, we were able to actually support around 387 new black farmers into the sector and that is to the value of just over R3bn under the blended finance scheme,’ says Land Bank CEO, Themba Rikhotso. Moneyweb

As South Africa’s unemployment rates skyrocket, young people between the ages of 15 and 34 remain particularly vulnerable. Jeremy Maggs delves into what that means for the country’s recovery efforts. Why vaping could be detrimental to your teenagers’ mental health. And a look at Liberation Day market panic and the repercussions. Moneyweb

‘You can have retention strategies as much as you want to, but you have to create a positive practice environment for your nurses. No amount of money will retain somebody in a workplace if they are not happy,’ says Merle Victor, chief nurse officer at Life Healthcare. Moneyweb

Today, how caring for nurses can help strengthen economies. A look at why stokvel account deposits have surged 66%. Is the rapid rise of co-living spaces and micro-apartments a sign of innovation or a symptom of a broken economy? And a look at the latest unemployment figures. Moneyweb

‘What we are concerned about is that they're dipping into the savings pot, which is meant to be emergency money, and they're using it for spending,’ says Natasha Huggett-Henchie, member of the Actuarial Society of South Africa. Moneyweb

In a groundbreaking win for women’s rights, a union secures fully paid surrogacy leave for local government employees. Why an expert says government’s planned investment in air travel is optimistic, but shouldn’t be the finish line. And why the Transformation Fund should complement existing SME development efforts instead of crowding them out. Moneyweb

‘If you don't have proper human resource planning, you are not able to know exactly when you're going to start experiencing problems about mathematics teachers or science teachers,’ says Dr Mugwena Maluleke, general secretary of the South African Democratic Teachers Union. Moneyweb

Catholics globally celebrate the announcement of a new Pope. We’ll ask why maths is no longer available as a subject in 464 South African schools. Will declining sorghum production have an effect on your breakfast? And a call for South Africans to avoid driving at night, as poor road conditions and visibility cause more serious accidents on our roads. Moneyweb

‘We need to make sure that we have the right leadership, the right governance structures, and those who advise the leadership should have the requisite expertise,’ says Dr Katlego Mothudi, MD of the Board of Healthcare Funders. Moneyweb

Today, the Board of Healthcare Funders says SA’s healthcare system is being held hostage by entrenched ideologies. A new report shows that workplace flexibility is fast becoming a non-negotiable for women. An update on the conflict between India and Pakistan. And phase two of Operation Vulindlela promises to unleash more rapid economic growth. Moneyweb