Outbreak of Listeriosis in South Africa

The Red Meat Industry Forum has taken note with concern of the outbreak of listeriosis as reported by the Department of Health on 5 December 2017 which could be misleading with the large number of photos of livestock portrayed in media coverage thereof. Listeria monocytogenes is the primary cause of the illness called listeriosis. This […]

NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING COUNCIL APPOINTS ZAMA XALISA AS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

The National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) has appointed Zama Xalisa as the new Chief Executive Officer on a 5-year contract. Prof PK Chauke, Council Chairperson, said the board took into cognizance the importance of business continuity and stability in its decision to appoint Mr. Xalisa. Zama previously served as Senior Manager; Agricultural Trusts at the […]