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Bloomberg
What rotten fruit tells you about South Africa's decaying infrastructure
12 minutes Posted Jul 4, 2024 at 11:04 am.
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South Arica's growing fruit exports have been a rare bright spot in a stagnant economy. Now they are in peril as well. The near-collapse of the state rail and ports company means 20-hour truck trips are needed to get fruit to export markets before they spoil. Ntando Thukwana joins Jennifer Zabasajja to discuss the threat to an industry that's one of the country's biggest employers. 

 

 

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