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07 May 2026
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Since the poultry market inquiry’s Terms of Reference were finalised last year, the sector has been met with silence.
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The promises are ambitious, tackling market concentration, barriers to entry, and pricing transparency. But without visible movement, the chasm between dominant players, emerging farmers, and consumers only widens.
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We unpack the crucial outcomes needed for a more competitive market.
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Meanwhile, a recent Special Report spotlights Gabon’s supposed plan to “ban chicken imports by 2027”.
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A closer look tells a different story. Rather than shutting out imports, Gabon is pursuing state‑managed import consolidation to secure better prices and stabilise supply. A reminder that affordability, not ideology, ultimately determines food security.
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Poultry Market Inquiry Terms Finalised, But Progress Still Invisible
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South Africa’s poultry market inquiry has technically advanced (mostly in gazettes and notices) while emerging farmers and consumers continue to wait for any real‑world impact. The Competition Commission first signalled the inquiry in early 2024, after its 2023 review highlighted high concentration and structural barriers in the value chain. The final terms of reference (ToR) were then gazetted on 30 …
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Africa’s Poultry Debate Needs Less Ideology and More Economics
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A recent special report celebrates Africa’s push toward domestic poultry production, with Gabon aiming to ban chicken imports by 2027 and following Senegal's example in poultry self-sufficiency.
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However, viewing import bans as a cure-all for food security ignores the immediate and often harsh consequences for consumer choice and affordability…
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