Zimbabwe on high alert for avian influenza
Zimbabwe is on high alert for avian influenza. Department of Veterinary Services chief director, Dr Josphat Nyika announced that the country is only importing...
Avian flu hits in Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana
A highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus has been detected in Cameroon, neighbouring Nigeria, and Ghana, according to a recent notification from the World Organisation for Animal Health...
The effects of COVID-19 on local food systems and rural livelihoods
As COVID-19 took hold in March 2020, the primary focus was on ensuring that people stayed healthy and safe from infection. However, it soon...
Theileriosis hits Zimbabwe
By Lawrence Paganga
An outbreak of theileriosis, commonly known in Zimbabwe as January disease, has claimed over 500 cattle in Masvingo province since the start...
Namibia’s Bird Flu Can Infect Humans
By Lawrence Paganga
Namibia’s veterinary services has identified a deadly form of bird flu that can be transmitted to humans has been detected for the...
Namibia bans bird excrement harvesting as fertiliser as bird flu spreads
The Namibian government has banned farmers from harvesting excrement from both domestic and wild birds to stop the spread of a deadly form of...
Namibia bans movement of birds as avian influenza outbreak spreads
By Lawrence Paganga
Namibia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, and the Ministry of Health and Social Services confirmed on Thursday the outbreak of highly...
You are what your food eats
We all know the adage, ‘you are what you eat’ - how healthy eating and nutritious food result in us being healthy, well-nourished humans....
Botswana High Court grants hemp farmer permission to start production
By Lawrence Paganga
The Gaborone High Court in Botswana has granted Daniel de Beer, the director of Fresh Standard, permission to grow hemp for medicinal...
Local Kenyan Works to Empower Others through Distribution of Educational Animations
Jacob Omondi works in community health and is passionate about helping his fellow Kenyans. So, when he found out about an educational program designed...