Banana wilt; modes of transmission, prevention and control measures
By Nita Karume :
Xanthomonas wilt of banana, better known as BXW is a bacterial disease that affects banana plants. The disease was first reported in...
Common mistakes to avoid in poultry farming
By Nita Karume,
Many people will venture into poultry farming with a view to make money from selling eggs...
The Tru-Cape Eselfontein MTB 2018 is in Ceres from October 12
This year’s three-stage Eselfontein MTB challenge in Ceres starts on Friday October 12 with a gruelling night race, the main races are on Saturday,...
Zimbabwe’s Agribank obtains US $30m in support of the agriculture sector
Agribank has obtained a US $30m line of credit for purposes of supporting the country’s agriculture sector. The funds, sourced from the Industrial Development...
KEBS finds copper and lead impurities in tested sugar
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) have reportedly found copper and lead impurities in tested sugar in Kenya. The impurities which are said to...
Food Lover’s Market’s “Hunger Month” campaign raises over 730 000 meals for hungry South...
Leading fresh produce retailer, Food Lover’s Market, today confirmed that it has raised R579,152.53 during its Hunger Month campaign in May. The Hunger Month campaign,...
The baobab tree and its various uses
By Nita Karume :
The African baobab is a remarkable species in the special way it grows multiple fused stems. This is in addition to...
Improving Africa’s Health Systems To Combat Diseases
By Prof Souleymane Mboup, Director for the Institute for Health Research, Epidemiological Surveillance and Training (IRESSEF) (Institut de Recherche en Santé, de Surveillance Epidémiologique...
Access To Safe Surgery And Anesthesia Still Rare In Africa
By Asha Varghese
Africa is rising, according to various economic analysts. The rise brings with it an increase in urbanization and a population influx in...
Shell and ROSE Foundation examine the methods of responsible oil disposal
The importance of responsible spent oil disposal
For various industries, lubricants play a pivotal role in daily operations, however until recently, not many considered...