Malawi rakes in US$26m from tobacco sales
Malawi has sold 13 million kilogrammes of tobacco this season, generating over US$26 million (21 billion Malawi Kwacha) at the country’s four tobacco floors.The...
Botswana to ban more vegetables imports
The government of Botswana has announced plans to expand list on banned vegetable imports over the next two years.The country's minister of agriculture Fidelis...
Sierra Leone reports anthrax outbreak
Sierra Leone has reported an outbreak of the deadly anthrax disease for the first time in almost 30 years. The country’s Minister of Agriculture,...
Are counterfeit bearings a growing concern in South Africa?
The reality of counterfeit bearings is definitely on the increase in South Africa. In fact, the Hawks team has recently discovered a large quantity...
Blended finance for the water sector key to unlocking half a trillion dollars a...
An additional USD 200 billion a year investment in water-related projects could generate an additional USD 500 billion annual economic value while delivering...
MSC world Europa sets new standards for environmental sustainability at sea and accelerates MSC...
As she enters the final stage of her construction process, MSC World Europa is set to become the greenest and most efficient vessel in...
244 000ha of crops ravaged by rains, drought in Mozambique
Over 244 000 hectares of various crops have been damaged by heavy rains, flooding, tropical storms, and drought in Mozambique during the 2021/22 summer...
Banana paper to save East Africa potatoes from devastating worms: Scientists
Agricultural scientists are testing in Kenya a paper made from banana fibre on how it can work to combat nematodes, type of roundworms, that...
SUSTAIN project launched in Mozambique
Feeding a growing population and combating climate change whilst protecting the environment are key challenges for our future. Sustainability will need to be at...
International fisheries training in Liberia commences
The Liberian government through the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority, (NaFAA) in collaboration with the Africa Legal Support Facility (ALSF) officially commenced the start...