January 30
Africa: Climate-Smart Farming Gets Funding Boost at COP28, But Small Farmers Still Struggle
Despite not securing a phase-out of fossil fuels, COP28 witnessed a historic focus on food. The summit saw over $7 billion in funding commitments, as well as a pledge by 152… Read more »
December 07, 2023
Southern Africa: Botswana Extends Ban on South African Fruits and Vegetables
Botswana announced on Monday, December 5, 2023 that it would extend and expand restrictions on imports of some fresh produce from South Africa as it tries to become self-sufficient… Read more »
November 29, 2023
Africa: Empowering African Small-Scale Farmers, Especially Women, to Adapt to Climate Crisis
As the world gears up for COP28, one stark reality cannot be ignored: global efforts to combat the climate emergency are falling short, and vulnerable communities in developing… Read more »
November 14, 2023
Africa: 'If Africa Prospers, America Prospers' - New Prosper Africa Leader British Robinson Speaks
Prosper Africa Coordinator British Robinson participated in the AGOA Forum, where it was agreed that the Act should be renewed, and the draft reauthorisation was made public, but… Read more »
November 03, 2023
Africa: AGOA Crucial in Advancing Africa's Industrial Development - South Africa's Ramaphosa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged that this year's AGOA Forum is taking place at a time when the world is facing difficulties from climate crisis… Read more »
October 24, 2023
Africa: Food Systems in the Spotlight for Change at COP28 #AfricaClimateHope
Food systems transformation is a critical solution to climate crisis mitigation and adaptation, reducing food insecurity, and environmental degradation, according to researchers… Read more »
October 17, 2023
South Africa: 'South Africa's Freshwater Realities Need to be Acknowledged, Followed by Less Talking to Win Arguments'
Water is a basic human need and a fundamental resource essential to our existence. Challenges brought about by its scarcity remind us how it sustains our world. Lacking access to… Read more »
October 04, 2023
South Africa: Egg Rationing Begins as Avian Flu Wreaks Havoc on Poultry Sector
As South Africa's worst-ever avian influenza outbreak continues to spread, Woolworths and Pick n Pay are restricting eggs to consumers in an effort to assure a steady supply,… Read more »
September 29, 2023
Southern Africa: Avian Flu Threatens to Send Chicken, Egg Prices Soaring
South African consumers will have to put up with higher chicken meat and egg prices as the industry confronts its worst highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) epidemic to date,… Read more »
September 08, 2023
Uganda: Ugandan Drug Regulator Found HIV Drugs in Meat But Kept Quiet
Members of Uganda's National Drug Authority (NDA) shocked MPs before the House Committee on HIV/AIDS when they admitted that they were aware of the possibly fatal abuse of… Read more »
August 07, 2023
South Africa: 'Erroneous' EU Citrus Grading Puts 70,000 Jobs, U.S.$800 Million Revenue at Risk
Citrus growers in South Africa are pleading with President Cyril Ramaphosa to challenge the European Union (EU) over its strict black spot laws after the EU said it stopped some… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Africa: Low Turnout by African Leaders at Key Russia Summit
Only 17 African leaders will attend Russian President Vladimir Putin's second Russia-Africa Summit which gets underway in St. Petersburg on Thursday, July 27, 2023 the Daily… Read more »
July 24, 2023
Africa: Russia to Continue Sending Grain, Fertiliser to Africa - Putin
Russia will replace exports of Ukrainian grain to Africa and keep supplying the continent with food and fertiliser, despite sanctions, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said. Read more »
July 21, 2023
Africa: Agricultural or Food Systems Transformation - What's The Difference And Why It Matters
As countries grapple with the challenge of advancing their national food systems transformation pathways, agriculture ministries, which are often tasked with meeting this… Read more »
July 14, 2023
Ghana: Ghana Passes Law to Allow Cultivation of Medicinal, Industrial Cannabis
Ghana's minister of interior can now issue permits for the cultivation of cannabis, but only for industrial purposes - the plants will have Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)… Read more »
July 13, 2023
Africa: Africa Must Embrace New Tech in Agriculture to Overcome Climate Crisis
The agricultural sector should embrace new technologies to overcome climate change-related challenges, panellists including Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Mozambique's… Read more »
June 15, 2023
Africa: U.S.-Africa Leaders' Summit Producing Positive Developments - A Post Six-Months Assessment
Last December's U.S.-African Leaders' Summit, hosted by President Joe Biden in Washington, DC, has helped re-establish ties and strengthen business relationships, according to… Read more »
June 05, 2023
Africa: Innovations in Agriculture Can Drive Climate- Change Mitigations
The agricultural sector is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, responsible for an estimated 19-29 percent, according to the World Bank. This figure… Read more »
March 28, 2023
Niger: Land Restoration, Market Gardening Make a Difference for Niger Farmers
In the bustling village of Satara, Niger, Haruna Badjie was once just another farmer struggling to make a living in the face of environmental and ecological crises. Read more »
March 14, 2023
Tanzania: Degradation, Human Activity and the Climate Crisis Harming Tanzania's Rangelands #AfricaClimateCrisis
Some of the iconic images people call to mind when speaking about the African continent is wide open expanses like those seen in Kenya's Masaai Mara and the Serengeti National Park… Read more »
February 10, 2023
Africa: Agroecology Giving Farmers an Edge in the Face of Climate Change #AfricaClimateHope
Africa has long suffered the devastating impacts of climate change, despite contributing little to the climate crisis, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture… Read more »
December 16, 2022
South Africa: Ruling Party Begins Disciplinary Against Dlamini-Zuma - South African News Briefs, December 16, 2022
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December 15, 2022
South Africa: Eskom Load Shedding Reduced - South African News Briefs - December 15, 2022
Eskom Load Shedding Reduced, CEO De Ruyter Resigns Read more »
November 14, 2022
Africa: It's Time to Accelerate the Low-Carbon Transition Through Sustainable and Inclusive Trade #AfricaClimateCrisis
A key component of equitable global development and poverty reduction is dealing with the climate crisis. International trade can play a vital role in this. Read more »
October 06, 2022
South Africa: Govt to Assist Wine Industry, Says Minister - South African News Briefs - October 6, 2022
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