A World Bank economist has urged smallholder farmers to embrace commercial agriculture, which has been key in offsetting poverty in Asia. Read more »

The national assembly overwhelmingly rejected arguments presented by the minister of electricity who attributed fuel shortages and consequent blackouts to security reasons. Read more »

The Tanzania Metereological Agency has reported oddities in sea temperatures, and has warned of uncertain rain patterns that may mean flooding or drought. Read more »

Children are caught in the frontlines as clashes between M23 rebels and government soldiers continue in eastern Congo, with reports of water and food scarcities, and many having to ... Read more »

Researchers have called for an increasing focus on agriculture in climate change discussions ahead of a United Nations summit in Doha. Read more »

A group of legislators opposed to the Oil Bill - which empowers the oil minister to terminate and grant contracts at will - have aligned themselves with civil society to protest ... Read more »

Several fish species in Lake Victoria will become extinct if measures are not taken to correct environmental damage of the lake, researchers say. Read more »

The ministry of Empowerment is investigating Tongaat Hulett for trying to evade indigenisation in what seems to be a Zanu-PF electioneering ahead of next year's polls. Read more »

Floods People and water logging in various parts of the country affecting several people. Uganda Red Cross Society appealed for support and relief from well wishers to assist those ... Read more »

The government has banned the importation of genetically modified crops until a task force can carry out more research into their effects on human health. Read more »