Exploring the Complex Reason Behind Over Eating
Nile Post
The reasons why people eat too much food vary. Read more »
Govt Addresses Farmers Concerns Over Digital Payments At Seccos [press release]
The Point
In the wake of worrying concerns from Gambian farmers over the deployment of digital payment platforms for the current Groundnut Trade Season, His Excellency, President Adama… Read more »
Armyworm Outbreak Hits Mashonaland East Province
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE Commercial Farmers Union (ZCFU) president, Shadreck Makumbe has warned farmers to be on the lookout for armyworms during the ongoing rain season. Read more »
President Ruto Announces First-Ever Bonus for Sugar Farmers
Capital FM
President William Ruto announced that sugar farmers will get a bonus for the first time in January 2025. Read more »
Fisherman Scores 'Blessed' N$2 000 New Year's Catch
Namibian
Fisherman Moses Muronga says while others were celebrating the new year, he caught enough fish to cover his children's school fees. Read more »
In Uganda Rolex Is Much More Than Street Food - It's a National Treasure [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
When Ugandans refer to getting a rolex, they seldom mean an expensive Swiss watch. Rolex is a popular kind of street food, made famous in global media. It serves more than just a… Read more »
Soil Solution NGO Poised to Revolutionize Agriculture By Using Ai
The Point
Soil Solution, an NGO which is operating in The Gambia, in partnership with the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), and the Circular Agriculture Solutions, has plans to… Read more »
'We Can Only Die Once, So What's There to Fear?' in War-Stricken Sudan, Truck Drivers Persevere to Tackle Famine
WFP
In November, World Food Programme trucks finally arrived at the famine-stricken Zamzam camp in North Darfur and other hard-to-reach locations - this is how Read more »
Special Report - Yonna Group Largest Rice Consignment Arrives
The Point
The long-awaited Yonna Group rice consignment of over 14,500 metric tons of 100% broken rice from India has finally arrived at the Banjul Port. This is part of Yonna Group's dream… Read more »
UPDF Deployment On Coffee Farms May Backfire, Analysts Warn
Nile Post
The President announced the plan during his New Year's address, citing a report from the National Defense College, Njeru, which highlighted the growing issue of premature coffee… Read more »
Farmers Urged to Stop Planting Major Crops
The Herald
Experts have indicated that the planting window for major crops, particularly maize has expired, although farmers targeting to produce sunflower and sugar bean can still plant. Read more »
Recent Rains Improve Crop, Livestock Situation
The Herald
RECENT rainfall activity across Zimbabwe has reignited optimism among farmers as crops and livestock show significant signs of recovery after enduring the severe heat of the dry… Read more »
Chakwera Scales Up Feeding the Hungry - 4.5 Million of Targeted 5.7 Million Hunger-Stricken Reached With Relief Food
Nyasa Times
President Lazarus Chakwera's government has made significant progress in addressing the nation's food insecurity crisis, reaching 4.5 million people with relief maize as part of… Read more »
Legislators Call On Government to Support Farmers to Overcome Poor Harvest
Foroyaa
During their closing debate on Monday, 23 December 2024, members of the National Assembly took turns to lament the poor groundnut harvest this season. They also called on the… Read more »
Tinubu, a President in Denial? [opinion]
Vanguard
There is no denying the fact that for many Nigerians, this is their bleakest Christmas ever. It is not because they have lost the zeal to celebrate. No! They simply cannot afford… Read more »
