Garissa, Kenya – In the heart of Kenya’s arid north, a Chinese-built solar plant is catalyzing a shift from subsistence farming to commercial agriculture. The Garissa Solar Power Plant, East Africa’s largest, has not only stabilized the local power grid but also inspired a wave of small-scale farmers to adopt solar-powered irrigation, turning parched land […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Pakistan is looking to bolster its economic ties with Tanzania, with a focus on agriculture, industry, and technology, as bilateral trade between the two nations continues to grow. Speaking at a celebration for Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day, Pakistani High Commissioner to Tanzania, Siraj Khan, highlighted the significant increase in trade […]
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s agricultural industry is raising the alarm over a proposed mining bill, warning it could jeopardize food security and rural stability. The legislation, which seeks to formalize small-scale and “artisanal” mining, has been met with strong opposition from farmer organizations who argue it lacks adequate environmental and agricultural protections. The Mineral Resources […]
NAIROBI, KENYA – Flower farm workers in Kenya are suffering from severe health issues, including organ damage, neurological disorders, and cancer, due to chronic exposure to toxic pesticides, many of which are banned in their countries of origin. The crisis has exposed a powerful industry that has captured regulators and silenced critics, turning Kenya into […]
Nampula, Mozambique – The province of Nampula is positioning itself as a major rice production and processing hub with the backing of significant Libyan investment. This initiative follows a recent meeting between Nampula Governor Eduardo Abdula and Libyan Ambassador to Mozambique Saleh M.M. Elbuaishi. Abdula stated that the partnership, which draws on Libya’s experience in […]
Pretoria—South Africa’s agricultural sector, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, is reeling from a relentless wave of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks, prompting an urgent, high-level intervention by the government and leading scientific institutions. The disease, which has brought the country’s lucrative red meat trade to its knees on international markets, continues its merciless […]
ABIDJAN – In a significant stride towards bolstering food security and climate resilience across West Africa, a substantial $9.44 million grant has been approved to fortify the region’s vital rice value chains. This crucial funding, greenlit on July 17, 2025, by the Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF)—the concessional financing arm of […]
Maseru, Lesotho – A new chapter in Southern African cooperation is being written as Lesotho and Botswana push forward with the ambitious Lesotho-Botswana Water Transfer Project. This morning, a delegation in Lesotho toured the majestic Katse Dam and the proposed site on the Makhaleng River, earmarked for the construction of a new dam set to […]
Brasília, Brazil – Zambia has embarked on a high-stakes diplomatic mission to Brazil, aiming to cultivate a bumper crop of technical expertise and investment for an ambitious agricultural master plan. This initiative is strategically aligned with the development of a crucial infrastructure project, the Lobito Railway Development Corridor, which promises to link Zambia to Angola’s […]
MASVINGO, Zimbabwe – In the sun-drenched heart of Masvingo Province, a quiet revolution is taking root. The venerable Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), usually associated with boots-on-the-ground development, is now wielding the power of pixels and algorithms to transform Zimbabwe’s agricultural landscape. Their audacious “Fostering Digital Villages Initiative” (FDiVi) recently brought […]
