Zim blueberry farmers gear up for Chinese market
Farmers in Zimbabwe are lobbying the government to rethink policy as they aim to make the country the largest blueberry exporter in Africa.
Zim lifts ban on SA maize imports but imposes restrictions
Zimbabwe has lifted its temporary ban on maize imports from South Africa as it begins to feel the effects of market shortages, a development experts say raises doubts over the...
Kenya celebrates 76 years of Boran excellence at landmark show
On 12 and 13 September, Boran Cattle Breeder's Society (BCBS) Kenya marked its 76th anniversary with a landmark show and auction.
Investors in Namibia’s blueberry industry aim for the big leagues
Namibia’s blueberry industry aims to emulate Peru, the world’s fastest-growing blueberry producer, in its quest to scale up its own production.
Botswana among countries most at risk of extreme drought – report
A new global analysis by the US's National Drought Mitigation Center and the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), published in July 2025, reveals that Botswana is among the countries...
Minor economic growth in Zimbabwe as agricultural output shrinks
Zimbabwe's economy expanded by 2,9 % in 2024, according to the latest figures released by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat).
Unexplained giraffe deaths spark concern across Namibia
Veterinarians and farmers in Namibia are grappling with a troubling surge in giraffe deaths that have occurred over a large part of the country north of Windhoek. The cause remains...
Farmer’s day ‘aims to inspire and equip youth to succeed in sector’
The second annual Youth Livestock Farmer’s Day, held in May at Lethare Farm in Serowe, Botswana, drew a crowd of enthusiastic participants from across the country, perhaps signalling growing national...
Namibian government to invest millions to boost citrus production
The Namibian government is planning to invest N$250 million into the country’s citrus industry over the next five years in order to reduce dependency on imports. The Namibian government, through...
Tanzanian ‘agri trade war’ with SA looms over phytosanitary requirements
Tanzania recently banned agricultural products from South Africa and Malawi over trade restrictions enforced on Tanzanian agricultural imports.
Compensation payments to Zim farmers dispossessed of land commences
While the process of initial compensation payments to farmers who had been dispossessed of land in Zimbabwe were reported to be proceeding smoothly by Zimbabwe’s government and Zimbabwe’s Valuation Consortium...
Germany to continue funding environment project in Namibia
Germany has extended funding for an environment protection project in Namibia for five years.
Zimbabwe targeting a 340% increase in crop production in 2025
The government of Zimbabwe is targeting a 340% increase in major crop production for the 2024/25 summer season, which was a positive step towards national self-sufficiency, according to Positive Eye...
Namibia’s vegetable ban on South Africa a struggle for local farmers
South Africa's agricultural trade with its neighbouring countries has faced significant challenges over the past few years, particularly with import restrictions imposed on the country by Namibia and Botswana.
Zimbabwe to conduct first agri sector census since independence
Zimbabwe is to conduct its first National Agricultural and Livestock Census (NALC) since the country’s independence in 1980, with the support of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United...
Rhino horn trafficker receives 18-year prison sentence for money laundering
High-ranking rhino horn trafficker, Francis Kipampa of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, recently received an 18-year prison sentence for money laundering offences related to rhino poaching.
Food scarcity takes its toll on hungry Zimbabweans
At the beginning of January 2025, Zimbabweans faced worsening food shortages due to delayed rains and the ongoing effects of drought.
Japanese aid enabling Zim farmers to grow sesame
The United Nations World Food Programme welcomed a donation of R90 million from the government of Japan to support 37 000 smallholder farmers wrestling with the effects of climate challenges...
Agri investments in Africa remains under pressure
Investments in agrifoodtech in Africa is showing a slight recovery after crashing from a peak of over US$700 million (about R12,7 billion) in funding in 2022 to US$275 million (R5...
Zimbabwe achieves record wheat crop
Zimbabwe has, since the beginning of November, harvested a record 518 502t of wheat from 106 230ha. A total of 119 594ha were planted to wheat this year compared with...
