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...

‘Namibian agriculture needs more resources’ – Calle Schlettwein

Calle Schlettwein, Namibia's Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, recently called for agriculture to be recognised as a national priority and for resources to be allocated accordingly.

Zimbabwe commits to grow environmentally friendly tobacco

The Zimbabwean Tobacco Industry Marketing Board (TIMB) recently announced a number of sustainability measures aimed at minimising the negative impact of tobacco production on the environment. This includes land clearing.

Zimbabwe to cull elephants to feed the hungry

Zimbabwe recently confirmed its intension to cull 200 elephants to feed communities facing acute hunger following the worst drought that country had seen in four decades.

Botswana to comply with EU’s deforestation regulations

Beef exports from Botswana to the EU will in future depend largely on adherence to the EU’s Deforestation Regulation that will become effective on 1 January 2025.

Zimbabwe signs agreement to export avocados to China

The agreement recently concluded between Zimbabwe and China in terms of the exportation of avocados to China created a significant opportunity for Zimbabwe to take advantage of the vast Chinese...

Namibia to cull game to feed drought victims

The Namibian government recently announced a plan to cull wild animals and to distribute the meat to food-insecure people because of the severe drought in the country.

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