Economy
An insight into the economy in the African agriculture sector.
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Malawi maize output to climb 8.8% as rains return
Malawi’s maize production will increase by 8.8% in the 2020 crop season as much-needed rainfall helps to raise yields, its…
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Angola has potential to supply food worldwide
Speaking to American and Angolan managers and businesspersons, the USACC chairperson stressed that this reality of Angola poses a unique…
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Zimbabwe lifts ban on GM corn imports in bid to avert famine
Zimbabwe has quietly lifted a ban on imports of genetically modified corn for the first time in 12 years as…
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Kenya’s economy to grow at a faster pace next year
Kenya’s economy is likely to expand by 6.0% next year, rising from projected growth of 5.8% this year, due to…
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Malawi economy to grow 4.5% in 2019
Malawi’s economy is likely to expand by 4.5% this year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said late on Tuesday, boosted…
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Zimbabwe declares disaster over drought as crop output drops
The Zimbabwean government has declared a state of disaster in all urban and rural areas following a drought that has…
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Bread prices in Zimbabwe rise by 39%
Zimbabwean baking companies increased the price of bread by 39%, a day after the government hiked the cost of wheat…
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Kenya corn output seen 25% below five-year average on drought
Kenya estimates its main-season corn harvest from medium-potential growing areas will drop by about 25% below the country’s five-year average.…
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