Southern Africa
Comprehensive, insightful and in-depth articles and news on agriculture, and developments from around Southern Africa.
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IMF doubles forecast for economic growth in Zimbabwe on harvest
The International Monetary Fund almost doubled its economic growth forecast for Zimbabwe, citing a bumper harvest, improved power supply and an…
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Namibia bans South African poultry imports after avian flu spreads
Namibia has banned all imports of poultry and poultry products from South Africa after further outbreaks of avian influenza were…
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Zimbabwe retains 7.4% growth target on improved farm output
Zimbabwe’s Treasury is sticking to its economic growth estimate of 7.4%, even after the nation’s president said the projection would…
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Zimbabwe tobacco buyers need vaccination proof for license
Zimbabwe’s tobacco regulator requires buyers of the crop to be vaccinated against the coronavirus before a license for the 2021…
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Malawi minister applauds Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector
Visiting Malawi Minister of Agriculture Lobin Clarke Lowe has applauded Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector saying his country has a lot to…
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BEKA Schréder’s LED lighting solution for animal feed manufacturer
BEKA Schréder has supplied the LED lighting retrofit solution for Meadow Feeds, who are one of the market leaders in…
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South Africa launches fund to boost Black farming
South Africa has set up a 5 billion rand ($340 million) fund to help Black farmers gain access to capital…
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Zimbabwe corn deliveries soar on improved payments to farmers
Corn deliveries by Zimbabwean farmers have soared thanks to more speedy payments, boosting supplies of the scarce staple, according to…
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