Malawi is facing another maize shortage even as some traders have started exporting the staple food, leaving farmers selling their produce below government-recommended prices. This troubling development comes at a …
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Stakeholders Push for Cold Chain Infrastructure to Reduce Post-Harvest Loss in Nigeria
Stakeholders in the agricultural sector have called for more investment in cold chain facilities to cut down on post-harvest losses and boost food security in the country. They made this …
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Nigeria’s Oil Production Falls Again in May, Casting Doubts on 2mbpd Target
Efforts by the Federal Government to raise oil production above two million barrels per day have suffered another setback. Daily oil production fell again in May, dropping from 1.68 million …
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President Tinubu Says Nigeria Is on Path to Food Sovereignty
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that Nigeria is on its way to food sovereignty due to the policies his administration has put in place. He made this statement on …
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South Africa to Ratify Landmark High Seas Treaty Within a Year
South Africa has officially pledged to ratify the historic High Seas Treaty within the next year, a move that reinforces its commitment to global marine biodiversity protection. This development was …
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Tanzania Reaffirms Commitment to Quality Education
Today, as Africa observes the International Day of the African Child under the theme “Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights”, Tanzania has seized the moment to reaffirm its strong commitment …
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The South African Cabinet has officially banned the importation of Terbufos, a highly toxic organophosphate pesticide, following its link to the tragic deaths of six children in Soweto’s Naledi area …
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NKHATA BAY — In a major step toward modernising border security and migration management, Malawi has launched a one-year pilot phase of the Marine Border Project in Nkhata Bay District, …
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US Warns Zimbabwe May Miss Tariff Relief Deadline Amid Trade Talks Delays
HARARE, ZIMBABWE — Hopes for Zimbabwe to secure lower tariffs on its exports to the United States could be dashed due to time constraints, despite a temporary suspension granted by …
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IMF Demands Fiscal Discipline and Forex Reforms as Zimbabwe Pushes for Economic Recovery
HARARE, ZIMBABWE — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is pressing Zimbabwe’s government to take bold and sustained steps to fix its economy. The global lender wants the country to show …