Kenya: Drought Situation Still Critical
Neil Palmer/CIAT/A livestock carcass (file photo). PRESS RELEASE The drought situation remained critical in 20 of the 23 ASAL counties during the month of November 2022. Rains have been reported
Wits Mining accredited for another five-year regular cycle
The high academic standard at Wits University’s School of Mining Engineering has once again been confirmed by its recent accreditation by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). The ECSA
Food Supplies to the African Continent a Lingering Issue
GRAIN OF DISCORD The global grain crisis, which is gaining momentum and undermining the food security of the least developed countries, cannot be resolved without the involvement of the main
South Africa: GDP Rises By 1.6 Percent
South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 1.6% between July and September, Deputy Director General for Economic Statistics, Joe de Beer, announced on Tuesday. The main attributors, Statistics South
African Development Fund mobilizes $8.9 billion for Africa’s low-income countries, the highest in its 50-year history
Image:AFDB After a year of intense negotiations and a difficult global economic outlook, development partners of the African Development Fund (ADF) have agreed to commit a total package of $8.9
South Africa is set for record citrus exports of 2.7 million tons in marketing year 2021/22
he area under citrus cultivation in South Africa has grown steadily over the past decade, driven by ongoing investments on relatively high earnings from export markets. As a result, South
Big 5 set to explore future-proofing of construction industry
Global players, start-ups, digital disruptors, investors, ESG advisors, and policy makers gathering for four-day future-proofing event at Dubai World Trade Centre. — Supplied photo The 43rd edition of the Big
Yara Ghana Congratulates Farmers and Fishers
By Kingsley Asare Yara Ghana Limited has congratulated farmers and fishers for their contributions to the development of the country and pledged their commitment to introduce nutrition solutions to boost
West Africa: Nigeria Remits $100m Levies to ECOWAS for 2022
By Victoria Ojeme The Federal Government has paid US$100,324,011.33 to the Economic Community of West Africa, ECOWAS, as community levy for this year alone. The Nigerian delegation to the ongoig
South Africa: DA Rejects Patel’s Announcement to Ban the Export of Scrap Metal
By Mat Cuthbert Yesterday the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ebrahim Patel, joined by the Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, and Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan, delivered a