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  • Published on 19:46 GMT

    Climate change 'supercharging' deadly floods in southern Africa

    A "perfect storm" of climate change and cyclical La Niña weather patterns have been fuelling the catastrophic flooding sweeping southern Africa for the past month, according to climate scientists. Torrential rains and floods have killed more than …

    Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
  • Published on 16:02 GMT

    Why South Africa’s bread giants are going mega

    SA bread makers are investing in mega-bakeries to cut costs, boost efficiency and serve rising regional demand while navigating price sensitivity and infrastructure constraints. Key takeaways South African bakery groups are turning to mega-bakeries to …

    Source: Bakery & Snacks - Neutral
  • Published on 13:24 GMT

    Zimbabwe suspends importation of live cloven-hoofed animals

    The minister of lands, agriculture, fisheries, water and rural development in South Africa's northern neighbour announced the suspension after Veterinary Services of South Africa confirmed outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) across several …

    Source: OFM - Neutral
  • Published on 09:45 GMT

    Minister Mwanamvekha Hails AfDB’s US$1 Million Support for Malawi’s Lean Season Food Response

    Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation Joseph Mwanamvekha has praised the African Development Bank (AfDB) for committing US$1 million (about K1.73 billion) towards Malawi’s National Lean Season Food Insecurity Response Plan, describing …

    Source: Nyasa Times - Neutral
  • Published on 09:09 GMT

    In Africa, religious sisters step in as climate crisis deepens for the poorest

    Before the sun fully rises over this northern Kenyan region, the ground is already dry, cracked and unforgiving. Amina Guyo, 40, steps outside her mud-walled home and scans the horizon, searching for any sign of relief. There is none. The earth beneath her …

    Source: Global Sisters Report - Center-right
  • Published on Jan 28, 2026

    United Nations Urges Africa to Step Up Climate Action Plans

      The United Nations has advised African nations to strengthen their climate action strategies, stressing that the continent’s future economic stability and social resilience depend heavily on how effectively it addresses the climate crisis. This call …

    Source: Info Strides - Pending
  • Published on Jan 28, 2026

    Norway impressed NASFAM interventions on women farmers’ empowerment in Malawi

    The Government of Norway has expressed satisfaction with the interventions the National Smallholder Farmers Association of Malawi (NASFAM) is undertaking to economically empower and transform livelihoods of female farmers in Malawi. Norwegian Deputy …

    Source: Nyasa Times - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 28, 2026

    AfDB Injects K1.7 Billion Lifeline as Malawi Battles Deepening Food Crisis

    The Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation has signed a financing agreement with the African Development Bank (AfDB) that will provide Malawi with US$1 million (approximately K1.7 billion) in emergency relief support, offering timely …

    Source: Nyasa Times - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 28, 2026

    Drip irrigation: A game-changer for Zambian horticulture

    Zambian agriculture faces a critical turning point as erratic weather and water scarcity threaten food security. With only 4% of arable land currently irrigated, Netafim’s precision technologies are proving to be a game-changer. Zambian farmers face …

    Source: Food For Mzansi - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 28, 2026

    Policy Lessons From Africa’s Gen Z Uprisings

    In 2025, Africa witnessed a surge of youth-led protests that cut across geography, language, and political systems. From West Africa to the Maghreb and the Indian Ocean, a common thread ran through these uprisings: Generation Z was at the forefront. In …

    Source: Observer Research Foundation - Neutral
  • Published on 17:00 GMT

    President Hichilema pays tribute to diplomatic corps

    President Hakainde Hichilema has appreciated the working bilateral relations with the diplomatic corps that have continually supported reforms in the country’s economic agenda, particularly in 2025. Speaking during the annual greeting of the diplomatic …

    Source: Lusaka Times - Neutral
  • Published on 09:49 GMT

    Eswatini’s coal comeback: From green promises to black fuel

    The approval of a new thermal coal power project derails the kingdom’s green transition efforts, and marginalises local residents, reports Phathizwe Zulu. Photos: Linda Dlamini Straight ahead to coal power generation: The railway line at Lubhuku connects …

    Source: Oxpeckers - Center-left
  • Published on 20:54 GMT

    Critical Conflicts: Trump Subsidizes Dirty Mining at the Expense of Public Lands

    Key Findings The Trump administration is working with some of the world’s largest mining corporations — based in Australia, Canada, Chile and the United Kingdom — to ramp up mineral extraction on or near millions of acres of America’s public lands. This …

    Source: Public Citizen - Left-wing
  • Published on 15:53 GMT

    Warning that food insecurity in SA is worsening and children are most affected

    Imagine your food cupboards are empty and your children are hungry. This is the reality of about 18 million people in South Africa every day. Although the more affluent consumers in the country have a feeling that the economy will strengthen and their …

    Source: The Citizen (South Africa) - Center-right
  • Published on 13:31 GMT

    Skilled youths needed to benefit from agri-tech yields

    NIGERIA As countries in Africa battle food insecurity amid rising population numbers and climate challenges, precision farming involving aerial robotics systems and artificial intelligence is helping Nigerian farmers to detect and manage weeds and diseases …

    Source: University World News - Center-left
  • Published on 10:34 GMT

    SADC urged to tighten port controls against illegal fishing

    Renthia Kaimbi Fisheries authorities across Africa are strengthening cooperation to block ports from receiving illegally caught fish. The push focuses on implementing the Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA), an international treaty aimed at stopping …

    Source: Windhoek Observer - Neutral
  • Published on 10:33 GMT

    India’s Indo-Pacific Vision: from maritime centrality to security provision

    The Indo-Pacific emerges as a single strategic space in which India translates its geographic centrality into operational capability, combining naval power, sea lane security, and development diplomacy. From SAGAR to MAHASAGAR, New Delhi positions itself …

    Source: Decode39 - Pending
  • Published on Jan 27, 2026

    No Veg On the Menu: Rethinking Lesotho’s Breakfast Culture in a Warming World

    9 Mins Read In a warming world, a cold colonial legacy persists on Lesotho’s breakfast plates. Breakfast, as a post-waking meal, has long existed in human cultures across the globe, though arguably its modern commercial identity was powerfully shaped by …

    Source: Green Queen - Left-wing
  • Published on Jan 27, 2026

    African Leaders Discuss Climate Adaptation

    A special virtual meeting was convened on Tuesday for African Leaders to discuss Climate Adaptation. President William Ruto of Kenya chaired the meeting aimed at rallying support for scaled-up financing and coordinated action to strengthen climate …

    Source: Top Africa News - Neutral

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  • Published on January 29, 2026 - 20:02 GMT

    Commissioner Miller Praises Pause in Federal Equine Overreach

    The following statement may be attributed to Commissioner Miller: “As someone who has spent a lifetime around horses and as Texas Agriculture Commissioner, I welcome USDA-APHIS’s decision to postpone implementation of the Horse Protection Act amendments. …

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  • Published on January 29, 2026 - 18:10 GMT

    Commissioner Miller Statement on Corpus Christi's Water Crisis

    Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today sounded the alarm on a looming water crisis in Corpus Christi, warning that the situation unfolding there is a harbinger of what may happen throughout the state without immediate, sustained action. Water …

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