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Malawi’s Economic Woes Require Urgent Action, World Bank Warns
31 Jan 2025 10:11 GMT
The report serves as a clarion call to policymakers to act decisively, or risk further economic decline and suffering for the people of Malawi.The World Bank has launched its latest Malawi Economic Monitor (MEM) report, warning that the country’s fragile …
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South Africa has abandoned civilisation
31 Jan 2025 11:56 GMT
… many South Africans, but mostly immigrants from Lesotho and Mozambique – have … and now threatens the drinking water supply to South … lives of ordinary South Africans are becoming desperate. … government that cannot provide drinking water to its people ought …
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Reviving Africa’s Indigenous Crops: A Key to Fighting Hunger and Climate Change
31 Jan 2025 10:55 GMT
… consumed in countries like Malawi and Zambia. Today, it is … among organizations doing research on food security) and the University of … 14/1105070/africa-crops-maize-kenya-climate-change … ;
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President Hichilema Reinforces Food Security After Energy Summit
30 Jan 2025 03:39 GMT
Upon his return from the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Tanzania, President Hakainde Hichilema convened a high-level meeting with government experts and key stakeholders to reinforce food security initiatives in Zambia.
The meeting focused on …
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PR: deforestation and fires threaten natural heritage in Angola
30 Jan 2025 17:38 GMT
João Lourenço spoke this Thursday in Luanda at the start of the International Conference on Biodiversity and Conservation Areas, which ends on Friday.
The head of the executive said that the Government, with the support of international funds, has …
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Switzerland set to end development programs in Zambia, 2 other countries
30 Jan 2025 14:36 GMT
This move follows a decision by the Swiss parliament in December to reduce funding for foreign aid, allocating slightly less than what the government had requested.
The Federal Council, Switzerland's executive body, was notified of the budget cuts on …
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Report calls for action to avoid African fish deficit
30 Jan 2025 12:33 GMT
… ecology, nutrition, and food security - highlights the need … growth, jobs, and food security, while protecting the related … interventions of Ghana, Malawi, Morocco, and Mozambique – countries that have … , and boost food security. The programme has significantly …
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Zimbabwe farmers welcome pause in rains
30 Jan 2025 10:35 GMT
Farmers in Ntabazinduna, Matabeleland North Province, have welcomed the temporary break in rainfall, as it allows them to apply much-needed chemicals to combat an outbreak of Fall Armyworm (FAW). The pest had begun wreaking havoc on crops such as maize, …
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Innovative policies needed to promote growth and sustainability of Africa's fisheries and aquaculture, finds new report
30 Jan 2025 00:00 GMT
… jobs, and food security, while protecting the related … interventions of Ghana, Malawi, Morocco, and Mozambique – countries that have shown … and boost food security. The program has significantly … .1 million Africans employed in the sector, …
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Sponsored | Nestlé empowers African youth to shape the continent’s future
29 Jan 2025 16:57 GMT
Nestlé celebrated Africa YOUth Day 2024 in November, reaffirming its commitment to empowering young people across the African continent. The second edition of this impactful event centred on the NestléNeedsYOUth initiative, which seeks to provide …