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Staff Report
- September 26, 2025
Botswana Invests US$17M to Modernize Lobatse Abattoir
Botswana is doubling down on meat. The Botswana Meat Commission, known as BMC, is constructing a modern value addition and secondary processing facility at its Lobatse abattoir, a project expected to change how the country turns cattle into cash. With an estimated construction cost of US$17 million, this plant is designed to replace the aging ECCO Cannery that has served the industry since 1978 and to position BMC…
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- 21 Dec 2023
Rwanda’s Revolutionary Fertilizer Plant Set to Transform Agriculture
Rwanda has unveiled a state-of-the-art fertiliser blending factory in Bugesera. Launched on December 20, this visionary initiative, led by the…
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- 15 Dec 2023
Rwanda Seeds Growth with $2M Agritech Support Facility
Rwanda has unveiled a $2 million funding initiative aimed at providing financial and technical support to agritech startups. The Hanga…
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- 14 Dec 2023
Battling El Niño: Zimbabwe’s Livestock Faces Threat Amid Drought Conditions
The ominous shadow of El Niño looms large over Zimbabwe, as the country grapples with the severe repercussions of an…
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- 08 Dec 2023
Rwanda’s Solar-Powered Revolution: A Beacon of Sustainability Amid COP28 Climate Talks
In a resolute move towards environmental sustainability and resilience against climate challenges, Rwanda is taking significant strides to phase out…
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- 06 Dec 2023
Empowering Women for Climate Resilience: Rwanda’s Call to Action at COP28
As the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) unfolds in Dubai, Rwanda's Minister of Environment, Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya, passionately advocates…
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- 05 Dec 2023
Empowering Zimbabwean Agriculture: Ama Registers 2 Million Farmers Amid El Niño Challenges
In a proactive move to bolster the agricultural sector against the looming El Niño-induced drought, the Agricultural Marketing Authority (Ama)…
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- 01 Dec 2023
Empowering Zimbabwean Agriculture: BVTA’s Training Revolutionizes Smallholder Farming Strategies
In a significant stride towards empowering smallholder farmers, the Bulawayo Vendors and Traders Association (BVTA) recently conducted a transformative workshop…
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- 29 Nov 2023
Rwanda’s Wetland Wealth: Bugesera District’s Plea for Investment to Unlock 90% Potential
Nestled in the heart of Bugesera District lies a hidden treasure trove—nine lakes, three rivers, and an abundance of marshlands.…
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- 28 Nov 2023
Cultivating Tomorrow: MINAGRI and FAO Introduce Innovative Policy Learning Programme for Sustainable Food Systems in Rwanda
In a pioneering effort to propel sustainable agriculture and food systems, the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) and…
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- 27 Nov 2023
Takunda Program: Cultivating Climate-Smart Agriculture Resilience for Sustainable Futures
In a bold initiative to fortify the agricultural sector against the impacts of climate change, stakeholders have unveiled the Takunda…
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- 17 Nov 2023
FAO’s Fruit Tree Planting Project Takes Root in Kigali Schools
In a significant stride toward fostering sustainable agriculture and addressing food security challenges in Rwanda, the Food and Agriculture Organization…
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- 17 Nov 2023
Rwanda’s Potato Landscape: RAB Trials New Varieties for Enhanced Yields
In a groundbreaking move to propel Rwanda's agricultural sector to new heights, the Rwanda Agriculture Board (RAB) is spearheading trials…
