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Staff Report
- August 22, 2024
Zambia’s Agricultural Future: How the Lobito Corridor is Driving Agro-Processing Growth
The Lobito Corridor is emerging as a game-changer for Africa's agricultural potential, serving as a strategic gateway for agricultural and mineral exports. This vital trade route, extending from the mineral-rich areas of Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) through Angola to the Atlantic port of Lobito, is set to revolutionize the agro-processing industry in the region. It is not only reshaping transportation infrastructure but also opening…
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- 22 Jun 2023
Zimbabwe’s Dairy Industry Thrives: Milk Production Soars, Import Reliance Slashed.
Zimbabwe's import substitution policy aimed at boosting local dairy production is yielding positive results, as the country witnesses a significant…
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- 13 Jun 2023
Rwanda and Volkswagen Collaborate to Introduce Electric Tractors for Sustainable Farming.
Rwanda is taking a significant step towards agricultural modernization and environmental protection by partnering with Volkswagen, a German motor vehicle…
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- 10 Jun 2023
Zimbabwe’s Battle Against Uninspected Meat Vending: Intensifying Operation Nyama Yabvepi.
Zimbabwe, a country in southern Africa, is taking decisive steps to combat the sale of uninspected meat and tackle the…
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- 04 Jun 2023
Zimbabwe and FAO Collaborate on New Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill to Drive Economic Growth.
The Zimbabwean government has joined forces with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to collaborate on the development of a…
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- 27 May 2023
Increasing resilience of smallholder farmers to climate change through multiple adoptions of proven climate-smart agriculture innovations. Lessons from Southern Africa.
Climate change is a major threat to the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Southern Africa, who depend largely on rainfed…
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- 18 May 2023
Wheat Planting in Zimbabwe: Farmers Race Against Time to Meet Deadline.
Farmers in Zimbabwe are working diligently to meet the May 31 deadline for planting wheat, with more than 35,000 hectares…
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- 16 May 2023
Tobacco Triumph: Zimbabwe’s Soaring Earnings Fuel Path to $5 Billion Industry.
Zimbabwe's tobacco industry has been a significant contributor to the country's economy, serving as a key export earner and a…
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- 08 May 2023
Revolutionizing Rwanda’s Agriculture: Seed Resilience Project Launched to Boost Productivity and Income.
International Seed Federation (ISF) has partnered with Fair Planet, an Israeli non-profit organization, to launch a project that will revolutionize…
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- 06 May 2023
Digital Payments in Rwanda’s Tea Industry: Unlocking Benefits for Farmers and the Environment.
Rwanda's tea sector is making waves as a major employer, with over 100,000 people directly employed and a significant impact…
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- 15 Apr 2023
Fishing for Solutions: Zimbabwe’s Acute Fish Shortage and Kenya’s Efforts to Boost Production.
Zimbabwe, a landlocked country in Southern Africa, is facing an acute fish shortage, with an annual deficit of 41,600 tonnes…
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- 25 Mar 2023
Rwanda’s Avocado Export Projected to Increase by Over 600% by 2026, Thanks to Horticulture Industry Strategies.
Rwanda's horticulture industry leaders are projecting a significant increase in avocado exports by the East African country by 2026. According…
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- 25 Mar 2023
Zimbabwe Commemorates International Year of Millets to Promote Food Security and Climate Resilience.
Zimbabwe commemorated the International Year of Millets on March 23, 2023, joining the world in celebrating the benefits and potential…
