Christopher Burke By Christopher BurkeSenior Advisor, WMC Africa Africa stands poised for an unprecedented agricultural transformation. Rich soils, diverse climates and increasing…
Staff Report Zimbabwe’s berry industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with exports soaring by 50% in 2024. This rapid expansion, fueled primarily by blueberry production, underscores the nation’s rising prominence in the international fruit market. With exports increasing from 6 million kilograms in 2023 to 8 million kilograms this year, Zimbabwe is cementing its position as a key global player in berry exports. The Driving Forces Behind Zimbabwe’s Berry Boom Several factors have contributed to this remarkable growth, including favorable climatic conditions and expanding commercial farming operations. Unlike other fruits such as grapes, cranberries, strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries, blueberries have become the backbone of Zimbabwe’s berry exports, outpacing all competitors in production and global demand. Key Export Markets: Europe, the UK, and Beyond Zimbabwe’s berry exports are exclusively destined for international markets, with no local…
Staff Report Namibia's annual inflation rate experienced a notable increase, reaching 6.3% in May compared to the…
Staff Report Zambia, a country facing economic challenges with a depreciating currency, finds itself grappling with another…
Staff Report The government of Liberia has made a substantial investment of US$26 million to construct an…
Staff Report The Agribusiness Transformation Programme, a partnership between the University of the Free State (UFS) and…
Staff Report Rwanda is taking a significant step towards agricultural modernization and environmental protection by partnering with…
Staff Report South Africa is currently facing a temporary shortage of asparagus in its market, but relief…
Staff Report Tanzania has set ambitious strategies in motion to meet its target of producing 400,000 tonnes…
Staff Report The Egyptian meat industry has taken significant steps to diversify its supply sources by entering…
Staff Report Zimbabwe, a country in southern Africa, is taking decisive steps to combat the sale of…
Staff Report The UN International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the European Union (EU) have joined…
Staff Report World Animal Protection, a prominent animal welfare organization, has launched a campaign called #EatLessMeat, urging…
Staff Report The Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) has released a report confirming positive developments in the country's…
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