Some farmers and advocacy organisations are opposed to Kenya’s plans to commercialise genetically modified crops because they are concerned about their safety. Since the government recently…
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The crisis in Somalia is predicted to worsen in the coming months as drought ravages the country and relief agencies struggle to raise funds for adequate…
At least one million people in Madagascar are battling with famine in what could be the first famine resulting from climate change According to the World…
A severe drought is threatening South Africa’s wildlife industry, with game farmers keeping fewer animals and tourists visiting game lodges in smaller numbers. Parts of the country have…
Facing catastrophic hunger, Zimbabwe has made the decision to import corn from Mexico, Ukraine and neighbouring South Africa to help feed over half of its population,…
In a move to circumvent crop loss in the previous year and expected continued drought for 2020, Zimbabwe plans to import corn. The country is currently…
Poor rainfall and the worsening economic crises may lead to a bleak 2020 for Zimbabwe especially the millions of people already grappling with an intermittent drought…
In 2020, Zimbabwe will spend 2.16 billion Zimbabwean dollars (USD 133 million) on subsidies for the staple maize meal. The country is seeking to keep prices…