insert_link South Africa South Africa’s FF Plus calls for stronger controls to contain FMD (Photo credit: Bayer) The Freedom Front Plus has urged authorities to strengthen measures to protect areas that remain free of foot-and-mouth disease, warning that outbreaks are disrupting livestock markets. FF Plus member Wynand Boshoff says the movement of infected animals must be strictly prohibited and that proper documentation proving disease-free status is essential. He identified provincial borders and auction pens as key control points in preventing further spread. Boshoff added […] today27 January, 2026
insert_link Africa Botswana Vaccine Institute supports regional response to FMD outbreak 23 January 2026 - The Botswana Vaccine Institute (BVI) has reaffirmed its commitment to regional animal health as Southern Africa faces an escalating Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak across several SADC member states. Acknowledging the scale and urgency of the situation in a press release, BVI says it has activated technical support deployments as part of its customer value proposition and long-standing role in regional disease control. A technical […] today26 January, 2026
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s foot and mouth disease cases climb to 223 (Photo by: Reuters) Foot-and-mouth disease infections have risen sharply in South Africa’s Free State province, with authorities confirming 29 new cases that push the total to 223. The spike has intensified pressure on agricultural officials as they work to contain the outbreak in one of the country’s key livestock regions. The provincial Department of Agriculture says multiple outbreak zones have been identified, triggering strict quarantines and movement controls on affected […] today20 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Agribank steps in to help farmers with arrears relief programme Agribank has introduced an Arrears Relief Rollout Programme to assist farmers struggling to meet their loan repayments. The initiative targets producers affected by drought, climate change, and global economic pressures. Chief Executive Officer Dr. Raphael Karuaihe said many clients work diligently to stay on top of their obligations, but unpredictable weather patterns and limited market access have left some farming businesses under financial stress. While an agricultural insurance product would […] today23 September, 2025
insert_link Africa Namiba and Mozambique promote fair and responsible investment President of the Republic of Namibia on the Occasion of the Seventh (7th) C-10 Summit to Commemorate the Twentieth (20th) Anniversary of the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration, 21 September 2025 New York (Photo: Namibian Presidency X) Speaking at the 41st Annual Awards Gala Dinner of the Africa America Institute (AAI), President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo discussed the importance of responsible investment in Africa. The […] today22 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Kavango East unemployment reaches 52% Statistics (Photo: Cirrus Capital) The unemployment rate in Kavango East has increased to 52% in 2023, up from 48% in 2011, according to data released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). According to the Namibia Press Agency, youth unemployment in the region remains high at 60.4%. Ndiyona Constituency recorded the highest unemployment rates, with 65% overall and 73% among young people. The Namibia Press Agency reports that most employed residents […] today17 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Dâures Green Hydrogen Village launches phase two fertiliser project Dâures Green Hydrogen Village aerial view (Photo by: Nadine Ramdass for engineeringnews.co.za/) The Dâures Green Hydrogen Village near Uis has launched the second phase of its project to produce synthetic fertilisers by 2026. The initiative uses solar power to generate green hydrogen, which is converted into ammonia for the production of ammonium sulphate fertiliser. A groundbreaking ceremony was held to mark the start of construction of the fertiliser plant, which […] today15 September, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics South Africa to submit revised tariff offer to U.S. South Africa’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau (Photo: engineeringnews.co.za) South Africa’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, announced that the cabinet has approved the submission of a revised tariff offer to the United States as the foundation for ongoing negotiations. This move comes in response to the recent 30-percent tariff imposed by the US on certain South African imports, which has sparked concerns among exporters […] today12 August, 2025
insert_link Africa Hunger must never be a weapon of war, UN warns at Africa Summit UN Secretary‑General António Guterres has cautioned that hunger should never be used as a tool of war, speaking via video message at the UN Food Systems Summit in Ethiopia. He emphasized that conflict zones such as Gaza and Sudan are exacerbating food insecurity across the continent. Guterres, according to the Associated Press, noted that around 280 million Africans are malnourished, with nearly 3.4 million at risk of famine, despite global […] today29 July, 2025
