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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

food security

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Africa

Sudan is burning and foreign powers are benefiting – what’s in it for the UAE

    By May Darwich, University of Birmingham   The United Nations has accused foreign players of prolonging the war in Sudan, making it harder for the country to find peace. The fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces started in April 2023. It was sparked by two generals competing for power after a failed political transition. Since then, the conflict has taken on a regional […]

todaySeptember 12, 2024 31

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Africa

Sierra Leone’s women farmers use a custom called bora to access land – but it’s making them more vulnerable

  By Bankolay Theodore Turay, University of Lagos   Bora – a type of thank you gift – is a Sierra Leonean custom of respect that is often used in relation to land. For instance, informal farmers pay bora to landowners to be able to farm on their land. But bora has changed over the years and is having a negative impact on women, who are responsible for much of […]

todayAugust 21, 2024 24

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Environment

Climate change is a challenge for small-scale farmers – how a mix of old and new techniques produced a superior maize harvest in a dry part of South Africa

    By Abeeb Babatunde Omotoso, North-West University and Abiodun Olusola Omotayo, North-West University   New research into rural small-scale farms in South Africa’s North West province has found that climate-smart farming techniques lead to a better maize yield, a more regular supply of food for the farmers, and a wider variety of crops. Small-scale farmers often produce primarily for their own consumption, but many also sell produce in local […]

todayAugust 20, 2024 18

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World

757 Million people experienced hunger globally in 2023

World falls short on zero hunger goals At the recent G20 Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty Task Force Ministerial Meeting in Brazil, a new annual report revealed the global setback in achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2, Zero Hunger, by 2030. The report shows that the world has regressed to levels of undernourishment comparable to those in 2008-2009, with current global hunger figures stagnating at around 713 to 757 […]

todayJuly 24, 2024 33

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Health / Medical

24% of Namibian children under 5 stunted

According to the World Food Programme global hunger index, 24 percent of Namibian children under the age of 5 are stunted, and 6 percent are experiencing wasting. Between January and June 2024, over 190,000 (191,353) children were screened for malnutrition, with 10,151 receiving treatment. The Hardap Region reported the highest number of treated cases, with 2,891 children, followed by Ohangwena (1,747), Khomas (967), and Erongo (939). In a report, the WFP said […]

todayJuly 23, 2024 37

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Local

Sanlam Empowers Farmers

      The 13th edition of the Agra Weaner Championship Series kicked off on 09 July, sparking excitement among cattle farmers nationwide. Sanlam is proud to sponsor N$75,000 towards the project, which began its auctions in Karasburg and will continue to Grootfontein. This project provides a prestigious platform for producers to showcase their exceptional work. Additionally, four auctions will be held in the communal areas of Aminus, Okondjatu, Talismanus, […]

todayJuly 17, 2024 7

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Young African innovators are leading the charge on food security

        By Esther Musembi, bird story agency     From innovative energy solutions to effective financing options for farmers and advanced farming practices, young African inventors and entrepreneurs are finding novel ways to take on the continent's food security challenges, it emerged during a recent award ceremony in Nairobi. The award, a project of The Pamoja Founders, a regional leadership development initiative of the International Research and […]

todayJune 21, 2024 22

Africa

Young African innovators are leading the charge on food security

      By Esther Musembi, bird story agency     From innovative energy solutions to effective financing options for farmers and advanced farming practices, young African inventors and entrepreneurs are finding novel ways to take on the continent's food security challenges, it emerged during a recent award ceremony in Nairobi. The award, a project of The Pamoja Founders, a regional leadership development initiative of the International Research and Exchanges […]

todayJune 19, 2024 19

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Local

Partnering for prosperity: Nedbank Namibia’s commitment to strengthening Namibia’s agriculture sector

  Namibia's agricultural sector is a cornerstone of its economy, yet it faces a myriad of challenges that threaten its sustainability and growth. Agriculture contributes over 8% to Namibia’s gross domestic product (GDP), with about 70% of the population dependent on it for income and food security. Additionally, agriculture is the largest employer in the country, accounting for over a fifth of the local workforce. Despite its economic significance, the […]

todayJune 10, 2024 6

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