insert_link Africa Ukraine prepares to ship grain to Nigeria Ukraine is preparing to ship 25,000 tons of grain to Nigeria. It is part of the Black Sea grain deal, an initiative set up last year to lessen a global food crisis due to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Tesem Akende reports from Jos. todayDecember 20, 2023 28
insert_link Namibia Private sector supports government drought relief plan Following persistent drought and earlier floods that disrupted cultivation in northern regions, the private sector has continued to collaborate with the government in supplying food to the affected areas. The Africa Delhi donated a food parcel worth over N$ 400,000 to the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday. Here’s Executive Director I-Ben Nashandi. todayDecember 20, 2023 21
insert_link Namibia Omusati Region severely affected by drought Omusati Governor, Erginus Endjala says the region has been severely affected by an intense drought which has resulted in a negative effect on crops, livestock, and water supply. todayDecember 20, 2023 19
insert_link Namibia Namibia has to spend US dollars 15 billion for climate adaptation and mitigation Namibia has to spend US dollars 15 billion for climate adaptation and mitigation, press secretary in the Office of the President, Alfredo Hengari, has said. Hengari made this remark on Thursday at the information sharing session on the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) and the end of the year of revival. “This year, at COP28, Namibia basically was affirmed as one of the emerging green […] todayDecember 15, 2023 8
insert_link Namibia Brazil donates over N.dollars 2 million to Namibian food security The government of Brazil has donated an additional US.dollars 120 000 (approximately N.dollars 2 233 200) to Namibia’s food security project through the World Food Programme. This is in addition to an earlier donation of N.dollars 2.28 million made in August. Brazil’s Secretary for Africa and the Middle East, Carlos Sérgio Sobral Duarte, during the opening of the second diplomatic consultations between Namibia and Brazil on Monday, said Brazil is […] todayDecember 5, 2023 9
insert_link Health / Medical FAO reports an increase in the cost of healthy eating since 2020 Worrying news from the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation FAO which warned on Wednesday that eating healthily costs well over 4 percent more than in 2020. The finding is revealed in the FAO’s annual statistical yearbook which also highlights the impact of natural and man-made disasters on agriculture. Daniel Johnson has more. todayNovember 30, 2023 21
insert_link Africa Zimbabwe emerges as global leader in blueberry exports In a noteworthy development, Zimbabwe is making strides in reclaiming its status as Africa's breadbasket, with a recent report by East Fruit Analyst highlighting a remarkable increase in blueberry exports. Contrary to prevailing challenges, this positive trend shows a potential economic turnaround for the country. According to the East Fruit Analyst report, Zimbabwe has outpaced global competitors in blueberry exports, experiencing an impressive 63% annual growth over the past five […] todayNovember 28, 2023 17
insert_link Africa Malawi makes first large-scale wheat harvest Malawi has made its first successful large-scale wheat harvest after trying for years to find a grain variety suitable for its soil. According to radio network Voice of America, Malawi imports 200,000 tonnes of wheat at $48 million. To achieve self-sufficiency, it may take the country four years to produce enough wheat. Meanwhile, Agriculture experts in Malawi say wheat farming is expected to produce about 90 metric tons, which is […] todayNovember 23, 2023 14
insert_link Business / Economics India and Namibia celebrate international millet year to foster collaboration The Indian High Commission in Namibia and the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation on Tuesday jointly commemorated the International Year of Millets aimed at fostering cooperation in millet production for food security. The celebration follows the declaration by the 75th United Nations General Assembly in March 2021, that 2023 be the International Year of Millets to raise awareness of and direct policy attention to the nutritional and health benefits […] todayNovember 23, 2023 24