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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 20

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Africa

AHIF holds talks on powering investment into hospitality

The Africa Hospitality and Investment Forum is currently underway in Windhoek. The event brings together the who's who of the hotel investment community that drives investment into tourism projects, infrastructure, and hotel development. We spoke to Gitta Paetzold, CEO of the Hospitality Association of Namibia after she participated in a panel discussion on Powering Investments into Namibian Hospitality   Today’s agenda also featured government initiatives to support the hospitality industry.

todayJune 26, 2024 18

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Namibia

Government to relocate displaced Angolan vendors

The government will support displaced minor street vendors from Angola by relocating them from Windhoek to the Ondangwa National Youth Service Centre, where they will receive temporary housing and support. The vendors, previously unseen in February, are reappearing at traffic lights and malls. Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security spokesperson Margaret Kalo.

todayMay 22, 2024 59

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Africa

Morocco turbocharges its e-sports economy

    By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency     Morocco's e-gaming scene is booming, fueled by a growing youthful community, dynamic esports events, and strong government support. From May 24th to 26th the North African country hosts its first gaming expo at the Sofitel Jardin des Roses in Rabat Gaming City. Aymane Mehdi, a software engineer and e-gamer involved in organizing the expo said the event offers a “sneak […]

todayMay 21, 2024 45

Africa

South Africans are abandoning smallholder farming – history and policy can help explain why

    By Klara Fischer, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences   South African smallholders are abandoning farming. The decline in field cultivation is a problem, since many of these smallholder households struggle to make ends meet. If people were able to produce more of their own food this would improve their lives. The current situation is a combined effect of the country’s historical legacy and the negative impacts of recent […]

todayMay 10, 2024 16

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Health / Medical

Social workers can help children more effectively by assessing the needs of the whole family – study

  By Chris Desmond, University of the Witwatersrand and Kathryn Watt, University of KwaZulu-Natal What do children need most? The answer often depends on a person’s relationship with the child. When people think about children outside their family and close friends, they commonly make basic needs the priorities. Food, shelter and services such as health and education come first. When we think of children we have a close relationship with, […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024 19

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Africa

Africa’s Fashion Sector Primed for Global Leadership

By Bonface Orucho via BirdAfricaNoFilter Africa’s young, innovative, and growing population, a rising middle class, rapid urbanization, and increased government support are some of the factors fueling the African fashion sector, according to a new UNESCO report. The report, 'The Fashion Sector in Africa: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities for Growth,' unveiled on October 26 during the 13th edition of the Lagos Fashion Week, shows that “the continent holds all the cards […]

todayNovember 2, 2023 16

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