Hard to swallow What swarming pest, renowned for destroying huge areas of crops, might just turn out to be an answer to Africa’s food security problem? Irony of ironies, it’s the desert locust…. Read more
Relief at hand Half a million – that’s the number of backlogged health claims from mineworkers with lung diseases that South Africa plans to unblock with a ZAR1.5 billion fund. The goal is… Read more
Full of energy In the next five to 10 years, can Mozambique become the liquified natural gas (LNG) regional export hub of Africa? New research says yes. There is, however, a downside. According… Read more
Fertile ground Smallholder farmers in Kenya can now use their cellphones to receive electronic vouchers for government fertiliser at subsidised prices. The e-Fertiliser Subsidy Management System pilot, which is a joint initiative by… Read more
