World Argentine grain harvests threatened by persistent drought Buenos Aires – Argentina lost half of its seasonal soybean harvest in its main production area – the rich... Read more 17 Jan
World Bolivia suspends some food exports as strike paralyzes economic hub La Paz – Bolivia has suspended several exports to avoid possible food shortages after strikes paralyzed the country’s economic... Read more 27 Oct, 2022
Botswana Botswana to cull 10 000 cattle to curb foot-and-mouth outbreak Gaborone – Botswana, a top beef exporter to the European Union, plans to slaughter 10 000 cattle to curb... Read more 20 Sep, 2022
Agriculture South Africa strikes deal to free fruit stranded at EU ports Johannesburg – South Africa said on Thursday it had struck a deal to clear tonnes of oranges stuck at... Read more 11 Aug, 2022
Agriculture ‘It’s a complete and utter disaster’ – Tonnes of fruit stranded in EU, South Africa battle of oranges Johannesburg – Millions of boxes of oranges are spoiling in containers stranded at European ports as South Africa and... Read more 7 Aug, 2022
Business US firm denies Malawi accusations of unpaid mining taxes Lilongwe – US company Columbia Gem House has denied accusations from Malawi that it owes more than $300 billion... Read more 5 Aug, 2022
Business Malawi claims $300bn in mining taxes from US company Lilongwe – Malawi is claiming over $300 billion from United States company Columbia Gem House for unpaid taxes on... Read more 30 Jul, 2022
Countries Tanzania rescinds decision to lift ban on wildlife exports Dar es Salaam – Tanzania on Sunday reversed its decision to lift a controversial ban on wildlife exports, a day... Read more 6 Jun, 2022
Countries Tanzania lifts ban on wildlife exports Dar es Salaam – Tanzania is temporarily rolling back a ban on wildlife exports that was in force for six years... Read more 5 Jun, 2022
Business Eni gas exports resume after Nigeria blast Lagos – Italian oil company Eni on Sunday announced the resumption of crude and gas exports in southern Nigeria... Read more 21 Mar, 2022