Delegates from the Eastern and Southern Africa Groundnut Breeding Network during the strategy meeting held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (Photo CIMMYT) The Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) Groundnut Breeding Program held its mid-year review from June 16–18, …

Recognising the Programme Director and Invited Speakers, Representatives of International Organisations, Delegates from South African Institutions and Partners, Public and Private Sector Representatives, Financiers, Project Developers, Members of the Media …

The 2025/2026 grape season presented South African producers with challenging conditions. Adverse weather in the early production regions and late rainfall in the Hex River Valley required careful vineyard management and operational flexibility. …

In his keynote address, LEA Caretaker Chief Executive Officer Thato Jensen linked the workshop to Botswana's economic diversification agenda, positioning agriculture and agro-processing as drivers of export growth and employment. "Our objective is …

Role players and stakeholders in Namibia's gambling industry regulation gathered in Swakopmund to review the country's gambling strategy. The discussions centred on boosting revenue, tightening regulation, and protecting vulnerable communities from …

Malawi has committed about 550 000 hectares of public forest, close to 6% of the country’s land area, to a 40-year carbon-credit arrangement before parliament has passed a dedicated law to regulate such deals. Malawi has committed about 550 000 hectares of …

Spanish deliveries in the form of Navelate, Salustiana, and Lane Late set the tone. Their availability was somewhat limited. Imports from Turkey in the form of Washington Navel also lost some momentum. Valencia Late arrivals from Egypt increased, while …

India is exporting far fewer grapes to Europe this season, with volumes already 40% behind last year, says Manoj Lahane of Haritpane Agro Exports. "India shipped approximately 2,100 to 2,200 containers across the EU and 250 more to the UK between …

Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister Willie Aucamp has pledged continued support to combat rhino poaching in Mpumalanga following a sharp rise in cases in the province during 2025. While South Africa recorded an overall 16% decrease in rhino …

On January 20, 2025, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term, he issued an executive order freezing all federal spending on foreign development assistance. Funding for conservation work outside the U.S. was suspended, and …