Download logoThe Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) and Potatoes SA recently signed a 3-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Potatoes are the most common staple food consumed by most people in South Africa to prepare various meals. This sector employs an average of 55 000 people. The country’s leading producing regions of potatoes are Limpopo, Free State, … [Read more...] about Western Cape Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Potatoes South Africa
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United Nations (UN) torture prevention body to conduct first visit to Madagascar
Download logoThe UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) will visit Madagascar for the first time from 16 to 27 April to assess the treatment of people deprived of their liberty and the safeguards available to protect them from torture and ill-treatment. Madagascar ratified the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman … [Read more...] about United Nations (UN) torture prevention body to conduct first visit to Madagascar
Kenya steps up efforts to eradicate malnutrition, as 4th National Nutrition Symposium kicks off
Download logoThe Ministry of Health is collaborating with County governments to incentivize nearly 90,000 community health workers serving in the existing primary healthcare networks nationwide. This was announced by Dr. Josephine Mburu, Principal Secretary State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards during the official opening of the 4th National Nutrition … [Read more...] about Kenya steps up efforts to eradicate malnutrition, as 4th National Nutrition Symposium kicks off
Burundi to receive support from the African Development Bank Group in key development sectors
The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) will mobilise close to $4 million to help Burundi urgently procure over 3,000 tons of fertilizer over the upcoming agricultural season. The support will enable the country to procure fertilizer for the first phase of the season, which begins in May. The country’s needs for the entire season are estimated at 145,000 … [Read more...] about Burundi to receive support from the African Development Bank Group in key development sectors
5 Insights From 5 Major Players In Retail And E-Commerce For 2023
E-commerce is one of the fastest evolving industries in the world. The growth has been unprecedented, and in Africa the appetite for online business and retailing is higher than ever. In 2021, retail e-commerce sales amounted to approximately 5.2 trillion U.S. dollars worldwide. This figure is forecast to grow by 56% over the next few years, reaching about 8.1 trillion dollars … [Read more...] about 5 Insights From 5 Major Players In Retail And E-Commerce For 2023
