Cabo Delgado, the war-torn province of Mozambique, has grabbed headlines in recent years for its vast Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) reserves and the brutal insurgency that threatened its development. But as security improves and normalcy returns, a different story is emerging – one of agricultural abundance. The province is on […]
Year: 2024
The fight against climate change is no longer a distant rumble on the horizon; it’s a fierce storm demanding immediate action. Developing countries, often the most vulnerable to climate’s wrath, are leading the charge in agriculture, a sector both significantly impacted by and contributing to climate change. Their weapon of […]
Rotating crops, conserving soil nutrients and deploying other strategies to “diversify” agriculture all at the same time can yield major benefits for the environment and people alike — including increased crop yields and improved food security for entire communities. That’s the take-home message of a landmark new study, including researchers […]
Lusaka, Zambia – In a move that promises to brighten homes and businesses across Zambia, the country has struck a new deal with its neighbor, Mozambique, to import additional electricity. This significant step aims to tackle Zambia’s ongoing power deficit, a hurdle that has hampered economic growth and daily life […]
Namibia’s ambitions of riding the rising tide of the global uranium market might be dampened by a familiar foe – water. The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has cast a shadow over the industry’s jubilant growth, predicting a significant slowdown in 2024 due to water supply constraints. This comes as a […]
The Johannesburg High Court has greenlit an appeal for the class action certification denial involving 140,000 women and children in Kabwe, Zambia, who allege lead poisoning from a former Anglo American mine. Justice Leonie Wendell cited “reasonable prospects of success” and “compelling reasons” for the appeal. The case will now […]
Zambia, the world’s seventh-largest copper producer, is ramping up infrastructure and mineral exploration efforts while partnering with international firms to expand its renewable energy sector. Although its petroleum industry is relatively untapped, emerging developments driven by strategic positioning and promising geology present enticing opportunities for upstream investments. Regional Exploration Success […]
BMG added a new transmission flow grease to its Boerslim/Smartfarming portfolio a year ago and it has been well received by the farming sector. “Liqui Moly Flow Grease, which was introduced to our customers at the Nampo 2023 show, is proving successful in agricultural transmissions, even those subjected to high […]
One of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies has standardised on FUCHS’ RENOLIT CSX ULTRA across all its heavy mobile equipment, following extensive testing. The calcium sulphonate complex grease is now being blended locally by FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA for its extensive mining customer base, reveals Dave Gons, […]
China has announced the cancellation of a portion of its interest-free loans to Zimbabwe, demonstrating support amidst the country’s financial challenges. The move is part of China’s broader effort to aid Zimbabwe in tackling its escalating debt burden, which has reached $17.7 billion as of September 2023. Despite welcoming the […]