Human emissions of greenhouse gases have caused rapid global warming. This has made high-impact, heat extreme events around the globe more and more intense over the past 70 years. Heat extremes, such as heatwaves, can cause severe damage to infrastructure by damaging bridges and railways. They also harm ecosystems, and can lead to loss of life.

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A common misunderstanding persists about job creation in Africa. Many envision cities as the epicenters of economic opportunity. Yet for millions in Sub-Saharan Africa, the path to decent work still winds through agriculture.

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Foot-and-Mouth Disease is caused by the Foot-and-Mouth disease (FMD) virus, an aphthovirus. Seven distinct serotypes occur (A, O, C, S.A.T.1, S.A.T.2, S.A.T.3, Asia 1), each with several subtypes.

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South Africa's agricultural export focus means the country must always keep an open eye for any potential new market expansion. One country that has consistently been on our radar is China.

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Ejiao is considered a miracle elixir for those who use it. However, it has become a disaster for Africa’s donkeys and the communities that rely on them.

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The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, QU Dongyu, today emphasized the urgent need for collaboration in addressing the interconnected and pressing challenges facing African nations, in his opening remarks at the 6th African Union (AU)-European Union (EU) Agriculture Ministerial Conference held at FAO headquarters in Rome. The event took place on the eve of the 44th Session of the FAO Conference (28 June – 4 July).

As Head of R&D at B-well, Tersia Joubert regularly attends expos and conferences to stay on top of industry trends, innovations, and shifts within the food and health industries. Here are her key takeouts from this year’s Africa Food Expo, recently staged at the CTICC.

A global review of extreme heat has found that between May 2024 and May 2025, nearly half the world’s people (49% or 4 billion) suffered through an extra 30 days of temperatures that were hotter than those experienced 90% of the time between 1991 and 2020.

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With geopolitical developments shaping the world, Africa is expectedly changing with the times. It has gone far, particularly with Russia, opened new directions in bilateral economic cooperation after their joint historic summits. It is also time to make a critical appraisals of Russia’s policy towards Africa.

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Imagine living in a place where a single drought, hurricane, or mudslide can wipe out your food supply. Across Africa, many communities do exactly that – navigate climate shocks like floods, heatwaves, and failed harvests.

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