According to the Chinese zodiac, 2019 marks the year of the pig. So what better way to celebrate it than by taking a look at Africa’s own wild pig: the warthog!

As the reality of a changing climate becomes irrefutable and extreme weather phenomena occur around the world with more regularity, the looming question for all of us is; what comes next?

South African agricultural exports were up for the third consecutive year in 2022, reflecting favourable production conditions and higher commodity prices.

Global food inflation remains high due to Covid-19-induced bottlenecks and the effect of the war in Ukraine.

Starting in 2026, all alcoholic products sold in the Republic of Ireland must prominently feature bright red text that states: “THERE IS A DIRECT LINK BETWEEN ALCOHOL AND FATAL CANCERS.”

Researchers found that Europe has endured the worst effects of climate change, with higher temperatures and more extreme heat days than other continents. Dr Elizabeth Wolkovich of the University of British Columbia, who led the study, said the data was ‘sobering’.

Habitat loss and poaching have driven dramatic declines in African elephants, but it is challenging to measure their numbers and monitor changes across the entire continent. A new study has analyzed 53 years of population survey data and found large-scale declines in most populations of both species of African elephants.