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allafrica.com | Busani Bafana
Bulawayo — Many African countries are perceived as a credit and investment risk. As a result, they are paying higher borrowing costs than developed countries. African countries often fail to attract international investment and finance as a result of poor credit ratings by international agencies. Only Botswana and Mauritius, out of the 55 African countries, receive an investment grade rating. Lenders view the rest as having 'junk' status, indicating a high risk of loan default.
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allafrica.com | Busani Bafana
Nairobi — Livestock are a lifeline for millions of farmers in Africa as a source of food and wealth. But devastating diseases are threatening the health and productivity of their animals. Now scientists at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) have unleashed a toolbox of science solutions by outsmarting the parasites and pathogens that cost millions of dollars in livestock losses across Africa.
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allafrica.com | Cecilia Russell |Busani Bafana
This week presented a beacon of hope for young people so that the "girl from the South and the boy, of course" could stay in the developing world, Dr Ismahane Elouafi, Executive Managing Director of CGIAR, said during a press conference on the final day of the CGIAR Science Week.
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globalissues.org | Busani Bafana
NAIROBI, Apr 12 (IPS) - The world needs an urgent fix and humanity could just be it. As inequality and polycrises stalk the world, deep changes are needed in relationships with nature if the planet is to be livable and sustainable, warns a new United Nations report, calling for a bold change in mindsets and taking responsibility.
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allafrica.com | Busani Bafana
Nairobi — Animal scientist Lindiwe Majele Sibanda became what her grandmother earnestly prayed for she was growing up on a farm in southern Zimbabwe. Majele Sibanda, an Extraordinary Professor at the University of Pretoria, is a practicing livestock farmer and a successful one at that. She is raising pedigree and indigenous cattle as well as hardy Matabele goats.
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globalissues.org | Busani Bafana
NAIROBI, Apr 10 (IPS) - Animal scientist Lindiwe Majele Sibanda became what her grandmother earnestly prayed for she was growing up on a farm in southern Zimbabwe. Majele Sibanda, an Extraordinary Professor at the University of Pretoria, is a practicing livestock farmer and a successful one at that. She is raising pedigree and indigenous cattle as well as hardy Matabele goats.
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ipsnews.net | Busani Bafana
Africa, Climate Change, Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Environment, Featured, Food and Agriculture, Food Systems, Gender, Global, Headlines, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations, Trade & Investment, Women & Climate Change, Women & Economy Food Systems Reprint | | Print | NAIROBI, Apr 10 2025 (IPS) - Animal scientist Lindiwe Majele Sibanda became what her grandmother earnestly prayed for she was growing up on a farm in southern Zimbabwe. Majele Sibanda, an Extraordinary...
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allafrica.com | Busani Bafana
Nairobi — Climate change is outpacing science and farmers are paying the price. Agricultural research innovations need to reach farmers before it is too late. Partnership, collaborations, and the right dose of political will are the fuel to put innovations into the farmer's hands, says Simeon Ehui, Director General of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and CGIAR Regional Director, Continental Africa.
