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African economies should adapt to global challenges amid US-China tariff wars I The Drip Irrigation evolution I Circularity in Agriculture

African economies should adapt to global challenges amid US-China tariff wars

In a timely Pitso webinar hosted on Friday, 11 April, the North-West University (NWU) Business School featured distinguished panellists who discussed the vulnerable status of African economies caught in the crossfire of escalating international tariff wars. As countries on the continent compete for both economic sovereignty and competitive advantage, the discussion focused on how the economic power struggle between the US and China is changing trade landscapes throughout Africa.

Kenya Moves to Lease State-Owned Sugar Mills in Sector OverhaulThe Government of Kenya, through the Kenya Sugar Board (KSB), is in the final stages of leasing several state-owned sugar factories as part of a broader plan to boost efficiency, reduce debt burdens, and revive the struggling sugar sector.

From Flooded Fields to Precision Farming: The Drip Irrigation Revolution in Sugarcane Farming

As water scarcity and rising input costs increasingly squeeze the margins of South African farmers, a growing number of sugarcane growers are embracing drip irrigation as a game-changing solution.

To feed Nigeria, we must speak the language of the rural farmers who grow our foodIn 2024, floods in Nigeria devastated entire farmlands, wiping out crops, displacing up to 200,000 people, and disrupting food production and distribution. If decisive mitigation measures are not urgently implemented, the situation in 2025 will likely remain the same.

Initiative will position the UFS as a leader in circularity in agriculture

Hosting the South African Circular Agriculture Initiative (SACAI) – an initiative of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation's (DSTI) – will help position the Green Futures Hub at the University of the Free State (UFS) as a leader in circularity in agriculture.

Scientists Identify Key Sorghum Genes That Block Devastating Striga Infestations

In a major breakthrough for global agriculture, researchers in China have discovered two crucial genes in sorghum that dramatically boost the crop's resistance to Striga, a destructive parasitic plant responsible for over $1.5 billion in crop losses annually across sub-Saharan Africa.

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Gold Candle Unlocks Exploration Efficiency with Micromine Nexus I African Ministers to Showcase Mineral Refining Opportunities at African Mining Week 2025

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Ivanhoe Mines Secures Additional Hydroelectric Power to Boost Kamoa-Kakula Copper Production in DRC

Ivanhoe Mines has announced a significant increase in hydroelectric power availability for its Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This development is set to support enhanced copper production and the upcoming commissioning of the site's direct-to-blister smelter.

Where Policy Meets Investment: African Ministers to Showcase Mineral Refining Opportunities at African Mining Week 2025

African Mining Week (AMW) – Africa's premier gathering for mining stakeholders, taking place from October 1-3 in Cape Town – will feature a high-level Ministerial Forum dedicated to advancing local mineral beneficiation across the continent.

Ivanhoe Mines Releases 2024 Sustainability Report, Highlights Key Social and Environmental AchievementsIvanhoe Mines, a Canadian mining company focused on advancing its three principal projects in Southern Africa has published its eighth annual Sustainability Report, highlighting the company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) accomplishments throughout 2024.

Gold Candle Unlocks Exploration Efficiency with Micromine NexusGold Candle Ltd., a Canadian exploration company, has significantly accelerated its decision-making, improved team collaboration, and brought new levels of efficiency to its geological workflows. Working across a complex legacy site, the company achieved smoother daily operations, better data accessibility, and more consistent stakeholder engagement – empowering its teams to move faster and more confidently at every stage of the exploration lifecycle.

GoviEx announces major advancement in its Muntanga Uranium Project in Zambia

GoviEx Uranium Inc., a mineral company focusing on uranium exploration and development in Africa has announced a significant milestone in the development of its Muntanga Uranium Project in Zambia with the submission of its draft Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) to the Zambian Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA).

Namibia Strengthens Uranium Market with Exploration and Production (E&P) Expansion

Namibia is expanding its uranium industry through a combination of established operations and new Exploration and Production (E&P) initiatives. With an average production of 5,613 metric tons in recent years, Namibia has solidified its position as the world's third-largest uranium producer.

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