A growing body of evidence suggests that unpredictable weather linked to climate change has the potential to injure people’s minds, leading to an increase in the development of common mental disorders such as depression and anxiety
Investments must prioritise climate-resilient infrastructure and climate-smart practices in predominantly subsistence-farming countries
Crushing stones is seen as ‘men’s work’. But an all-women gravel-making group in Sarwat Village is turning both stones and stereotypes into ashes
The methods that work in Western nations rarely translate into African contexts
There is a lot of red tape when applying for a piece of farmland but I don’t think there is anything really stopping us from getting in there
Zambia’s government should protect families evicted to make way for commercial farms
Small-scale farmers nearly starved while a Limpopo milling giant fought to stay afloat.
Agriculture is poised to drive a new era of inclusive economic growth for Africa – if smallholder farmers are given the tools to generate income.
Subsistence farmers should be helped to increase yields and find profitable markets, says researcher.
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/ 27 February 2009
A rural Zimbabwean grandmother, Lizzy Mazorodze-Munetsi, first encountered a computer a few months ago and tells the story of her life.
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/ 14 November 2008
Pius Sawa visits the West Nile region to see how a good bean harvest or a goat can cover the school fees without money changing hands.