South Africa's African agenda
The Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Kgalema Mothlanthe paid a rare visit to Ghana in April at the invitation of John Dramani Mahama , Vice President of Ghana. It is significant in terms of a growing realisation of the need for South Africa to develop with Africa. The visit was within the context of consolidating the African Agenda through enhancing and deepening political, economic and social relations.
Climate Climate change affects migratory birds in Uganda
Changes in the climate globally have affected the movement of both migratory and resident species of birds, Nature Uganda has said. "We used to see strange birds perched up on that tree. But nowadays we chance on one after a long time," Ssonko, a nature lover says while pointing at the seemingly old tree.
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Bee Farming An Annual Mission In Kenya
Over 30 metric tonnes of Kitui honey is procured by middlemen annually in a mission to fleece bee farmers, says Eutchus Katungi, Chairman of Kamaki Beekeepers Cooperative Society in Kitui South. Katungi admits that unscrupulous middlemen have infiltrated the multi-million Kitui County honey industry and are profiteering from it at the expense of bee farmers due to lack of proper market linkages.
Ethiopia launches Electronic Trading System for Soybean and Chickpea
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) has officially launched the electronic trading system of soya bean and chickpea to strengthen foreign trade transactions.
The modern trading system was launched officially in the presence of Trade and Industry State Minister, Misganaw Arega and Ambassador Fitsum Arega.
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