The Coca-Cola system supported more than 1 million jobs across its value chain on the continent in sectors like retail, agriculture, manufacturing, transport and services Across 54 African markets, The Coca-Cola Company and its authorized bottlers, collectively known as the…
NCAN Nurturing 1m Seedlings to Boost Cashew Production
The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) says it is nurturing one million seedlings in nurseries to distribute to farmers across the country to boost cashew production. NCAN President, Dr Joseph Ajanaku, said this on Tuesday at the planting of…
UN Women Trains Bauchi Artisans on Biogas Digester Installation
The UN Women says it has trained 20 artisans and seven agricultural extension workers on biogas digester installation, maintenance, and kitchen gardening to boost livelihoods in Bauchi’s rural communities. The National Coordinator for the UN Women Biogas Projects, Mr Desmond…
AFSA Unveils Policy Brief on Agroecology as a Climate Solution at UN Climate Talks in Bonn
As global climate negotiators convene for the 62nd session of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SB62) in Bonn, the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) has officially launched a new policy brief urging the integration of agroecology into global and…
Another German State Reports Incidence of African Swine Fever
Small hairs grow on the snout of a wild boar at Neuhaus Wildlife Park (symbolic image). German officials confirmed the first case of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia on Saturday, adding to the list of…
CGIAR: Deploying Scientific Tools to Ensure Food Security From Pests and Disease
World Pest Day is observed on June 6th to raise awareness about the impact of pests on human health, food, and the environment, and the role of R&D to combat pests. Plant pests and diseases cause up to 40…
Sustainable Agriculture Network to Spotlight Community-Led Regenerative Initiatives at Upcoming General Assembly
The global community will have the opportunity to witness the plethora of community-led regenerative agriculture initiatives from around the world that are to be spotlighted at the upcoming 2025 Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) General Assembly and Conference. An annual gathering,…
NNPC/FIRST E&P Funds Eco-Shoes for 2,000 Students via FREEE Foundation
Grant to fund repurposing of recycled tyres into school sandals for 2,000 public school pupils through the Elevate Programme FREEE Impact Foundation, the nonprofit arm of Nigeria’s foremost tire recycling company, FREEE Recycle Limited, has been awarded a ₦25m…
USAID’s Demise Threatens a Vital Health and Climate Solution in Africa
A funding stoppage hurts efforts to phase out polluting home cookstoves and replace them with cleaner alternatives. The Trump administration’s gutting of the US Agency for International Development, with 80% of its programs now canceled, is a blow for clean…
Forest Stewardship Council, Congo Basin celebrates EGG Forest Management Certification
This certification underscores EGG’s strong commitment to sustainable forestry practices and further reinforces the growing and crucial movement towards responsible forest management within the Congo Basin The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Congo Basin office is delighted to announce that…
