40th SADC Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government to be held virtually
The 40th Ordinary Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and preceding meetings will... Read More
Hydropower boosts country opportunity on SADC
With the construction of the Julius Nyerere hydropower project, Tanzania stands a better chance of implementing Southern African Development Community (SADC) agenda... Read More
EAC 2020/21 budget estimates adopted with focus on bolstering trade, infrastructure
During the 41st Extra-ordinary virtual meeting, the East African Community Council of Ministers finally adopted the Community’s 2020/2021 budget estimates. The US$97.6... Read More
Agriculture remains underfunded in East Africa
During the East African Community Agriculture Budget Summit last week, small scale farmers in member states expressed concerns over the agriculture sector... Read More
EAC Not On Track On Malabo Agreement
. EAC average is 5.27 points “which means the region is not on track,” the report said, attributing the scenario to poor... Read More
Covid-19: MPs want investment in battered agriculture sector
WINDHOEK – Members of Parliament who represent their countries on the SADC PF Standing Committee on Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources are... Read More
How Small-Scale Farmers Are Fighting Hidden Hunger
Over the years, hidden hunger has been limiting the growth and development of children; affecting the health and working capacity of different... Read More
Farmers upset by budget allocation to agriculture
The Ugandan chapter of the Eastern and Southern Africa Small Scale Farmers’ Forum (ESAFF) has expressed dissatisfaction with the 2020/21 budget allocation... Read More
ESAFF Communique and position on Covid-19 “Make Cushioning Small-Scale Farmers High Priority for Assured Food Security”
June 2, 2020 Morogoro, May 2020 This communique is the result of the two webinars and consultations that were organised by ESAFF... Read More
Coronavirus pandemic: Millions of Small-Scale Farmers face unprecedented losses in EAC
The Coronavirus pandemic has created a serious food supply disruption that has hit hard millions of small-scale farmers in the East African... Read More