Fish markets enhance the dagaa fish trade in the sub region The role of fish markets has been underestimated in many African countries. Not only do these markets provide employment directly to the local popu... 19/09/2016
AAK assist the grass root aquaculturist The Aquacultural Association of Kenya (AAK) established in 2007 is the national umbrella body for all fish farmers in Kenya. It focuses on issues a... 08/09/2016
Africa moving towards innovation and product development in the Fisheries sector. In Africa, women have always played an important role in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, be it in production or marketing of the fish landed... 22/08/2016
Sea cucumbers saving lives: the radical charity giving Madagascan fishing communities hope As fish stocks dwindle, communities that rely on the ocean for their livelihood are struggling to survive. A charity in Madagascar is challenging t... 01/08/2016
Enhancing the supply chain of the octopus’ fishery in Mauritius and Rodrigues and crabs in Madagascar The Minister responsible for fisheries in Mauritius recently announced that in 2016 the octopus’ fishery would be closed for two months (August and... 25/07/2016
The Fishermen Investment Trust (FIT) back on rail The Fishermen Investment Trust was set up in 2006 by the government of Mauritius to cater for the needs of artisanal fishers in Mauritius and Rodri... 12/07/2016
Input value chain/ East-Southern Africa - ACTESA and AFAP collaborate for a joint fertilizer program The Alliance for Commodity Trade in Eastern and Southern Africa (ACTESA) in collaboration with the African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership... 17/01/2016
Input value chain/Zambia - Expedite e-voucher system, PMRC urged Government The Policy Monitoring and Research Centre (PMRC) has urged Zambian government to accelerate the implementation of the electronic voucher system in... 24/11/2015
Livestock value chain/Botswana - Pig production gets government boost Botswana government is committed to supporting farmers with a positive mindset towards pig value chain. In this regard, government through the Mini... 19/10/2015
Wheat value chain/Zambia - State bans wheat importation Zambian government has with immediate effect banned the importation of wheat indicating that Zambian farmers have the capacity to meet local demand... 19/10/2015