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African cuisine Part 9: East Africa – Sudan

Amid ongoing civil war and unbearable hardship caused by floods, forced relocation and food shortages in Sudan, it may be a good idea to remember that ordinary citizens just yearn for pe...

24 Jun 2025 · 8 min read

18 countries, multitude of dishes: African cuisine: East Africa 1

As in other countries on the African continent, the cuisine of East Africa reflects the food crops grown in the region, the different ethnic cultures and religions of the various countri...

9 Jun 2025 · 6 min read

Systemic sustainability in motion: Why food systems must lead the climate conversation

On World Environment Day 2025, as the world rallies around the call to “Drive Systemic Change for a Sustainable Future,” SA Harvest stands as proof that sustainability, when woven in...

29 May 2025 · 4 min read

African Cuisine 7: Southern Africa Botswana

Botswana is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa. It is bordered by Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Nearly 70% of its land is the Kgalagadi desert, but besides...

15 Apr 2025 · 7 min read

Conserving crop diversity – solution to end hunger

Millions of farmers in Africa cultivate traditional crop varieties, save seed for the following season and exchange seed with their neighbours and other farmers. Minister of Agricultu...

31 Jan 2025 · 4 min read

Farmers and agribusinesses unite to fight against SA’s hunger crisis

One third of all food produced in South Africa goes to waste, but food insecurity remains rife. Now, farmers and agribusinesses are teaming up to address this problem.  Food insecuri...

28 Jan 2025 · 4 min read

Food security & nutrition part 5: Hunger needs a new approach

Rates of hunger in Africa are unacceptably high and getting worse. According to the UN State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2024 report, food insecurity is highest in Africa...

27 Jan 2025 · 9 min read

Africa Cuisine 4: Southern Africa – Namibia, Lesotho and eSwatini

Amid the ravages of climate change that lashes the continent with extreme weather patterns like extremely high temperatures, widespread drought and devastating floods, it is good to appr...

26 Nov 2024 · 9 min read

Alarming food insecurity levels demand urgent action

The South African consumer has faced significant hardship over recent years because of an ailing economy, which has undermined their ability to afford basic food. This situation is creat...

6 Nov 2024 · 4 min read

Interventions required to cut Africa’s 30% food waste

African Agri Investment Indaba unpacks better agricultural practices and supply chain management, particularly storage and transportation, to preserve food stores. Africa faces an ala...

31 Oct 2024 · 5 min read
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