12 captured in FISP scam in Petauke
Zambia (Petauke): Twelve people, including two government officers, have been arrested by police in Petauke following the theft of government fertilizer designated for the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP).
Botswana Agriculture Ministry plans to increase National herd
Botswana: Botswana Ministry of Agriculture is planning to improve the genetics of the animals and avail sexed (male/female) opportunities which will help increase the National herd, which is low.
Minister of Arts makes site visit to State land in vicinity of Côte d’Or
Mauritius: Following the proposal of State land in the vicinity of Côte d’Or to socio-cultural associations, as announced by the Prime Minister, a site visit was conducted this morning, by…
Botswana Farmers receives Broiler Chicks support from President Masisi
Botswana: Yesterday morning, the president of Botswana, Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi, provided support to ten farmers in Botswana by gifting each of them with 200 day old chicks at the Office…
Botswana mourns demise of former Secretary Meshack Lefiri Mokone
Gaborone, 16 March 2023 – It is with great sorrow that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs learnt of the sad news of the passing on of former Permanent Secretary in…
President Masisi bull donation initiative reaches Boteti
Botswana: The Bull Donation exercise initiated by His Excellency Dr Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi in April 2022 has so far donated 21 pedigree bulls to 21 different farmers across the…
Premier Ntombela hosts delegates from two countries
South Africa: On Monday, 09 January 2023, the Premier of the Free State province, Sefora Ntombela, held discussions with two delegates from neighbouring countries.
Mauritius: Minister Gobin launches Locally Produced Fertilizer Subsidy Scheme
Mauritius: The Locally Produced FertiliZer Subsidy Scheme (LPFS) was officially launched by the Attorney General, Minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security, Mr Maneesh Gobin, yesterday, at the Small Farmers Welfare…
Dominica: Fisheries Division undertakes FAD Management Plan National Consultation
Dominica: The Fisheries Division collaborates with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and the Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission (WCAFC) in adapting the regional Moored Fish…