Tobacco farming methods damaging environment – WHO
Tobacco growing causes “massive harm” to the environment through extensive use of chemicals, energy and water, and pollution from manufacturing and distribution, the World Health ...
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Arsenal boss signs new two-year contract
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has signed a new two-year deal at the club. The contract does not include a break clause and, should it be completed, will extend his reign to 23 yea ...
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Thousands demand release of Nasser Zefzafi – Morocco protests
Thousands of people have demonstrated in the northern Moroccan city of Al-Hoceima, demanding the release of a well-known activist. Reports say riot police were involved in a tense ...
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How does agricultural development trigger economic growth?
Agricultural growth was the forerunner to the industrial revolutions that spread across the temperate world, from England in the mid-18th century, to Japan in the late 19th centur ...
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Tongaat reports huge profits
Tongaat Hulett, the Durban- based agriculture and agri- processing business company, which reported bumper profits in the year ended March on the back of higher prices, is positiv ...
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African Proverb of the Day 31/05/2017
African Proverb of the Day Today's African Proverb: ...
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What are Biafra protests about – Nigeria
Many people in south-eastern Nigeria seem to be heeding calls by campaign groups - including the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) - to stay at home today to mark the 50th annive ...
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Kenya put on high alert as FAO announces outbreak of deadly tilapia virus
Countries importing tilapias including Kenya have been put on high alert following a highly contagious disease spreading among the farmed and wild fish species. The deadly fish di ...
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4 ways to increase business growth rate
Growth is a high-priority for many businesses. After all, growth and expansion opens up further opportunities for revenue. Makamba Online gathered four main ways to improve ...
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Nigerian women aiming to lift country’s economy through agriculture
More women in Nigeria are seeking ways to transform agriculture by making their farms more efficient. Kofo Durosinmi-Etti Kofo Durosinmi-Etti is among a new crop of women farmers. ...
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