Irrigation
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Kilifi Smallholder Irrigation Scheme Changing Livelihoods
A small-scale irrigation project championed by the Coast Development Authority (CDA) in Chakama location, Malindi sub county of Kilifi is…
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Sh5b irrigation project brings hope to once hardship hamlet
From whichever direction you approach it, the rice fields are spread as far as the eye can see. Just five…
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There’s no need to reinvent the wheel to boost growth in agriculture
The South African government should rather recast its vision of agricultural development using chapter six of the National Development Plan…
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Government Working Towards Permanent Solution To River Nzoia Floods
The government is working towards getting a lasting solution to the perennial river Nzoia floods, that have been affecting West…
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Local start-up pushes drone irrigation
A LOCAL tech start-up, Iris Dynamics, is seeking to promote drone irrigation to improve harvests at a time unpredictable weather…
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NIGERIA: Government approves $120 million for Kashimbila multi-purpose dam
The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a $120 million approval to complete the construction of the Kashimbila Multipurpose Dam…
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NAMIBIA: Salini Impregilo puts Neckartal irrigation dam into operation
The Italian giant Salini Impregilo recently commissioned the Neckartal Dam in Namibia. The reservoir will supply water to an irrigation…
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SOUTH AFRICA: Vaal River clean-up project to be completed in June 2020
The South African government recently announced that the Vaal River clean-up projects will be completed by June 2020. Rehabilitation work…
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ESWATINI: AfDB finances feasibility studies for several dams in the Kingdom
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is financing the Mkondvo-Ngwavuma Water Resources Enhancement Programme (MNWAP) in Eswatini to the tune of…
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ETHIOPIA: Country launches new dam project to boost agriculture
The Ethiopian authorities have just selected three companies for the construction of the Kaza dam as well as the development…
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