Stories written by Busani Bafana
Busani Bafana is a multiple award-winning correspondent based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe with over 10 years of experience, specialising in environmental and business journalism and online reporting.

Bananas can be a valuable export crop. Credit: Busani Bafana/IPS

TRADE-EAST AFRICA: Going Bananas to Fight Poverty and Hunger

By Busani Bafana
Arguably one of the world’s most popular fruits, bananas are poorly marketed as a value-added commercial crop in Africa. But that is about to change as a plan is being conceptualised to transform the way Africa produces and sells bananas.
Environmentalists fear GM varieties will contaminate Africa's prized sorghum heritage. Credit: Africancrops.net

AGRICULTURE-SOUTH AFRICA: GM Sorghum Test Approved

By Busani Bafana
As Africa grapples with the question of food insecurity, biotechnology buffs seem to have an answer: genetically modified crops that could feed a continent vulnerable to famine and food deficits. But environmentalists warn of new dangers.
Support for smallholder farmers could be crucial for improving food security. Credit: IRIN

AGRICULTURE-SOUTHERN AFRICA: Investment, Information Keys To Productivity

By Busani Bafana
Sustained investment in agriculture accompanied by effective and inclusive policies are key strategies for Southern Africa to address the global food crisis.

AGRICULTURE-MALAWI: Going Against the Grain on Subsidies

By Busani Bafana
In each of the past three growing seasons, the family of Bernadette Banda, in Chidambo village in the central region of Malawi, has doubled the maize harvest from the family plot, thanks to a government input subsidy programme.
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