Mauritian men work to change attitudes

Mauritian men are standing up against violence against women. Nasseem Ackbarally reports that some are now joining organisations to change attitudes towards women in society.

AUDIO – KENYA: Thirsty Eucalyptus Good for Absorbing Carbon

Eucalyptus trees are helping Kenyans to earn an income, but they are also playing a role in mitigating carbon emissions. However, the Kenyan government is of the opinion that the trees might be putting a strain on water resources. [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/ipsaudio/20120313_eucalyptus_esipisu.mp3[/podcast]

West African farmers see climate changing

Women in West Africa have over the years relied on fishing and farming as their traditional source of income. But as Sam Olukoya reports from Lagos, changing weather patterns caused by climate change have put their livelihood under threat.

PODCAST: Coffee growers feel climate change

Women coffee growers speak to Martha Nyambura about the impact of climate change on their production.

Coffee growers feel climate change

Women coffee growers speak to Martha Nyambura about the impact of climate change on their production.

Oil discoveries hold back agriculture

Zuki Zimela reports from Libreville, Gabon: Farmers organisation say oil discoveries in Africa are holding back agricultural development.

Sao Tomé project shows great promise

Farming cocoa, coffee and pepper in Sao Tomé show promise, with interest from Europe lifting farmers’ profits. Ulrich Vital AHOTONDJI interviews Andrea Serpagli, the coordinator of the FIDA project. [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/ipsaudio/20111116_papafpa_vital.mp3[/podcast]

Le Gabon Renforce SA politique Agricole pour une Meilleure Autonomie

Le ministre Gabonais de l’Agriculture, Raymond Ndong Sima, nous donne un aperçu des réformes en matière de politique agricole au Gabon. [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/ipsaudio/20111115_minsterqa_tola2.mp3[/podcast]

Africa’s farmers still face serious challenges

Stakeholders in agriculture from Western and Central Africa are meeting in Gabon for the 6th International  Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) regional forum. As Zukiswa Zimela reports, they are talking about the challenges facing smallholder farmers.

Gender must be on COP17 agenda: SADC

The head of SADCs gender unit, Magdeline Mathiba-Madibela, says climate change affects women in Southern Africa and their plight must be discussed at COP 17 in Durban later this month. Zukiswa Zimela interviews Mathiba-Madibela in Gaborone and asked her what is needed to protect women against climate change.

SADC wants cross-border forest protection

The South African Development Community says states need to protect their forrests as a region. SADC is preparing to put their case before COP 17 in Durban later this month. Zukiswa Zimela reports from the SADC headquarters in Botswana.

Gender must be on COP17 agenda: SADC

The head of SADCs gender unit, Magdeline Mathiba-Madibela, says climate change affects women in Southern Africa and their plight must be discussed at COP 17 in Durban later this month. Zukiswa Zimela interviews Mathiba-Madibela in Gaborone and asked her what is needed to protect women against climate change.

Regional farmers union wants agriculture in COP17 text

The Southern African Confederation of Agricultural Unions, SACAU, says the COP17 discussions in Durban later this month is an opportunity to put agriculture on the climate change map. Tinus de Jager asked Ishmael Sunga, the confederation CEO, what they are pushing for at the end of November.

Zambian farmers blame climate change for drought

Zambian farmers say a lack of rain is putting a strain on their crops and they are starting to point their fingers at climate change. Brian Moonga reports from Lusaka.

Zambian farmers blame climate change for drought

Zambian farmers say a lack of rain is putting a strain on their crops and they are starting to point their fingers at climate change. Brian Moonga reports from Lusaka.

African court needs more visibility

Legal experts say that the African Court on Human and People's rights needs to be more visible on the continent. Zukiswa Zimela reports from the Pan African Parliament in Johannesburg that governments and leaders will also have to give up some power to make the court work.

Youth fair helps entrepreneurs to network

The Global Youth Innovation Network, GYIN, recently brought 60 entrepreneurs to Benin to find ways to combat poverty. Sponsors of the event and the participants say the four-day helped the youth to build networks that will help them get closer to reaching this goal. Sam Olukoya reports from Cotonou. [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/ipsaudio/20111024_samagric_olukoya.mp3[/podcast]

Realise your dreams says youth leader

Tinus de Jager speaks to the head of the NGO CINC, Barbara Macon, about her success in bringing together innovators from western Africa and finding money to develop products. Macon says the key is to keep pushing to reach your goals. [podcast]http://africa.ipsterraviva.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/20111013_cincbarbara_dejager.mp3[/podcast]

Benin Youth Fair

Young people from around the world are meeting in Benin to share ideas on getting the youth to stay in rural farming areas. Zukiswa Zimela compiled this report before the opening of the workshop. [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/ipsaudio/20111009_ifadOPENINIG_Zimela.mp3_Oggetto_audio_mpeg.mp3[/podcast]

High costs push fake medicines in Zambia

A lack of access to medicines due to prohibitive costs is driving some Zambians to use the cheapest remedies they can find and, as Brian Moonga reports, this has some serious health implications:

Africa needs more information on Lupus

A lack of knowledge about the auto-immune disease Lupus, even amongst health professionals, is putting people in Africa at risk. Victims are not being diagnosed and the lucky few cannot access or afford treatment.