South Africa
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WAS-AC, AUDA-NEPAD advance women-focused aquaculture agenda ahead of AFRAQ2026
Women currently dominate post-harvest segments of fisheries and aquaculture value chains, particularly in processing and trading
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South Africa allocates US$1.2M to sustain feed supply and livestock health amid drought
South Africa’s livestock industry relies heavily on natural rangeland, which typically supports up to 70% of feed intake in extensive systems.
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Montego’s Monic Group strengthens South African pet care sector with Marltons acquisition
The acquisition pairs Montego’s deep knowledge in pet nutrition with Marltons’ extensive experience in everyday pet care.
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South Africa scales up mass vaccination as 1.5M Turkish FMD doses land
By early March 2026, the outbreak had spread across all provinces, affecting nearly 300,000 cattle and over 120,000 culled.
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RCL Foods recalls 38 pet food products over Salmonella contamination
Condemned batches were contaminated with Salmonella, stolen from a waste facility, and illegally re-entered the market.
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Zambia shuts border to South African livestock as foot‑and‑mouth crisis deepens
Zambian authorities say this precautionary measure will be reviewed based on how the outbreak in South Africa evolves.
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Namibia reports first H5N1 case since 2022 amid Nigeria, South Africa outbreaks
According to WOAH, H5N1 is affecting poultry and wild birds across multiple African countries, with Mozambique reporting a novel low‑pathogenic variant.
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South Africa restarts foot-and-mouth vaccine production after two decades
While the resumption of local vaccine manufacturing marks a turning point, South Africa’s production capacity will initially remain limited.
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SA farmers fear new FMD wave as vaccine gaps and illegal imports raise alarm
Farmers in Eastern Cape say FMD keeps spreading fast, while authorities warn that poor vaccine control could worsen the crisis.
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Saai urges national disaster declaration as foot-and-mouth disease threatens livestock industry
Without urgent and coordinated action, the livelihoods of thousands of South African farmers and the stability of the livestock sector remain at serious risk.
