How plants defend against fungi, insects decoded

Farmers understand that more rains will likely lead to more creatures that fly. Rural folk hear sounds of different insects and birds when it rains. In an urban setting, they will gravitate around a light source at night. If you forget to close your windows when the lights are switched on, they will find their way into your house and enjoy the light with you.

The Nigerians 'killed like insects' in a massacre

Agriculture in Africa could be big business by 2030 if farmers are given more support, according to the World Bank.

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All hydropower plants in Tanzania are being switched off because of falling water levels in dams as the country suffers from chronic power shortages.

Arusha.With its over-stretched sewerage disposal services, Arusha city can benefit from world class wastewater treatment works from a Dutch engineering giant, Iv-Water.

German carmaker Volkswagen will build two new vehicle plants in China as it invests two billion euros ($2.7 billion) along with its partner, it announced earlier this week during a visit by Chancellor Angela Merkel.

The government said yesterday it will switch off all hydro-power plants because of falling water levels that have reduced electricity generation capacity by 80 per cent. Energy and minerals minister George Simbachawene said here yesterday that the government has no option but to take the unprecedented move, adding that present water levels are the worst since the country’s independence.