South Africa’s (SA) agricultural sector has welcomed a High Court ruling that ends the state’s exclusive control over Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines, a decision industry stakeholders believe will strengthen efforts to contain outbreaks and improve animal health management.

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a financing package of up to $66 million for the first phase of the Dandara solar project in southern Egypt, supporting the development of a 500-megawatt solar power plant and a 100MWh battery energy storage system.