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Nigeria's agricultural sector faces critical vulnerability as government figures reveal nearly two-thirds of livestock consumption relies on imports, prompting renewed calls for economic diversification and domestic production capacity.

Federal Government highlights palm oil as critical to food security while revealing that 65% of livestock consumption still depends on imports, costing the economy billions in foreign exchange.

As Zimbabwe grapples with persistent trade deficits and currency pressures, economic analysts are pushing back against protectionist rhetoric, arguing that imports drive productivity gains and consumer welfare despite political resistance to open trade policies.

A Harare restaurant faces investigation over claims of serving pet food to customers, while a South African peanut butter recall highlights cross-border food safety risks affecting Zimbabwean consumers.