News24 Business | Relief is on its way for southern Africa after a record drought
Relief may soon be on the way for southern African nations battling the fallout from a record El Niño-induced drought this year, with better rainfall predicted.
TUESDAY, 22 OCTOBER 2024, 15:55
Relief may soon be on the way for southern African nations battling the fallout from a record El Niño-induced drought this year, with better rainfall predicted.
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