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The Sorghum Comeback: How Cross-Border Trade Is Reviving Southern Africa’s Forgotten Superfood

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How Cross-Border Trade Is Reviving Sorghum Migration routes are becoming organic grain corridors—here’s why it matters A Quiet Revival Along Southern Africa’s Borders In 2023, South Africa imported over 280,000 tonnes of sorghum, much of it moving informally across borders before entering formal markets.This shift signals more than a trade adjustment. It reflects a nutritional, […]

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What Is the Relationship Between Migration Status and Nutritional Transition Among African Migrants in Urban South Africa?

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Migration Status and Nutritional Transition Among African Migrants in Urban South Africa From Rural Roots to Urban Plates When 28‑year-old “Maria” (pseudonym) moved from a rural Limpopo village to Johannesburg in 2019, she sought better economic opportunities. Instead, she encountered a food environment dominated by convenience and cost pressures. Fresh leafy greens and staples she

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