Mopane worm and termite sales relieve poverty in rural South Africa—studies explore the impact

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Apr 27, 2026, 12:40 pm125 ptsTrending
South Africa's Limpopo province borders Zimbabwe, Botswana and Mozambique. It is one of the poorest provinces in the country. This is due to a combination of historical underdevelopment, a high unemployment rate, heavy reliance on government grants and a rural-based economy with limited industrial…

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