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

The Conversation | 26.04.2026 12:34
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 diversification.