African News

Sooyah Bistro opens 12th outlet in Lagos

NIGERIA - Nigerian fast-casual chain Sooyah Bistro has launched its 12th outlet, situated in Yaba, Lagos. This milestone marks another chapter…

3 months ago

AfDB secures US$2.2B for Agro-Industrial Zones in Nigeria to boost agriculture, food security

NIGERIA - The African Development Bank (AfDB) has unleashed plans to release US$2.2 billion in funding for the development of…

3 months ago

Diageo partners Celebr-8 Lyfe to expand Nigeria’s premium spirits market

NIGERIA - Diageo, a global leader in the premium spirits industry, has entered into a partnership with Celebr-8 Lyfe to…

4 months ago

Rwanda embarks on national fish breeding centre to reduce imports

RWANDA - The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Board (RAB) is constructing a state-of-the-art national research and breeding centre aimed…

4 months ago

Luxmi Tea Co. acquires Rwanda’s Sorwathe Ltd

RWANDA - Luxmi Tea Co. Pvt. Ltd, a global tea industry giant, has acquired Sorwathe Ltd, one of Rwanda's oldest…

4 months ago

Rwanda begins construction of post-harvest facilities to curb crop losses

RWANDA - Rwanda's Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources has initiated the construction of post-harvest drying facilities across five centers,…

4 months ago

Liberia, IFAD sign US$5.3M grant agreement to strengthen agricultural resilience

LIBERIA - The Government of Liberia and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have signed a €5 million (US$5.2…

4 months ago

Shoprite Group launches GetPaid, enhancing small business payments

SOUTH AFRICA - The Shoprite Group has unveiled GetPaid, a new digital platform designed to streamline invoicing and payments for…

4 months ago

Kenya lifts temporary ban on macadamia exports

KENYA - The Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture has temporarily lifted its ban on the export of raw (in-shell) macadamia nuts,…

4 months ago

Hapag-Lloyd establishes new office in Kampala, strengthening presence in East Africa

UGANDA - Hapag-Lloyd, a global leader in liner shipping, has officially inaugurated its new office in Kampala, Uganda, marking a…

4 months ago