African News

South Africa’s wine industry pushes back against proposed excise tax hike

SOUTH AFRICA - South Africa Wine, the national organization representing the country’s wine grape producers and industry stakeholders, has voiced…

4 months ago

NAFDAC reinforces ban on imported frozen poultry

NIGERIA - The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reminded the public of the ongoing…

4 months ago

Kenya Sugar Board launches comprehensive guide to boost sugarcane farming

KENYA - The Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) has introduced a comprehensive guide aimed at empowering sugarcane farmers across the country. Developed…

4 months ago

Mozambique’s sugar sector bounces back amid climate challenges

MOZAMBIQUE - In the first half of the year, Mozambique’s sugar exports generated US$14.7 million, marking a notable 36% increase…

4 months ago

Ethiopia secures US$500 million to combat land degradation, bolster food security

ETHIOPIA - The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) has announced its support for Ethiopia’s US$500 million initiative to address widespread land…

4 months ago

South African deciduous fruit industry launches Centre of Excellence to combat invasive pests

SOUTH AFRICA - The South African deciduous fruit industry has unveiled a Centre of Excellence for pest monitoring, a move…

4 months ago

Champion Breweries secures shareholder approval for expansion, compliance measures

NIGERIA - Champion Breweries Plc has gained shareholder approval to issue up to 1,579,058,099 ordinary shares, a move aimed at…

4 months ago

Ghana’s cocoa industry goes green with new biochar project

GHANA - Olam Food Ingredients(ofi), in collaboration with LOTTE, Fuji Oil Co., and MC Agri Alliance, is set to debut…

4 months ago

Jude Chesire elected as first African Vice Chairman of ISO

KENYA - Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) acting CEO Jude Chesire has been elected Vice Chairman of the Administrative Committee of…

4 months ago

Cargill Kenya shifts focus to grains, leaves tea auction market

KENYA - Cargill Kenya Limited, a major buyer at the Mombasa Tea Auction for over 40 years, has announced its…

4 months ago