African News

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…

10 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…

10 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,…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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,…

10 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…

10 months ago

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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 months ago