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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…

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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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

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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…

10 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…

10 months ago

Eskort expands Western Cape presence with new George store

SOUTH AFRICA - Eskort, a household name in South Africa’s pork industry, has launched its first store in the Western…

10 months ago

20 years of excellence: MBL introduces limited-edition K-Vant Spirit

TANZANIA – Mega Beverages Limited (MBL), a leader in Tanzania’s beverage industry, has commemorated its 20th anniversary with the launch…

10 months ago

Njunu Tea Factory invests US$2.32M in specialty tea production

KENYA – Njunu Tea Factory in Gatanga sub-county has launched the construction of a new KES 300 million (US$2.32M) facility…

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