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- October 10, 2025
African News

Mozambique’s sugar sector bounces back amid climate challenges
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . December 9, 2024
MOZAMBIQUE – In the first half of the year, Mozambique’s sugar exports generated US$14.7 million, marking a notable 36% increase compared to the same period

Ethiopia secures US$500 million to combat land degradation, bolster food security
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . December 9, 2024
ETHIOPIA – The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) has announced its support for Ethiopia’s US$500 million initiative to address widespread land degradation, protect forests, and enhance

South African deciduous fruit industry launches Centre of Excellence to combat invasive pests
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . December 9, 2024
SOUTH AFRICA – The South African deciduous fruit industry has unveiled a Centre of Excellence for pest monitoring, a move aimed at mitigating the growing

Champion Breweries secures shareholder approval for expansion, compliance measures
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . December 9, 2024
NIGERIA – Champion Breweries Plc has gained shareholder approval to issue up to 1,579,058,099 ordinary shares, a move aimed at meeting the Nigerian Exchange Ltd.

Ghana’s cocoa industry goes green with new biochar project
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . December 5, 2024
GHANA – Olam Food Ingredients(ofi), in collaboration with LOTTE, Fuji Oil Co., and MC Agri Alliance, is set to debut its first cocoa biochar initiative

Jude Chesire elected as first African Vice Chairman of ISO
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . December 5, 2024
KENYA – Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) acting CEO Jude Chesire has been elected Vice Chairman of the Administrative Committee of the International Sugar Organisation (ISO).

Cargill Kenya shifts focus to grains, leaves tea auction market
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . December 4, 2024
KENYA – Cargill Kenya Limited, a major buyer at the Mombasa Tea Auction for over 40 years, has announced its withdrawal from the market, raising

Eskort expands Western Cape presence with new George store
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . December 4, 2024
SOUTH AFRICA – Eskort, a household name in South Africa’s pork industry, has launched its first store in the Western Cape, setting up shop in

20 years of excellence: MBL introduces limited-edition K-Vant Spirit
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . December 4, 2024
TANZANIA – Mega Beverages Limited (MBL), a leader in Tanzania’s beverage industry, has commemorated its 20th anniversary with the launch of a limited-edition K-Vant Premium

Njunu Tea Factory invests US$2.32M in specialty tea production
- By Catherine Odhiambo
- . December 3, 2024
KENYA – Njunu Tea Factory in Gatanga sub-county has launched the construction of a new KES 300 million (US$2.32M) facility to diversify into specialty tea