Divestments, Investments & Funding

Ghana to rebrand Agriculture Ministry to focus on agribusiness, value addition

GHANA - Ghana's incoming government has announced plans to rename the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to the Ministry of…

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Alice Ruhweza appointed President of AGRA

AFRICA - The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has announced the appointment of Alice Ruhweza as its…

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Simbisa Brands targets expansion with US$17.8M investment

ZIMBABWE - Simbisa Brands, a subsidiary of Innscor Africa Limited, is pressing ahead with its expansion strategy, with plans to…

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Varun Beverages to bolster South African subsidiary with US$48.2M investment

SOUTH AFRICA - Varun Beverages Limited (VBL), the bottling partner for PepsiCo in several global markets, has announced a US$48.2…

2 weeks ago

Kenya’s macadamia sector in turmoil as regulator defies court order on export certification

KENYA - The macadamia industry in Kenya is facing growing unrest following the refusal of the Agriculture and Food Authority…

2 weeks ago

Juhayna Food Industries merges subsidiaries amid continued growth

EGYPT - Egypt’s leading dairy, juice, and food producer, Juhayna Food Industries, has announced the consolidation of four of its…

2 weeks ago

Bakhresa Food Products to double fruit processing capacity in major expansion drive

TANZANIA - Bakhresa Food Products (BFP), a subsidiary of the Bakhresa Group, has announced plans to increase its fruit processing…

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Burkina Faso boosts local tomato processing with new factories

BURKINA FASO - Burkina Faso has taken notable steps to enhance its tomato processing capabilities with the launch of two…

2 weeks ago

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…

2 weeks 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…

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