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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

EU delays deforestation regulation by one year to bolster implementation readiness

EUROPE - The European Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement to delay the enforcement of the…

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

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…

10 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…

10 months ago