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- October 9, 2025
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 million) grant agreement aimed at
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 small businesses. This self-service platform
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, granting exporters a 30-day window
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 strategic expansion into East and
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 strong opposition to the government’s
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 EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by
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 ban on imported frozen chicken,
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 with support from the
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 compared to the same period
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 degradation, protect forests, and enhance