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Get latest updates/news emanating from around the Middle-East and African region.
Kenyan government unveils strategies to boost processed tea sales, reduce unsold inventory
KENYA – Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA), has clarified that the a [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Aug-2024
Nigeria: Enugu Approves N183bn for 141 Urban Roads, 20 Rural Roads
[Vanguard] ... To dualise Enugu-Opi-Nsukka Road, construct bridges, Abakpa junction flyover, others [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Aug-2024
Liberia: Boakai & APM Terminals Hold Discussion.
[New Dawn] President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has met with APM Terminals Managing Director for Africa and Europe, Mr. Igor van den Essen, as the two discussed long-term partnership and [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Aug-2024
East Africa: Sudan's Government Denies Famine Exists in Darfur's Zamzam Camp
[Daily Maverick] CAIRO, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Sudan on Sunday denied the existence of famine in North Darfur's Zamzam camp for internally displaced people, while an aid group said ther [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Aug-2024
South Africa: Restaurateurs and Retailers Should Celebrate and Protect the Food Heritage of South Africa
[Daily Maverick] Restaurants and retailers are crucial stakeholders in showcasing South Africa's great foods. Some have made efforts to showcase famous food products from European [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Aug-2024
Nigeria: NDLEA Intercepts Multiple US, UK-Bound Drugs in Baby Food Tins
[Daily Trust] Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted no less than 36 parcels of a strong strain of cannabis concealed in six cartons of tin [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Aug-2024
Zambeef Products PLC appoints Patrick Kalifungwa as New CFO
ZAMBIA – Zambeef Products PLC, the largest beef producer in Zam [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Aug-2024
Tate & Lyle approaches CP Kelco for US$1.8B buyout
USA – British-headquartered supplier of food and beverage products, T [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Aug-2024
Nigeria: Households Struggle to Cope With Galloping Food Prices
[Vanguard] The astronomical surge in food prices has forced many Nigerian households to adopt various coping mechanisms to survive, a survey by Financial Vanguard has revealed. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Aug-2024
Africa: FAO, EU Launch €47m Program to Aid Eastern Africa Pastoralists
[Business Day Africa] The Food and Agriculture Organisation and the European Union (EU) have launched a €47 million program to bolster the resilience of pastoralists in Eastern A [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Aug-2024
Döhler to expand Paarl Manufacturing Plant in diversification and market expansion strategy
SOUTH AFRICA- Natural ingredients company Döhler has announced plans to expand its Pa [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Jun-2024
South African agricultural exports grow by 6% in Q1 2024 despite inflation, ITC
SOUTH AFRICA- According to the International Trade Council (ITC), the agricultural sec [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Jun-2024
La Chocolaterie owner launches US$1.6M chocolate factory in Cameroon
CAMEROON- La Chocolaterie owner Olivier Bourdais has launched the construction of a on [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Jun-2024
Kohl reports surprise net loss amid demand and inflation challenges
USA- Department store chain Kohl has reported an unexpected net loss of US$27 million [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Jun-2024
Kenya writes off US$894.14M debt to revitalize sugar and coffee sectors
KENYA – In a bold move to revamp Kenya’s agricultural sector, President William Ru [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Jun-2024
Suntory denies acquisition talks with Boston Beer Co
JAPAN – Suntory Holdings, a leading global player in premium spirits, has denied rep [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Jun-2024
Australia sees easing of China’s beef import restrictions
AUSTRALIA – China has recently lifted import suspensions on five of Australia’s be [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Jun-2024
Indri Whisky relaunches in UK through partnership with Mangrove Global
UK – Indri Whisky, produced by Piccadily, India’s largest independent malt spirits [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Jun-2024
Kakuzi inaugurates new Macadamia oil plant
KENYA – Agro-food processor Kakuzi has officially inaugurated a new macadamia oil pr [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Jun-2024
Cocoa prices increase as bean arrivals in ports drop 29%, report reveals
IVORY COAST- International cocoa prices have increased sharply to two-week highs after [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 29-May-2024
Kenya extends duty-free sugar importation period to stabilize prices
KENYA – Kenya’s National Treasury has extended the duty-free importation period f [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 29-May-2024
Jagatjit Industries to venture in single malt whisky market
INDIA – Jagatjit Industries, one of the most prominent companies manufacturing IMFL [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 29-May-2024
ITC fails to achieve profit estimates despite 2% increase in revenue in FY24
INDIA- FMCG and cigarette company ITC has reported a below-projection net profit of Rs [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 29-May-2024
KWAL unveils upgraded bottle design for Hunter’s Choice brand
KENYA – Kenya Wines Agency Ltd (KWAL), a subsidiary of Kwal Holdings East Africa Lim [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 29-May-2024
Allied Blenders and Distillers’ Zoya Gin wins ‘Campaign Innovator of the Year’
INDIA – Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABDL), India’s third-largest IMFL [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 29-May-2024