Latest News Updates
Get latest updates/news emanating from around the Middle-East and African region.
South Africa moves up in logistics index as global supply chains shift
SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa has improved its standing in the Agility Emerging Market [...]
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Date: 27-Feb-2025
COCOBOD intensify effort to protect commodity from illegal trade
GHANA – The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), a government-controlled institution that fi [...]
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Date: 27-Feb-2025
Senegal completes first-ever US$35M onion dehydration plant to boost agriculture
SENEGAL – Senegal is making significant strides in agricultural processing with [...]
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Date: 27-Feb-2025
End of an era: Michael Simonetta retires as Perfection Fresh CEO after 40 years
AUSTRALIA – Perfection Fresh Australia has announced a major leadership change as [...]
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Date: 27-Feb-2025
Namibia: Government Aims to Accelerate Stadia Upgrades
[Namibian] The Independence Stadium in Windhoek is one of several stadia that the government is upgrading with the aim of putting sport at the forefront of development. [...]
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Date: 27-Feb-2025
Uganda: Museveni Commissions Ankole Industrial Hub
[Nile Post] President Museveni has commissioned the Ankole Zonal Presidential Industrial Hub in Muko Village, Mbarara District. [...]
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Date: 27-Feb-2025
Uganda: Museveni Pledges to Rehabilitate Ibanda-Kagongo Road
[Nile Post] President Museveni has pledged to rehabilitate the long-neglected Ibanda-Kagongo Road, offering hope to residents of Ibanda Municipality. [...]
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Date: 27-Feb-2025
Liberia: World Bank and Nafaa Begin Installing AIS Transponders to Enhance Fishermen's Safety
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Agency (NAFAA) and the World Bank have launched the installation of Automatic Identification System (AIS) trans [...]
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Date: 27-Feb-2025
Nigeria: Jigawa Leads in National Food Security Drive
[Leadership] The Wheat Farmers Green Field Celebration, held in Dabi Village of Jigawa State, has once again underscored the unwavering commitment and resilience of the state gover [...]
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Date: 27-Feb-2025
Zimbabwe: Exploring the Devastating Impact of Armyworm Infestations On Crops
[The Herald] Obert Chifamba, Agri -- Every season, farmers in regions prone to African and Fall Armyworm attacks have grown accustomed to the pests' relentless presence in their fi [...]
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Date: 27-Feb-2025
Namibia: Cattle Must Be Vaccinated Prior to Export - Officials
[Namibian] The Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) has directed that all cattle destined for export must be vaccinated against lumpy skin disease (LSD) a minimum of 21 days an [...]
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Date: 27-Feb-2025
Somalia: Somalia Faces Escalating Crisis Amid Drought, Conflict and Price Hikes
[UN News] The humanitarian situation in Somalia is worsening as drought, conflict and soaring food prices push millions toward extreme hunger, UN agencies warned on Wednesday. [...]
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Date: 27-Feb-2025
Starbucks to cut 1,100 corporate jobs, 30% of menu amid sales decline
USA – Starbucks has announced plans to lay off over 1,000 corporate employees and st [...]
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Date: 26-Feb-2025
Uganda intensifies efforts to develop climate-resilient coffee varieties
UGANDA – Uganda’s Parliament has called on the National Coffee Research Institute [...]
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Date: 26-Feb-2025
BerryWorld, Tropic Cool partner to expand berry production in Rwanda
RWANDA – The British fruit company, BerryWorld, has partnered with the Israeli compa [...]
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Date: 26-Feb-2025
Diageo expands Smirnoff Range with Miami Peach Vodka
UK – Diageo is expanding its Smirnoff vodka lineup with the introduction of Smirnoff [...]
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Date: 26-Feb-2025
DHL eCommerce expands presence in Saudi Arabia with AJEX investment
SAUDI ARABIA – DHL eCommerce, a division of DHL that specializes in e-commerce logis [...]
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Date: 26-Feb-2025
Fresh Del Monte Q4 report: Growth in key areas despite banana segment challenges
USA – Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has released its financial results for the fourth [...]
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Date: 26-Feb-2025
Naivas marks 110-store milestone, looks ahead
KENYA – Naivas Supermarket continues to strengthen its position as Kenya’s top [...]
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Date: 26-Feb-2025
Mondelez, Sargent teams up to unveil new cheese crackers bolstering its products
Mondelez International, the global snacking giant, has partnered with Sargento, a Wisc [...]
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Date: 26-Feb-2025
IFF invests US$70M in its Cedar Rapids plant to expand production capacity
USA – International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc., a global leader in flavors, [...]
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Date: 26-Feb-2025
Nestlé India intends to hike its product prices,countering commodity inflation
INDIA – Nestlé India, a subsidiary of Nestlé that processes food, beverages, [...]
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Date: 26-Feb-2025
Ethio Telecom introduces digital livestock tracking to modernize Ethiopia’s agriculture
Ethiopia, home to Africa’s largest livestock population, faces challenges in tracking, financing, and insuring its agricultural assets. Ethio Telecom’s newly launched Digital L [...]
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Date: 26-Feb-2025
Uganda: Chinese Companies Awarded Shs107.2bn Contracts to Construct Wakiso Road Network
[Nile Post] Government has awarded contracts worth shs107.2 billion to two Chinese companies to construct roads within Wakiso district. [...]
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Date: 26-Feb-2025
Nigeria: Fresh Crisis Brews Over Airport Concession
[Daily Trust] Fresh crisis is brewing in the aviation sector over concession of airports as aviation unions raised the alarm over a draft agreement being paraded for the concession [...]
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Date: 26-Feb-2025