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Get latest updates/news emanating from around the Middle-East and African region.
Nigeria: Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road - Nigerians in Diaspora Seek Nass Intervention
[Vanguard] Lagos -- A group of Nigerians, comprising real estate investors in the diaspora, has petitioned the House of Representatives, demanding a thorough investigation into the [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 24-Oct-2024
Kenya: President Ruto Defends Private Sector Partnerships in Infrastructure Development
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has emphasized that partnerships with the private sector in infrastructure projects will help reduce Kenya's tax burden and reliance [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 24-Oct-2024
Rwanda: Lack of Investor for Kigali Silk Factory Hurting Sericulture Farmers - Ombudsman
[New Times] An investor is needed to address a situation where some farmers are demotivated to carry on sericulture and to utilise the Kigali Silk Factory that has been lying idle [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 24-Oct-2024
Zimbabwe: 'Semen Processing Plant to Stimulate Livestock Sector Growth'
[The Herald] Stakeholders in the livestock industry have projected an upward growth in livestock numbers, thanks to the commissioning of the country's largest semen processing and [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 24-Oct-2024
Zimbabwe: 807 Permits Issued for Maize Imports
[The Herald] Government has issued 807 import permits to 420 private companies to bring in 4 131 260 tonnes of maize by March next year. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 24-Oct-2024
Zimbabwe: Rabbit Farmers Unite for a Common Cause
[The Herald] Rabbit farmers in some Harare suburbs have joined forces to find ways of saving their herds from a 'mysterious' disease that appears capable of inflicting huge losses [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 24-Oct-2024
Zimbabwe: Fight to Mitigate Drought, Boost Food Security Turns Digital
[The Herald] The country's plot to boost food security is thickening with Government adopting a Food and Nutrition Security Information System that generates critical data to influ [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 24-Oct-2024
Kenya: Kenya's Mango Suppliers Required to Register Ahead of Export Season
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Mango suppliers across Kenya are now required to register with the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) in order to operate, ahead of the upcoming mango exp [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 24-Oct-2024
BRF, Marfrig announce Sadia’s entry into global cattle market
BRAZIL – BRF and Marfrig Global Foods are preparing to launch Sadia, BRF’s subsidiary, [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Oct-2024
Cameroon recalls Serrano ham over Listeria contamination alert
CAMEROON – The Cameroonian Ministry of Livestock has ordered the immediate recall of a h [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Oct-2024
KWAL launches Kibao Gin targeting Kenya’s growing market for premium spirits
KENYA – Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) has introduced its latest product, Kibao Gin, [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Oct-2024
Bhartia Brothers seek US$1.5B to acquire 40% stake in Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages
INDIA – Shyam and Hari Bhartia, promoters of the Jubilant Bhartia Group, are seeking to [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Oct-2024
Predator Energy Drink introduces new Mango Flavor in Uganda
UGANDA – Predator Energy Drink, a popular brand under Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Oct-2024
Heineken to pay Maxam Limited US$13.1M after Supreme Court loss
KENYA – The Supreme Court of Kenya has dismissed an appeal by Dutch brewing giant Heinek [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Oct-2024
Zimbabwe: Displaced Farmers Skeptical About Zimbabwe's Decision to Compensate Them
[VOA] Harare, Zimbabwe -- Some former commercial farmers in Zimbabwe who were kicked off their land 20-plus years ago say a government offer of compensation is woefully inadequate, [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Oct-2024
Kenya: Kenya Halts Avocado Exports to Curb Immature Harvesting
[Business Day Africa] Kenya's Horticulture Directorate has temporarily halted the export of popular avocado varieties, including Fuerte, Hass, Pinkerton, and Jumbo, to prevent the [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Oct-2024
KHS again wins gold: EcoVadis honors commitment to sustainability
WORLD – In an impressive confirmation of the company’s commitment to sustainability, K [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Oct-2024
COMESA launches investigation into Coca-Cola’s alleged anti-competitive practices in Africa
AFRICA – The Coca-Cola Company is under investigation by the Common Market for Eastern a [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Oct-2024
Diageo expands spirits manufacturing facility in Indonesia, proposes redevelopment of Talisker distillery
INDONESIA – Diageo, the producer of renowned brands such as Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff, [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Oct-2024
Uganda distributes moisture meters to boost coffee, cocoa quality
UGANDA – The Ugandan government, through the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Oct-2024
Heineken remains silent on reports of Komari Beverage acquisition in Ethiopia
ETHIOPIA – Heineken has declined to comment on reports that the global brewing giant has [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Oct-2024
Cal-Maine Foods invests US$40M in expanding cage-free egg production
USA – Cal-Maine Foods, the largest egg producer in the United States, is set to invest U [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Oct-2024
Aussie Plant-Based Co. liquidates following financial difficulties
AUSTRALIA – The Aussie Plant-Based Co. has entered liquidation after grappling with fina [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Oct-2024
Poultry Association of Nigeria urges government to address egg production crisis
NIGERIA – The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter of the Poultry Association of Nige [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Oct-2024
Clemens Food Group closes Kunzler plant
USA – Clemens Food Group is in the process of shutting down its Kunzler plant in Pennsyl [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 16-Oct-2024