Latest News Updates
Get latest updates/news emanating from around the Middle-East and African region.
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Commitment to Cultivate Rice As Key Component of National Food Security
[Ethiopian Herald] On the heels of the high level of commitment demonstrated by the federal government on the topic of summer irrigated wheat cultivation, Ethiopia in the present c [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 26-Sep-2024
Diageo launches 90% paper-based bottle for Johnnie Walker Black Label
UK – Diageo, the renowned maker of Don Julio Tequila and Smirnoff Vodka, has taken a sig [...]
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Date: 25-Sep-2024
Kenya Water Service Regulatory Board announces new tariffs for 2024-2025
KENYA – The Kenya Water Service Regulatory Board (WASREB) has announced new water tariff [...]
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Date: 25-Sep-2024
Devans Modern Breweries expands production with new Assam partnership
INDIA – Devans Modern Breweries, a leading Indian alcobev company, has expanded its pan- [...]
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Date: 25-Sep-2024
Coca-Cola to phase out Coca-Cola Spiced after six months on shelves
US – The Coca-Cola Company has announced plans to discontinue its Coca-Cola Spiced line [...]
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Date: 25-Sep-2024
Ethiopia’s Tea industry sees 34% growth in 2023/24 FY, revenue exceeds US$2M
ETHIOPIA – Ethiopia’s tea industry recorded a 34 percent growth in the 2023/24 fiscal [...]
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Date: 25-Sep-2024
Ethiopia launches first-ever livestock transportation train to boost quality meat export
ETHIOPIA – Ethio-Djibouti Railway Joint Stock Company has started transportation livesto [...]
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Date: 25-Sep-2024
African Development Bank approves a US$129.71 million loan to Tanzania
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group on 20th September 2024, approved a US$129.71 million loan to Tanzania for the implementation of a youth-focused agribus [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 25-Sep-2024
Uganda: Anite Pushes for Local Industry Growth ,Questions China Town's Role?
[Nile Post] State Minister for Investment, Evelyne Anite, has urged Ugandans to embrace industrialisation and value addition in agriculture and mining, calling for a shift away fro [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 25-Sep-2024
Tanzania: UDSM Constructs Toilets for Changanyikeni Primary School
[Daily News] DAR ES SALAAM: THE University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has built a toilet block with 13 latrines for Changanyikeni Primary School in Kinondoni District. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 25-Sep-2024
Rwanda: Government Seeks Private Operator for Kiyanzi Dry Port
[New Times] Kiyanzi Dry Port, an inland cargo terminal that was developed by the Government of Rwanda to enhance cross-border trade, is still seeking a private sector operator to f [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 25-Sep-2024
Ethiopia: Livestock Exporters Optimistic As Ethiopia Launches Railway Cargo
[Ethiopian Herald] The launch of Ethiopia's first livestock export cargo transportation service by railway has sparked optimism among the country's legal livestock exporters, accor [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 25-Sep-2024
Africa: U.S. President Biden Set To Visit Angola
[White House] President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will travel to Germany and Angola, from October 10 to 15. In Germany, President Biden will meet with German leaders to further strength [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 25-Sep-2024
Nigeria: 'Japan Tobacco Nigeria Remains Committed to Environmental Conservation'
[This Day] As part of its unwavering commitment to environmental preservation, Japan Tobacco International Nigeria, a member of Japan Tobacco International, celebrates this year's [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 25-Sep-2024
Liberia: Ministry of Agriculture Build Farmers' Capacities
[New Dawn] The Ministry of Agriculture, with funding from the World Bank and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has empowered smallholder farmers here with [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 25-Sep-2024
Liberia: Moa - Sadfons Initiative Boosts Smallholder Farmers' Livelihood
[New Dawn] - The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) is making significant strides in advancing agricultural productivity through its Smallholder Agriculture Development for Food and Nut [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 25-Sep-2024
Nigeria: Climate Change - We Are Already Counting Our Losses Benue Farmers Cry Out
[Leadership] Benue farmers have raised the alarm on the negative impact of climate change on their crops this farming season, warning that if urgent measures are not taken to addre [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 25-Sep-2024
Rwanda: Timely Insemination Spurs Pig Production in Nyamagabe
[New Times] Pig farmers in Nyamagabe District are seeing a significant increase in production, after the introduction of artificial insemination services. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 25-Sep-2024
Kenya: Reprieve for Farmers As Parliament Rejects Punitive 'Ndengu' Bill
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Assembly has rejected the bill that aimed to regulate the production, processing, and marketing of mung beans, commonly known as 'ndengu,' in K [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 25-Sep-2024
Zimbabwe: Nutrition Gardens, Resilience Programs Provide a Lifeline for Hunger-Stricken Villagers
[New Zimbabwe] Villagers in Mwenezi District are relieved following the introduction of resilience programmes by the World Food Program aimed at alleviating hunger ravaging most ru [...]
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Date: 25-Sep-2024
Carrefour Kenya opens 24th store in Ruiru
KENYA – Carrefour, a globally recognized retail chain, has opened its 24th store in Keny [...]
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Date: 19-Sep-2024
Revyve opens new facility in Netherlands, to produce gluten-free ingredient line
NETHERLANDS – Food-tech company Revyve is launching a new production facility in [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 19-Sep-2024
JBS projects 2024 revenue at US$76.5B, partners with GreenGrassUSA for Waste-to-Energy initiative
BRAZIL – JBS has announced to its shareholders and the market its forecasted net [...]
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Date: 19-Sep-2024
Zambeef addresses ownership rumors
ZAMBIA – Zambeef Products PLC has issued a statement addressing rumors circulatin [...]
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Date: 19-Sep-2024
Monogram Foods appoints Jessica Reese as new Sales Senior VP
USA – Monogram Foods, a popular American meat snacks company, has announced the a [...]
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Date: 19-Sep-2024