Latest News Updates
Get latest updates/news emanating from around the Middle-East and African region.
ADM announces job layoff to cut operational costs
USA—Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has announced plans to eliminate up to 700 jobs [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2025
Game, Makro to include Walmart private label items in their stores
SOUTH AFRICA – Massmart-owned Game, Makro, and Builders store has announced plans [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2025
Kenya: President Ruto Unveils Infrastructure, Power Projects in Mandera
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has outlined the government's commitment to expanding infrastructure in North Eastern Kenya to enhance connectivity and drive socio-e [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2025
Malawi: President Chakwera - AVisionary Leader Transforming Malawi's Infrastructure
[Nyasa Times] Malawi's President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera is earning high praise for his unwavering zeal and passion for infrastructure development, positioning himself as a t [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2025
Nigeria: Tinubu Approves N80 Billion for Alau Dam Expansion
[Premium Times] "Today the interim report was presented to the Federal Executive Council. The Alau Dam is very critical." President Bola Tinubu has approved N80 billion for the rec [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2025
Namibia: Fire Causes Temporary Closure of Mondesa Clinic
[Namibian] The Ministry of Health and Social Services has announced the temporary closure of the Mondesa Clinic at Swakopmund following a fire that broke out in the early hours of [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2025
Nigeria: Borno Lawmakers Hail Tinubu for Approving N80bn to Reconstruct Alau Dam
[Vanguard] The Speaker Borno State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan and other honourable members have applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for given immediate approval [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2025
Uganda: Uganda's $70m Cardiac Hospital to Be Heartbeat of Training, Treatment
[Independent (Kampala)] 🟡10 floors (4 Basement levels) [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2025
Nigeria: Tinubu Approves N80bn for Alau Dam Reconstruction
[Leadership] President Bola Tinubu has approved N80 billion to reconstruct and rehabilitate Alau Dam in Borno State. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2025
Eritrea: New Micro-Dam Inaugurated in Halhal Sub-Zone
[Shabait] Keren -- A newly constructed micro-dam in Rehei administrative area, Halhal sub-zone, was inaugurated on 2 February. The project was carried out in collaboration with the [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2025
Zimbabwe: Berries Exports Surge 50 Percent
[The Herald] BERRIES export volumes rose 50 percent from six million kilogrammes in 2023 to eight million in 2024 with stakeholders calling for Government-backed structured financi [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2025
Nigeria: Gov Bago's Doctorate Degree / A Testament to His Agricultural Development Efforts - Ex-Rep Abg
[Vanguard] Kaduna -- Former House of Representatives member, Hon. Shehu Bawa ABG, has joined prominent Nigerians in commending the Federal University of Technology, Minna, for conf [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2025
Malawi: Luanar Scores Highly On Aquaculture - Malawi Can Generate Forex Through Fish Farming, Says Dr. Jessie Kabwira
[Nyasa Times] Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Jessie Kabwira, has praised the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) for its strong commitment to advan [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2025
Nigeria: Zango LG Adopts Year-Round Farming to Combat Hardship
[Leadership] In a proactive move to address the prevailing economic hardship and food scarcity, the Zango local government area of Katsina State has adopted an 11-month farming cyc [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2025
Africa: Museveni - Why Should Africa Be Importing Food?
[Nile Post] President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has re-emphasized the need for Africa to achieve self-sufficiency in food production rather than relying on imports. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2025
South Africa: Anger Over Failure of Community-Owned Macadamia Nut Farm
[GroundUp] Government-funded Ncera farm has battled drought and price fluctuations [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2025
Kenya: Ruto's Tone Inspiring Rebellion Against Livestock Vaccination - Havi
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government's ambitious livestock vaccination drive targeting at least 22 million cattle and 50 million goats and sheep risks failure owning to a conforn [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Feb-2025
Tyson Foods raises annual sales forecast as beef and chicken demand grows
USA – Tyson Foods is increasing its annual sales out [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Feb-2025
Nigeria Federal High Court halts excise duty collection on sweetened beverages
NIGERIA – The Nigeria Federal High Court has ruled t [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Feb-2025
Kenyan government temporarily halts new aquaculture licensing rules
KENYA – The Kenyan government has put on hold new aq [...]
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Date: 04-Feb-2025
BII invests USD15M to boost cashew processing in Côte d’Ivoire
COTE D’IVOIRE – British International Investment ( [...]
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Date: 04-Feb-2025
ECOM secures US$230M from IFC for its activities in West Africa
Côte d’Ivoire/Ghana – Agricultural commodities tr [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Feb-2025
Walmart invests US$4.5B to drive expansion across Canada
CANADA—Walmart has announced a CAD 6.5 billion (US$4 [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Feb-2025
Indian Beverage Association appoints Dr Dharmendra Singh Gangwar as Secretary General
INDIA – The Indian Beverage Association (IBA), the a [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Feb-2025
EABL reports 19.6% profit growth to US$62.7M in half-year results
KENYA – East African Breweries Limited (EABL) posted a 19.6 percent increase in n [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Feb-2025