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Get latest updates/news emanating from around the Middle-East and African region.
Namibia: N$22m Needed for Vhungu Vhungu Production
[New Era] Rundu -- The Vhungu Vhungu Green Scheme in the Kavango East region requires an annual budget of N$22 million to operate at full production capacity, farm manager Floris S [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Aug-2025
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe Agricultural Show Sees Significant Growth Ahead of 115th Edition
[New Zimbabwe] The Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS) is set to make a big splash with a surge in both exhibitors and exciting new events, as it gears up for its 115th edition. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Aug-2025
Uganda: Iso Takes Over Wetland Fish Farming Project After Years of Stagnation
[Nile Post] The government has transferred management of its wetland fish farming project from the Ministry of Water and Environment to the Internal Security Organisation (ISO), fo [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Aug-2025
East Africa: Uganda to Showcase Fruits At Spain's Ifema Expo in Historic First
[Nile Post] Uganda is set to make its inaugural appearance at one of the world's largest fresh produce expos, the Fruit Attraction Expo in Ifema Madrid. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Aug-2025
Uganda: Northern Uganda Agriculture and Trade Show Kicks Off in Gulu
[Nile Post] The 4th Northern Uganda Agriculture and Trade Show has opened its doors to exhibitors and farmers from across the region, showcasing the latest innovations and technolo [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Aug-2025
Zimbabwe: WFP Donates Vehicles to Public Service Ministry for Social Protection Services
[New Zimbabwe] THE World Food Programme (WFP) has donated vehicles to the Public Service Ministry to enhance the delivery of essential social protection and assistance services in [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Aug-2025
Nigeria: FAO Launches 2025 Food, Agriculture Policy Monitoring Review
[Leadership] Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, has launched the 2025 Niger [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Aug-2025
Zimbabwe: Chimanimani Farmers Celebrate At Good Food and Music Festival
[263Chat] A bumper crowd thronged Chakohwa High School this week for the Chimanimani Good Food, Seed and Music Festival where local farmers walked away with prizes ranging from hoe [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Aug-2025
South Africa: Cape Town Council Approves Social Housing At 'Fruit and Veg' Site
[GroundUp] 237 social housing units are planned [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Aug-2025
Gambia: A Village Without Fences - How Gunjur Sambuya Farmers Grow Crops in Peace
[Foroyaa] On a rainy August morning in Gunjur Sambuya, the green stretches freely. Maize stalks rise tall beside cassava plots, and vegetable beds lie open near the market, all unf [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Aug-2025
Ethiopia: Unlocking Regional Value Chains - How IGAD Fisheries Drive Inclusive Growth
[Ethiopian Herald] Despite abundant fishery resources with a production capacity of over 3.5 million tons, the IGAD region is currently generating limited benefits for livelihoods [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 22-Aug-2025
Türkiye moves to regulate sugary beverages amid rising health concerns over high fructose levels
TURKEY – Türkiye is preparing sweeping regulations on sugary beverages following [...]
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Date: 21-Aug-2025
Champion Breweries to acquire Bullet brand assets
NIGERIA – Champion Breweries Plc has entered into an agreement to acquire the bra [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 21-Aug-2025
Museveni orders draft of tea sector regulations to stabilize Uganda’s industry
UGANDA – President Yoweri Museveni has directed Uganda’s Ministry of Agricultur [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 21-Aug-2025
Nestlé unveils cocoa production technique to boost yields amid global shortages
SWITZERLAND – Nestlé has unveiled a patented technique designed to transform coc [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 21-Aug-2025
AB InBev to invest US$15M in St. Louis brewery to strengthen U.S. operations
USA – Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) has unveiled plans to invest US$15 million [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 21-Aug-2025
Carlsberg Asia launches digital acceleration program with Meituan, Grab, and Delivery Hero to redefine beer experiences
ASIA – Carlsberg Asia has unveiled a new digital roadmap through its Digital Acce [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 21-Aug-2025
Corbion, Kuehnle AgroSystems partner to develop Astaxanthin from algae fermentation
U.S.A. – Corbion, the Amsterdam-based global leader in sustainable ingredients, a [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 21-Aug-2025
Novonesis delivers strong H1 growth, sets ambitious 2030 targets with new ‘GROW’ strategy
DENMARK – Novonesis posted 9% organic sales growth in the first half of 2025, dri [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 21-Aug-2025
Premier Foods to acquire Merchant Gourmet in US$64M deal to boost healthy convenience portfolio
LONDON – Premier Foods, an ambient packaged foods company, has agreed to acquire [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 21-Aug-2025
Keychain secures US$30M to digitize supply chains, boost manufacturer connection
INDIA – Keychain, a start-up transforming sourcing and manufacturing in the consu [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 21-Aug-2025
Unearthing the secrets to preparing soil the smart way
Before seeds can take root, the soil must be ready, from ancient fields to modern farms, this truth has been passed down over the centuries, because soil readiness remains the firs [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 21-Aug-2025
Zambia, Qatar sign US$19 billion partnership deal
Zambia signed a US$19 billion partnership with Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings on August 18th 2025, in Lusaka. President Hakainde Hichilema oversaw the signing, describing it as one [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 21-Aug-2025
Bühler and SACB showcase power of strategic partnerships
Strategic collaboration between technology providers and industry associations remains central to building a sustainable food processing sector. This was evident at the 87th Annua [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 21-Aug-2025
Ethiopia: GERD As a Catalyst for Regional Integration, Stability and Shared Prosperity
[Ethiopian Herald] Following the laying of the cornerstone for the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), people from assorted backgrounds felt on top of the w [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 21-Aug-2025