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Get latest updates/news emanating from around the Middle-East and African region.
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 [...]
Region: N/A
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 [...]
Region: N/A
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, [...]
Region: N/A
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 [...]
Region: N/A
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. [...]
Region: N/A
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 [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 26-Feb-2025
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe Moves Up the Line to Heavy Industry
[The Herald] Zimbabwe is now moving rapidly towards becoming one of the top major heavy industrial centres in Africa and the future African Continental Free Trade Area as it conver [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 26-Feb-2025
Zimbabwe: Stow Muhacha Initiative Empowers Farmers in Mash West
[The Herald] The Stow Muhacha Initiative in Trelawney, near Darwendale in Mashonaland West Province, is revolutionising the lives of small-scale tobacco farmers, proving that colle [...]
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Date: 26-Feb-2025
Uganda: Ramathan - Dos and Don'ts of Fasting, Best Foods to Break the Fast, and Health Benefits
[Nile Post] As Muslims around the world prepare for the holy month of Ramadan--a time of fasting, prayer, and reflection--many are focused on observing the month in the best way po [...]
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Date: 26-Feb-2025
Gambia: Samaritan Jawara Donates Ramadan Food Items Worth Over D9m
[The Point] Abubakary Jawara, a prominent business tycoon and renowned philanthropist, and the Chief Executive Officer of GACH Global, through his foundation has once again demonst [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 26-Feb-2025
Nigeria: NFF Congratulates Bassey, Danladi On Government Appointments
[This Day] The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has felicitated with Etubom Paul Bassey and Chief Isaac Danladi, two eminent members of the Nigeria football family who have been a [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 26-Feb-2025
Somalia: Drought, Conflict and High Food Prices Risk Pushing 4.4 Million People Into Hunger, the Federal Government of Somalia and UN Warn
[WFP] MOGADISHU -- New data from Somalia shows that 4.4 million people could face hunger by April 2025, driven by worsening drought conditions, conflict and high food prices. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 26-Feb-2025
Somalia: Drought, Conflict and High Food Prices Risk Pushing 4.4 Million People Into Hunger, Federal Government of Somalia and UN Warn
[OCHA] Mogadishu -- New data from Somalia shows that 4.4 million people could face hunger by April 2025, driven by worsening drought conditions, conflict and high food prices. [...]
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Date: 26-Feb-2025
South Africa: 15 Million South Africans Don't Get Enough to Eat Every Day - 4 Solutions
[The Conversation Africa] At least 15 million South Africans suffer from food insecurity. That means they don't have enough nutritious food to live healthy lives. [...]
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Date: 26-Feb-2025
Campari Group announces major restructuring amid cognac market challenges
ITALY – Italian spirits company Campari Group has initiated a large-scale restructur [...]
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Date: 24-Feb-2025