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- Nov- 2025 -17 November
Ghana to invest US$500 million to boost its palm oil industry
Ghana plans to invest US$500 million to boost its palm oil industry and reduce dependence on imports. The government disclosed…
Read More » - 17 November
Mozambique’s new sesame facility to process 20,000 tonnes per year
Mozambique ranks as Africa’s fifth-largest sesame exporter, behind Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania and Ethiopia. While the raw product is mostly shipped…
Read More » - 13 November
Avenews, KMC, and KLMC launch KSh 2.5 billion trade-financing model to transform Kenya’s livestock sector
In a bold step to modernise one of Kenya’s most valuable yet underserved industries, Avenews, in partnership with the Kenya…
Read More » - 12 November
DR Congo launches US$32 million COPIL to oversee projects in Songololo
The Ministry of Agriculture launched a Steering Committee (COPIL) to oversee two agricultural projects in Songololo, Kongo Central province, with…
Read More » - 12 November
Tiger Brands plans to complete its Cameroon exit by mid-2026
South African consumer goods group Tiger Brands Ltd. expects to finalise its exit from Cameroon by the first half of…
Read More » - 11 November
South Africa committed to strengthen beekeeping industry
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening South Africa’s beekeeping industry, describing honeybees as “the farmers of…
Read More » - 11 November
Zimbabwe’s wheat harvest hits record 639,942 tons, up 13% YoY
Zimbabwe’s wheat harvest for the 2024/2025 season reached a record 639,942 tons, according to figures from the Agricultural and Rural…
Read More » - 11 November
Gates Foundation pledges US$1.4 billion by 2029 for climate-resilient farming
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will invest at least US$1.4 billion by 2029 to help smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan…
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