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- Jun- 2023 -12 June
Namibia’s immense untapped opportunities abound
Development Bank of Namibia CEO Martin Inkumbi has said there are immense untapped opportunities in all sectors for Namibians, especially…
Read More » - 12 June
Africa must invest in biotech to improve agriculture
The Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, Yaw Frimpong Addo, is urging African governments to invest in biotechnology to improve…
Read More » - 7 June
Updating 1968 forest law in Edo State, Nigeria
Edo State is today launching a new Forestry Commission, dedicated to ending deforestation and actively restoring degraded forests across Edo…
Read More » - 5 June
Taxation of sugar-sweetened beverages a ‘win-win’ for Ghana’s public health strategy
A new win for Ghana: 20% tax has been imposed on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), including flavoured juice drinks, sweetened tea,…
Read More » - 5 June
Swiss biological agricultural product manufacturer sets up office in Kenya
Andermatt, leading Swiss biological agricultural product manufacturer, has set up office in Kenya as it seeks to spread into the…
Read More » - May- 2023 -31 May
Russia to provide fertilisers to Nigeria free of charge
Russia will provide a fertiliser shipment to Nigeria free of charge soon, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told reporters. “Last…
Read More » - 22 May
AfDB approves US$11.7 million to facilitate access to fertilisers for African farmers
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a US$11.7 million budgetary allocation to the African Fertiliser…
Read More » - 16 May
STIHL EA to invest Sh100 million in local accessory manufacturing
Power tools manufacturer STIHL East Africa has announced it is investing Sh100 million in local accessories manufacturing every year as…
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