Govt unveils N45 billion sugar project in Niger
NIGERIA – The Federal Government has inaugurated a N45 billion integrated, state-of-the-art sugar project in Sunti, Niger State.
Year: 2014
FRA secures market for 192,000 tonnes of maize
ZAMBIA – The Food Reserve Agency has secured market for 192,150 tonnes of maize from the 650,000 earmarked for sale, says agriculture minister Wylbur Simuusa.
Algeria’s wheat import bill exceeds $2 bn in first 10 months of 2014
ALGERIA – Algerian wheat imports exceeded $2 billion in the first ten months of 2014, up 10% compared with the same period a year earlier, the Algerian Customs told APS on Tuesday.
Experts accuse State of double standards over ban on GMOs
KENYA – University lecturers have accused the State of double standards in its handling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Nigerian Breweries introduces ACE to cover new market segment
NIGERIA – As competitions in the beverages market continue to flex muscle over market sharing, Nigerian Breweries, a leading player in the beer and non-alcoholic sector has introduced its first ever RTD drink, “ACE” into the market.
Coca-Cola given 90 days to pay Busia claimants
KENYA – Coca-Cola has three months to negotiate an out-of-court settlement with 64 people who claim to have fallen ill after taking contaminated soda, a Kisumu court has ruled.
Global hotel chains invest in East Africa’s growing tourism sector
EAST AFRICA – Several international hotel chains are planning and setting up new units in the region, as EAC countries plan to raise annual tourism earnings to $16 billion from $7 billion by 2020.
Debonairs to link with Shoprite in Angola
ANGOLA – Famous Brands will open seven Debonairs Pizza restaurants in Angola next year, making the fast-growing oil economy its 14th operation on the continent outside of its home market.
Debonairs to link with Shoprite in Angola
ANGOLA – Famous Brands will open seven Debonairs Pizza restaurants in Angola next year, making the fast-growing oil economy its 14th operation on the continent outside of its home market.
Retailers are game for battle over exclusivity
SOUTH AFRICA – As local supermarket chains seek to defend their business from the encroaching heft of Walmart Stores, the US retailer is getting mired in a food fight at the mall.
Retailers are game for battle over exclusivity
SOUTH AFRICA – As local supermarket chains seek to defend their business from the encroaching heft of Walmart Stores, the US retailer is getting mired in a food fight at the mall.
Zambeef increases milk production
ZAMBIA – Zambeef Products Plc has increased its milk production capacity from last year’s 6 million litres to 6.5 million litres this year, despite a reduction in milk sourced from the small-scale dairy farmers.
Zambeef increases milk production
ZAMBIA – Zambeef Products Plc has increased its milk production capacity from last year’s 6 million litres to 6.5 million litres this year, despite a reduction in milk sourced from the small-scale dairy farmers.
Zambeef increases milk production
ZAMBIA – Zambeef Products Plc has increased its milk production capacity from last year’s 6 million litres to 6.5 million litres this year, despite a reduction in milk sourced from the small-scale dairy farmers.
House team approves sale of five sugar firms
KENYA – Parliament’s finance committee has approved the proposed sale of of five state owned sugar companies.
House team approves sale of five sugar firms
KENYA – Parliament’s finance committee has approved the proposed sale of of five state owned sugar companies.
Raya Brewery enters Ethiopian market
ETHIOPIA – Raya Brewery S.C. is to start testing its factory in 15 days to begin production of beer before the end of the December.
Raya Brewery enters Ethiopian market
ETHIOPIA – Raya Brewery S.C. is to start testing its factory in 15 days to begin production of beer before the end of the December.
Raya Brewery enters Ethiopian market
ETHIOPIA – Raya Brewery S.C. is to start testing its factory in 15 days to begin production of beer before the end of the December.
Pwani Oil moves to court to block KRA’s Sh130m tax demand
KENYA – Pwani Oil Limited has moved to court in a bid to stop Kenya Revenue Authority ( KRA) from demanding more than Sh130 million slapped on it for failure to remit tax between 2012 and 2013.
Pwani Oil moves to court to block KRA’s Sh130m tax demand
KENYA – Pwani Oil Limited has moved to court in a bid to stop Kenya Revenue Authority ( KRA) from demanding more than Sh130 million slapped on it for failure to remit tax between 2012 and 2013.
Unga diversifies into sale of cereals to boost earnings
KENYA – Flour miller Unga Group has ventured into sale of cereals to diversify its revenue base and grow earnings.
Unga diversifies into sale of cereals to boost earnings
KENYA – Flour miller Unga Group has ventured into sale of cereals to diversify its revenue base and grow earnings.
Adan cuts short Langat’s term as New KCC boss
KENYA – Kenya Cooperative Creameries boss Kipkirui Langat has been replaced with Nixon Sigey.