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.