NIGERIA – Nigeria may be well on its way to achieving the much anticipated food sufficiency as the nation’s food import bill reduced from N1 trillion in 2011 to N648 billion in 2012, even as the Federal Government projects more cuts in the run-up to 2015.
Read MoreNIGERIA – The much awaited cocoa corporation to become operational this year is expected to facilitate the increase of the production from the current 350,000 metric tons to the targeted 500,000 metric tons by 2015.
Read MoreLIBERIA – Malaysian palm oil firm Sime Darby has delayed construction of a mill for its Liberia plantation and has suspended talks to expand its planted acreage there due to the Ebola outbreak, it said on Tuesday.
Read MoreEAST AFRICA – Civil society and business leaders have urged East African governments to create a food security commission at the East African Community Secretariat to eliminate hunger.
Read MoreUGANDA – The Government has established an independent coffee research centre aimed at boosting the crop’s production, uplifting farmers’ incomes and improving the country’s economic progress through increased export revenue.
Read MoreNAMIBIA – SABMiller’s first Namibian brewery, which cost $33m (R367m) to build, has started producing its Carling Black Label brand, and will be fully operational later this year, the company said on Thursday.
Read MoreNIGERIA – Managing Director of Nestle Nigeria Plc, Dharnesh Gordhon, says the current business environment in Nigeria requires an intense focus to maintain competitive edge in the market.
Read MoreKENYA – Murang’a County has rolled out a Sh300 million plan to rejuvenate its dairy industry.
Read MoreKENYA – The competition watchdog has given retail chain Tuskys the go-ahead to acquire and operate the Jogoo Road branch of its rival, Ukwala Supermarkets.
Read MoreTANZANIA – The East African Community has accepted a draft agreement for fresh produce exports to the European Union market.
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