Value Seeds, Mastercard Foundation partner to support women farmers’ COVID-19 recovery in Nigeria
NIGERIA – Value Seeds, an indigenous crop seed production solution and development company has launched…
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Egyptian chemical company EFIC to launch new compound fertilizer production line
EGYPT – The Egyptian Financial and Industrial Company (EFIC), involved in the production and marketing…
Seed Co highlights there will be no board changes following its merger with Zimbabwean unit
ZIMBABWE – Regional seed producer Seed-Co International Limited (SCIL) has indicated that there will be…
South Africa liquor industry wants break from excise tax until current ban is lifted
SOUTH AFRICA – The extension of the alcohol ban in South Africa is causing increasing…
Zimbabwe hit by shortage of poultry feed caused by scarcity of maize
ZIMBABWE – Zimbabwe is facing shortage of stockfeed in the market brought by limited supply…
Dairibord eyes bigger dairy market share in Zimbabwe as its Dendairy bid rolls on
ZIMBABWE – Dairibord Holdings Limited (DHL) is still in pursuit of acquiring and merging with…
COVID-19 shocks on Nigeria’s retail sector to still shape its performance in 2021
NIGERIA – The coronavirus pandemic has caused retailers to retool their operational, merchandising, and marketing…
Egypt’s export of food industries marginally grew by 1% in 11 months of 2020 earning US$3.2 billion
EGYPT – Egypt’s annual exports of food industries increased 1% during the first 11 months…
Global malting company Boortmalt kick starts production at its US$71m plant in Ethiopia
ETHIOPIA – Boortmalt, world’s leading malting company has commenced operation at its new Birr 2.8…
Rwandan agro-processing firm Inyange Industries to pump US$20m in construction of milk powder plant
RWANDA – Inyange Industries, one of the leading food processing companies in Rwanda is seeking…
SA startup Nile introduces online marketplace connecting producers to commercial buyers
SOUTH AFRICA – South African agritech startup Nile is unlocking wider revenue stream for farmers…
Shoprite taken to court by aggrieved workers in Namibia as it inches closer to its official exit from Kenya
NAMIBIA – Workers of giant retailer Shoprite in Namibia are hopeful things will turn in…
Samona Zambia Limited sets up agribusiness venture with US$500k investment
ZAMBIA – Samona Zambia Limited, is seeking to invest US$500,000 in the development of a…
Simbisa Brands operates at 25%, cuts down supply orders and derails expansion plan due to COVID-19
ZIMBABWE – Simbisa Brands, Zimbabwe’s largest fast-food restaurant operator rejigs operations following the commencement of…
Africa launches initiatives aimed to promote biodiversity protection, sustainable agriculture in the region
AFRICA – Agriculture is by far the single most important economic activity in Africa. It…
Banana exports from Cameroon declined by 8% in 2020 despite resumption of operations by CDC
CAMEROON – Banana exports from Cameroon in 2020 amounted to 187,884 tons, an 8% decline…
GAIL subsidiary of FMN Group becomes exclusive distributor of AgBiTech’s Fall Armyworm biological control tool
NIGERIA – Golden Agri Inputs Limited (GAIL), subsidiary of Flour Mills of Nigeria Group has…
Coca-Cola appoints Alfred Olajide as new Managing Director for its Nigerian business
NIGERIA – The Coca-Cola Company has appointed Alfred Olajide as the new Vice President and…
Varun Beverages Zimbabwe rumps up production launching new production line
ZIMBABWE – Varun Beverages Zimbabwe Private Limited (VBZPL), soft drinks manufacturer has commissioned a new…
Mozambique to exports 200,000 tonnes of pigeon peas to India half of the set import quota
MOZAMBIQUE – Mozambique has inked a trade agreement with the government of India to export…
South African Breweries takes legal action against alcohol ban, suspends commitments on jobs and investments
SOUTH AFRICA – The South African Breweries (SAB) has suspended commitments to retain workers and…
Uganda Breweries Limited celebrates 75 years of existence in style
UGANDA – Uganda Breweries Limited, subsidiary of Diageo through East African Breweries Limited (EABL) is…
Kenyan county government disburses US$2.7m financing for cane development ahead of reopening of Mumias Sugar Company
KENYA – The County Government of Kakamega is gearing up for the opening of state-owned…
Angolan exploration company Minbos collaborates with IFDC to develop fertilizer market for small-holder farmers
ANGOLA – Minbos Resources Limited, an exploration and development company in Angola has inked a…