A Nigerian agro-allied company, Food Industrial Park Limited (FIPL), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Best Engineering Technologies, a firm based in Hyderabad, India, to offtake essential oils …
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Emmanuel Matsvaire Confirmed as Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board CEO
Harare, Zimbabwe – The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has officially confirmed Emmanuel Matsvaire as its substantive Chief Executive Officer, ending his interim tenure which began in September 2022. …
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AgricultureDevelopmentEconomyEnergyInfrastructureInnovationTrade and Commerce
Algeria and Spain Relaunch Economic Cooperation with Innovation
After over two years of frozen trade relations and diplomatic tensions, Algeria and Spain are restoring their economic partnership, this time with a clear focus on innovation, joint development, and …
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VRA Warns Against Farming, Construction Within 280ft Contour of Volta Lake
The Volta River Authority (VRA) has issued a firm warning to Municipal and District Assemblies, as well as traditional authorities, to strictly halt all forms of farming and construction within …
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Lesotho Backs Modern Agriculture Drive at China-Africa Economic Trade Expo
The Government of Lesotho is taking bold steps to modernise its agriculture sector, aiming to boost food production and create new income opportunities for rural communities. Speaking at the 4th …
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Ghana Validates First National E-Commerce Strategy
Ghana has taken a major step towards digital transformation by validating its first-ever National E-Commerce Strategy, aimed at boosting online trade, empowering small businesses, and supporting inclusive economic development across …
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Climate Change Deepens Ghana’s Farming Crisis, Fuels Poverty and Migration
The impact of climate change is becoming more severe across Ghana, especially in the farming communities that rely on predictable weather patterns for survival. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and prolonged …
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Kenya’s Trade Deficit Narrows to Four‑Year Low as Export Gains Grow
Kenya recorded its lowest trade deficit in four years in the first quarter of 2025, helped by rising exports and falling fuel costs. The trade gap between imports and exports …
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Malawi Taps into Global Commodity Shifts, but Risks Remain
Malawi is positioned to gain from recent movements in global commodity prices, but analysts warn that volatility in international markets still poses significant risks. This is according to the latest …
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Malawi’s Maize Crisis Deepens as Traders Export Grain Amid Local Shortage
Malawi is facing another maize shortage even as some traders have started exporting the staple food, leaving farmers selling their produce below government-recommended prices. This troubling development comes at a …