Rwanda’s agricultural sector has received a major boost as the Government of Rwanda and the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) move forward with plans for the second phase of the …
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Rafiki Briquettes Changing the Face of Clean Cooking in Tanzania
In Tanzania, a new champion is emerging in the fight for cleaner kitchens and a healthier environment. It is not solar panels or wind turbines, but a small, mighty innovation …
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South Africa’s Democratic Alliance Says Trump Tariffs May Stay Without Policy Changes
South Africa’s second biggest party in the ruling coalition, the Democratic Alliance (DA), has warned that the 30% tariff imposed by former United States President Donald Trump on the country’s …
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Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports Hit $3.23bn in H1 2025, Up 19.6% from Last Year
Nigeria’s non-oil exports rose to $3.225bn in the first half of 2025, showing a strong performance in the country’s drive to diversify its economy. This figure is a 19.59 per …
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Tanzania Sesame Trade Hits 200,000-Tonne Milestone
Tanzania has crossed a major milestone in its sesame trade, recording over 200,000 tonnes of sesame traded through the Tanzania Mercantile Exchange (TMX), the state-backed digital commodity auction platform. The …
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Fowl Pox Outbreak Hits Poultry Farmers in Rainy Season
Fowl pox, a highly contagious poultry disease, is causing fresh concern among farmers, especially those keeping indigenous chicken breeds. Experts warn that the disease is spreading rapidly this rainy season, …
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Presco Plc Grows Profit to ₦88.72bn in H1 2025, Records 128% Surge
Presco Plc, one of Nigeria’s major palm oil producers, has reported a strong financial performance for the first half of 2025, posting a profit after tax of ₦88.72 billion. This …
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Tinubu Approves N1.5tn Recapitalisation for Bank of Agriculture to Boost Youth
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the recapitalisation of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) with N1.5 trillion, in what the federal government has described as the biggest single investment in …
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AI Can Help African Governments Save $150 Billion Annually – Expert
Governments across Africa could save up to $150 billion (about ₦226 trillion) annually by adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) in public service delivery, according to Mr. Harun Katusya, a senior consulting …
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NCBA Partners Mobikey to Boost Truck and Equipment Financing for Kenyan Businesses
NCBA Bank Kenya has entered a new partnership with Mobikey Truck & Bus Limited to offer better asset financing options to Kenyan businesses, especially those in construction, logistics, agriculture, and …