The Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr. Kamar Bakrin, has urged members of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) and other potential investors to take …
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Ghana Hikes Cocoa Price to $5,040 Per Tonne for 2025/2026 Season
The Government of Ghana has approved a major increase in the producer price of cocoa, raising it from US$3,100 to US$5,040 per tonne for the upcoming 2025/2026 season. This is …
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AfDB Begins Rollout of 36 Agro-Industrial Zones to Boost Nigeria’s Economy
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has completed eight Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs) across Nigeria under the first phase of its agricultural transformation initiative, with 28 more zones currently being …
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NBM Donates K5m to Boost Malawi Tea Sector Conference
The National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has donated K5 million to the Tea Association of Malawi Limited (TAML) in support of its 2025 annual conference, which will be held …
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Family Bank Gets $20m from UK Investor to Boost SME Trade Loans
Family Bank of Kenya has received a major financial boost of $20 million (approximately Sh2.6 billion) from British International Investment (BII), a UK-based development finance institution. The funding is aimed …
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Malawi Gets $3.3m Drought Insurance Payout to Support Hunger Crisis
The Government of Malawi has received a $3.3 million (about K6 billion) insurance payout from the African Risk Capacity (ARC) to help cushion the impact of the ongoing drought crisis …
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Zambia Agriculturists Advocate Land Reform, Warn Against Abuse
The Agricultural Institute of Zambia (AIZ) has thrown its weight behind the proposed Lands and Deeds Registry (Amendment) Bill, 2025, but has also raised key concerns about the implementation of …
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Rwanda, Tanzania to Open Dar Port Office in Kigali
Rwanda and Tanzania have agreed to bring port services closer to Rwandan importers by signing a key trade agreement that will allow the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) to open a …
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Dangote Sugar Returns to Profit with N430bn Revenue in H1 2025
Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc (DSR) has announced a strong recovery in its financial results for the first half of 2025, recording a revenue of N430.21 billion, representing a 45.53% increase …
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Google to Invest $37m in AI Research, Startups, and Digital Skills Across Africa
Google has announced a major investment of $37 million aimed at supporting artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, education, and infrastructure across Africa. In a statement, the tech giant said the funding …