Checkers Africa Ltd has launched a new chocolate beverage called Checkers Choco Tee, targeting the Nigerian breakfast market. The product was officially unveiled at a launch event held on a …
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South Africa’s Inflation Rises Slightly in April Amid Food Price Pressure and Speculation Over New Target
Inflation in South Africa rose slightly in April 2025 due to higher food prices, although it remained below the central bank’s official target range. This is according to new data …
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BUA’s Abdul Samad Rabiu Says Rice Prices Will Crash, Warns Hoarders
Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has declared that rice prices in Nigeria will crash soon, as his company has imported enough to feed the nation until the end …
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UN Warns of Record Hunger in West and Central Africa as Over 36 Million Struggle to Eat
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has raised alarm that over 36 million people in West and Central Africa are currently facing serious hunger. The organisation said the situation …
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African Union Launches New $100 Billion Agricultural Plan to Tackle Food Insecurity Across Africa
The African Union (AU) has unveiled a fresh agricultural strategy known as the Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan 2026–2035. The new plan, launched during a …
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Ghana’s Inflation Drops Again, Now at 21.2% in April
Ghana’s inflation rate has dropped for the fourth straight month, falling to 21.2% in April 2025 from 22.4% recorded in March, according to data released on Wednesday by the Ghana …
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African Spirit Brands Step into Global Market with Local Flavour and Bold Packaging
Some African distillers are now turning traditional drinks into modern, premium products that are catching international attention. These new players in the global market are not only rebranding age-old local …
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Silagreen Partners Brazil to Boost Nigeria’s Cattle Production, Train Students and Experts
Silagreen International Agro Development Limited has entered into a major international partnership aimed at transforming Nigeria’s cattle production sector. The Nigerian agro firm signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with …
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Kenya’s Inflation Hits 4.1% in April, Driven by Rising Food and Utility Prices
The inflation rate in Kenya has climbed to 4.1% in April 2025, rising from 3.6% recorded in March. This is according to new data released by the Kenya National Bureau …
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Cosmos Trade Nigeria Boosts Culinary Tourism with Gelato and Coffee University in Lagos
Cosmos Trade Nigeria Limited has announced plans to strengthen Nigeria’s tourism industry by combining food and beverage innovation with hands-on training. Through its new initiative, Gelato and Coffee University, the …