KTDA Announces Record-High Dividends for Tea Farmers
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has declared the highest dividends in its history, bringing relief and optimism to tea farmers across the country. This...
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Kenyan Farmers to Bear Costs for Cattle Vaccination as Government Estimates KSh 3.95 Billion Requirement
The Kenyan government has announced that farmers will need to shoulder the cost of cattle vaccinations, with the total estimated cost reaching KSh 3.95 billion....
Minbos Secures $12M Funding for Cabinda Phosphate Fertilizer Project
Minbos Resources has finalized a US$12 million funding package to advance its flagship Cabinda Phosphate Fertilizer Project in Angola. The agreement marks a crucial step...
Zimbabwe Farmers Turn to Maggots as a Survival Strategy Amid Drought
As drought continues to devastate Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector, farmers are turning to an unexpected solution: maggots. The country’s ongoing food insecurity and lack of water...
Zimbabwe to Compensate White Farmers with R6 Billion in Bonds
Zimbabwe has announced plans to compensate white farmers who were forcibly removed from their land during the country’s controversial land reform program in the early...
Agricultural Experts Push to Enhance Smallholder Farmers’ Production
Agricultural experts are increasingly focusing on enhancing the productivity of smallholder farmers, who form the backbone of agricultural production in many developing regions. These farmers,...
Lunching Soon: “PAYDSECURE” Payment
PayDsecure is an innovative digital payment solution that offers a secure and streamlined way to facilitate online money transfers. It integrates a digital card, wallet...
E-Commerce Boom in Africa: Driving Growth and Transforming Retail in 2024
Africa’s e-commerce sector is experiencing a surge in growth, positioning itself as a transformative force in the continent’s retail landscape. Fueled by...
Gates Foundation Awards Sh1 Billion to Boost Tanzania’s Horticulture Sector
Key Points to Know: This initiative marks the Gates Foundation’s first venture into Tanzania’s horticultural sector, focusing on the Arusha and Kilimanjaro regions. Arusha –...
Gold Rush: Ghana Opens New Mines to Increase Production!
Ghana is poised to strengthen its status as Africa’s top gold producer with the commissioning of its first large-scale greenfield mine in over a decade....
Burkina Faso Makes Bold Move: Acquires Boungou and Wahgnion Gold Mines
The recent acquisition of mining assets marks a significant development following a series of agreements between the Minister of Economy and representatives from the involved...
Farm Workers Brave Rain and Wind to Demand Pesticide Ban
More than 150 farm workers, predominantly women, along with their supporters, braved severe winds and heavy rain on Tuesday as they marched through Cape Town,...
African Farmer Thrives with China’s Juncao Tech Boost
After graduating from university in 2017, Nyambo Obed from Rwanda found a new path in agriculture thanks to Chinese farming technology. Initially unemployed, Obed took...
81% of Ghana’s Cocoa Crop Hit by Devastating Bean Disease
In a devastating blow to one of Ghana’s most crucial industries, recent reports reveal that 81% of the country’s cocoa harvest is infested with a...
New EU Aid and Investment in Egypt Linked to Migration Control
On June 29, over 1,000 participants, including a high-level European Union delegation led by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, descended on Cairo for a...
Social Media Mastery for African Listed Companies: 10 Rules You Can’t Ignore
In the dynamic landscape of social media, adherence to ground rules is paramount, particularly for CEOs of listed companies in Africa. These 10 suggestions offer...
TotalEnergies Launches Ubeta Gas Development to Supply Nigeria LNG Liquefaction Plant
TotalEnergies, operator of OML 58 onshore license in Nigeria with a 40% interest, together with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corp. Ltd (NNPCL, 60%), have taken...
Using the Creatives to Boost intra-African Trade
Theatre artist and entrepreneur Gathige Maina is taking a caravan across Africa, not just to gain experience in moving across borders on the continent, but...
How Nigerians Are Surviving a Harsh Economy – Reality check
Nigerians are currently navigating through a period of significant economic challenges marked by austerity measures and a harsh economic environment. The combined effects of inflation,...
WFP Delivers Food Aid to Thousands in Libya, Appeals for Continued Support
The World Food Programme (WFP) in Libya provided assistance to 64,835 people in the country during May, distributing five tons of food supplies. In its...