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- November 13, 2025
Dangote Sugar’s US$700M Push Sets Nigeria on the Path to Sugar Independence
Dangote Sugar Refinery is making a bold bet on Nigeria’s future. The company has committed more than US$700 million to land, machinery, infrastructure, manpower, community engagement, and other strategic initiatives designed to end Nigeria’s reliance on raw sugar imports and build a self-sufficient sugar industry. If successful, this is not just a corporate win. It could be the pivot that turns a costly import bill into local jobs,…
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- 16 May 2023
Tobacco Triumph: Zimbabwe’s Soaring Earnings Fuel Path to $5 Billion Industry.
Zimbabwe's tobacco industry has been a significant contributor to the country's economy, serving as a key export earner and a…
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- 08 May 2023
Revolutionizing Rwanda’s Agriculture: Seed Resilience Project Launched to Boost Productivity and Income.
International Seed Federation (ISF) has partnered with Fair Planet, an Israeli non-profit organization, to launch a project that will revolutionize…
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- 06 May 2023
Digital Payments in Rwanda’s Tea Industry: Unlocking Benefits for Farmers and the Environment.
Rwanda's tea sector is making waves as a major employer, with over 100,000 people directly employed and a significant impact…
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- 15 Apr 2023
Fishing for Solutions: Zimbabwe’s Acute Fish Shortage and Kenya’s Efforts to Boost Production.
Zimbabwe, a landlocked country in Southern Africa, is facing an acute fish shortage, with an annual deficit of 41,600 tonnes…
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- 25 Mar 2023
Rwanda’s Avocado Export Projected to Increase by Over 600% by 2026, Thanks to Horticulture Industry Strategies.
Rwanda's horticulture industry leaders are projecting a significant increase in avocado exports by the East African country by 2026. According…
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- 25 Mar 2023
Zimbabwe Commemorates International Year of Millets to Promote Food Security and Climate Resilience.
Zimbabwe commemorated the International Year of Millets on March 23, 2023, joining the world in celebrating the benefits and potential…
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- 24 Mar 2023
Zimbabwe Takes Steps to Incorporate Biodiversity into Agriculture for Sustainable Agri-Food Systems.
Zimbabwe has taken a step towards sustainable agri-food systems by recognizing the need to incorporate biodiversity into its agricultural practices.…
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- 23 Mar 2023
Diseases of Sheep and Goats in Zimbabwe: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Control Measures.
Sheep and goats are important livestock for many farmers in Zimbabwe, providing meat, milk, and wool. However, like any animal,…
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- 18 Mar 2023
Zimbabwe’s 2023 Tobacco Selling Season Starts Strong with Improved Prices and Increased Foreign Currency Retention for Farmers.
The Zimbabwean tobacco season commenced on March 8th with the auctioning of the first bale at the Tobacco Sales Floor,…
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- 17 Mar 2023
USAID launches $30m project to boost market access for small-scale farmers in Rwanda.
The United States' Agency for International Development (USAID) has granted $28 million towards a project aimed at increasing the income…
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- 12 Mar 2023
Improving Agriculture in Namibia: The Potential Benefits of the Neckartal Dam Project.
Namibia, like many other African countries, relies heavily on agriculture for its economic growth and development. Agriculture accounts for about…
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- 09 Mar 2023
White Maize Production Forecast in Namibia for the 2022 Marketing Season.
White maize is a staple crop for human consumption in Namibia, and it is produced under both rainfed and irrigated…
