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AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Tanzania, IFAD launch US$77.4m project to boost productivity, build resilience of small-scale farmers
TANZANIA – The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have inked a US$77.4 million project aimed…
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Hapag-Lloyd offers better connectivity between East Africa, Asia with launch of new westbound voyage service EAS3
EAST AFRICA – Hapag-Lloyd, a German shipping company mainly transporting agricultural goods out of Africa is set to launch a new service in East Africa…
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Ivory Coast, Ghana strengthens cocoa alliance to safeguard sector priorities
WEST AFRICA – Ivory Coast and Ghana, the two West African nations who together produce more than 60% of the world’s cocoa, have pledged to…
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Ugandan Yo Kuku chicken brand owner to bag US$7m from IFC to spearhead expansion plan
UGANDA – HMH Rainbow Ltd, a producer of fresh and frozen chicken in East Africa under the brand name Yo Kuku, is eyeing financial backing…
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Heineken South Africa announces retirement of current CEO, yet to find successor
SOUTH AFRICA – Heineken South Africa has announced the retirement of its Managing Director, Gerrit van Loo, almost three years after he took over the…