AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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SA glass packaging industry hangs by a thread risking loss of millions of dollars with prolonged alcohol ban
SOUTH AFRICA – South African glass packaging manufacturer, Consol Glass has indicated that the glass industry could lose a further R1.5 billion (US$98 million) in…
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Agritech startup MooMe secures investment from Maxula seed fund to support cattle farmers
TUNISIA – Maxula Gestion, a manager and distributor of the Startup Maxula Seed Fund, has announced a new investment in Startup MooMe, a decision-making system…
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Two subsidiaries of East African Breweries Limited in Kenya seek power generation licence
KENYA – Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) and East Africa Maltings Limited (EAML), subsidiaries of East African Breweries Limited (EABL) are seeking regulatory approval for self-electricity…
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Ethiopia launches construction works of US$126.9m Ajima-Chacha dam
ETHIOPIA – The government of Ethiopia Ethiopian has launched the construction of the Ajima-Chacha irrigation dam in the Amhara region in the north of the…
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Unilever, KCB and Mastercard partner to drive COVID-19 economic recovery among retailers
KENYA – Mastercard, Unilever and KCB Bank have pooled resources to provide retailers with a business recovery package worth over US$150,000, under their joint program…