AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Kenya embarks on expansion of irrigation schemes to boost agricultural productivity
KENYA – The government of Kenya through the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) has embarked on expansion of Ahero and West Kano Irrigation Schemes to boost…
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Fight against locust invasion gets smarter, tactical with use of night spraying drones
EAST AFRICA – The smart agtech company XAG, has proposed the use of drones in undertaking more targeted spraying application in the fight against locust…
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Tunisia promotes sustainable fisheries with deployment of satellite monitoring system
TUNISIA – Tunisia has deployed a satellite monitoring system of fishing vessels, in a bid to optimise the safety of fishermen and their vessels and…
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Tanzanian alcohol makers turn to local sources of raw materials to boost industry
TANZANIA – Leading breweries in Tanzania i.e., Tanzania Breweries Limited (TBL) and Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL) to prioritize sourcing their wheat locally, following an agreement…
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South African Breweries suspends contracts of 550 temporary workers as booze ban continues
SOUTH AFRICA – It’s nearly a month since the government of South Africa reinstated the ban on alcohol sales and no word has been heard…