AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS

Unions accuse Varun Beverages Zimbabwe of blocking union activities and breaching labour rights at its bottling operations.

ITAC begins a major investigation into sugar reference prices as imported volumes continue to rise and strain domestic producers.

Regulator says Senate order triggered action to curb easy access to high-alcohol products among children, adolescents and young adults.

Kenya Sugar Board says market stabilisation measures and farm investments will keep sugar available and prices predictable despite lower 2025 output.

Inspections reveal expired and poorly stored food products at major supermarkets.