AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Qatari ports handle 78,000 TEUs in June, bulk cargo up 40%
These statistics collectively illustrate a positive trend in trade volume and operational efficiency for Qatar’s maritime infrastructure.
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Investors to build US$11.3M sugar factory in Siaya as Kenya expands local sugar production
The proposed sugar mill will source cane from thousands of outgrowers, produce 138 tonnes of sugar daily and generate captive power to support its operations.
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Ethiopia coffee export earnings reach record US$3B in 2025/26 fiscal year
Record coffee export earnings reflect rising production, stronger global demand and continued investment in processing, quality systems and value addition across Ethiopia’s coffee sector.
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Kinyara Sugar to pay US$1.51M cash top-up to sugarcane farmers for 2025/26 financial year
The additional payments will benefit eligible sugarcane farmers, reflecting Kinyara Sugar’s annual pricing mechanism and continued support for Uganda’s outgrower farming model.
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Zimbabwe sugar industry rebounds in 2026, Hippo Valley Estates reports strong revenue and profit growth
Hippo Valley Estates reported robust financial growth as Zimbabwe’s sugar industry benefited from higher domestic demand, surging exports, improved consumer spending and favourable agricultural conditions.