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AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Ghana eyes US$5B in Chinese investment to revive Pwalugu tomato factory
Once operational, the factory is expected to process 500 tonnes of tomatoes and create approximately 600 direct and 2,500 indirect jobs.
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Kenya launches US$1.1M Ziwa 2 irrigation project for 1,000 farmers
Kenya plans a second phase of the Ziwa 2 project to extend irrigation to another 2,000 acres.
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Abu Dhabi opens pre-approval tastings for cultivated meat and novel proteins
This pre-approval aims to accelerate food tech innovation and attract investment in alternative protein manufacturing.
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Benin secures US$364.4M from Islamic Development Bank for road, agriculture projects
The project aims to improve soil fertility, strengthen food security, and help farms withstand climate change.
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Cameroon banana exports jump 21.5% as PHP losses persist
Cumulative losses over the two years totalled CFA10.4 billion (US$18.2 million).