AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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South Africa exporters face protest risks to fragile port recovery
According to the latest World Bank Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2025, South African ports continue to rank among the lower-performing ports internationally and remain in a recovery phase.
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Zanzibar plans US$560M free port at Mangapwani to compete with Mombasa, Dar es Salaam
This initiative marks a significant step towards integrating Zanzibar more deeply into global supply chains.
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Uganda sugar stakeholders warn proposed excise duty hike could cut farmer earnings, depress cane prices
Uganda’s sugar industry stakeholders warn that a proposed excise duty increase could reduce cane prices, strain farmers, and weaken production in key growing regions.
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Kenya targets 150,000 MT of coffee production by 2028
Coffee farming has expanded to 35 counties as Kenya steps up reforms, digitisation and market access initiatives to strengthen the sector.
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Fairtrade International launches Plot Insights for coffee, cocoa cooperatives
The new platform enables cooperatives to manage geolocation data, assess deforestation risks and securely share information with buyers ahead of EUDR implementation.