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AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Ghana to launch cocoa board commercial paper programme to replace syndicated loans
The new eight-month financing structure will diversify investor participation and support local cocoa processing while reducing reliance on syndicated loans.
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South African potato sector faces climate, input challenges as consumption exceeds global average
South Africa is now Africa’s third-largest potato producer after Egypt and Algeria.
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Uganda to launch coffee traceability system as government intensifies export-led agriculture strategy
The reforms include stronger inspection systems, expanded agricultural financing, and increased support for coffee, dairy, beef, and other value-added export chains.
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Tiger Brands sells Beacon Brand as it exits chocolate manufacturing
Tiger Brands is divesting the Beacon brand and chocolate manufacturing assets as part of a broader strategy to simplify operations and focus on higher-margin growth segments.
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Kenya revives railway for fertilizer delivery, cuts fresh produce transport costs
Lower input costs for potato, carrot, and wheat farmers should translate into improved competitiveness for processed and fresh vegetable exports.