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AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Rukuriri tea factory embraces value addition to boost consumption, farmer income
The Embu-based factory has introduced black, ginger and lemon teas bearing Kenya’s Mark of Origin as it targets higher local consumption and international markets.
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Kenya potato prices jump 80% on reduced supplies, transport costs
The NPCK identified limited access to clean, certified seed, pests, seed- and soil-borne diseases, and declining soil fertility as yield constraints.
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Nador West Med terminal clears live trials ahead of commercial launch
The African Development Bank has projected that the terminal will increase its annual container-handling capacity from 700,000 to more than 3 million TEUs.
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flydubai launches freighter operations with three Boeing 737-800 aircraft
Initial freighter flights will target high-demand regional sectors, scaling frequency as operational capacity grows.
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Tanzania organic demand outpaces supply, TOAM says
The push towards locally sourced inputs and indigenous seeds aims to build environmental resilience and reduce costs for growers.