AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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New KPCU to recruit 1,000 coffee extension champions
The nationwide programme will train ward-level champions to support farmers, improve yields, expand cooperatives and rehabilitate underperforming coffee farms.
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Uganda targets 3,500 Tonnes of annual coffee exports to South Korea
Besmark Coffee and GVCC have signed an exclusive supply and distribution agreement as Uganda seeks to expand coffee exports and strengthen its presence in Asian markets.
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Sub-Saharan Africa alcohol market grows 1% in 2025 – IWSR
IWSR forecasts 2% annual growth through 2035, with RTDs, spirits and agave products gaining momentum amid affordability pressures and strong local production.
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Asyad Group signs three green logistics deals to support Oman’s 2050 net-zero target
Asyad Group has signed a term sheet with OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE), paving the way for a long-term hydrogen offtake agreement.
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KRA defends US$24,725 minimum yield as risk tool, not tax, as new cargo rules take effect
KRA said it is mandated to implement and administer laws enacted by Parliament while facilitating legitimate trade and business operations.