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AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Kenya Airways reports 9% revenue growth in H1 2026
Compounding the elevated fuel costs were severe global supply-chain bottlenecks and aircraft availability constraints.
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Botswana targets 6% GDP from agriculture as horticulture projects surge 70%
Despite significant growth in horticultural production, the country still faces hurdles such as water scarcity and high operational costs.
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AD Ports board recommends shareholders accept US$1.70 per share buyout from L’imad
The offer is on the table until September 15, so shareholders have time to decide whether to take the deal.
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India sugar prices rise 15.6% as lower production, global supply tighten
India expects adequate sugar stocks until October despite a production shortfall, while rising festive demand and global prices add pressure to the domestic market.
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Kenya orders sugar millers to pay cane farmers within seven days
Kenya is tightening sugar sector oversight through faster farmer payments, mobile weighbridges, quality-based cane testing and expanded domestic sugar refining.