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AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Zimbabwe treasury stands by grain import levy as millers’ court challenge continues
Fresh Treasury correspondence shows Zimbabwe will maintain grain import levies despite an ongoing legal challenge from millers.
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ECOWAS seeks US$24B to drive West Africa’s rice self-sufficiency plan
Regional leaders and investors meet in Accra as ECOWAS pushes for funding to raise rice production and cut the region’s US$3.5 billion import bill.
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Olam Agri Ghana Country Head named Agribusiness CEO of the Year
The award comes weeks after Olam Agri launched Ghana’s first locally produced pasta brand, First Choice Premium Spaghetti.
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Tiger Brands reports 1.3% revenue increase for half-year amid strong operational gains
The results underscore Tiger Brands’ strategic transformation efforts, which include value engineering, improved factory efficiencies, and portfolio optimization.
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Tanzania targets 6 million hectares under improved seeds by 2030
The government plans to expand access to certified seeds, strengthen local production and increase agro-dealer outlets as it works to raise farm productivity and food security.