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AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Sonoco secures US$23M loan to build Sierra Leone’s first wheat flour mill
Beyond serving domestic demand, the mill is expected to supply export markets.
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Pitfire Pizza opens first outlet in Abu Dhabi
The outlet will serve seasonal specials and vegetarian options, catering to the diverse tastes of Abu Dhabi’s cosmopolitan community.
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Liberia partners Vietnam’s Uniland to pilot rice farming as imports surge
This investment project, which mobilizes foreign capital, is also a boost for the implementation of the National Agricultural Sector Development Plan (NADP) adopted in 2024.
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NAFDAC warns against unregistered edible oil brands in Nigeria
The agency cautioned that consuming unregistered edible oils poses significant health risks, including exposure to contaminants and poor-quality processing standards.
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South Africa posts second-largest maize crop, hits over 16MT
With annual domestic consumption estimated at around 12 million tonnes, the current harvest places South Africa firmly in surplus.