Trade
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Local content policies set to transform Africa’s mining sector and drive socio-economic growth
CAPE TOWN, October 8, 2025 — Local content strategies in Africa’s mining sector hold significant potential to drive sustainable domestic growth, according to Ileana Ferber, Chief Executive Officer and founder of consulting…
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Uganda Refinery to start operations in Q4 2029-Q1 2030
CAPE TOWN, October 7, 2025 — Uganda’s oil refinery is scheduled to begin operations in the fourth quarter of 2029 or the first quarter of 2030, according to Michael Nkambo Mugerwa, General…
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COMESA–EU Horticulture Connect paves way for stronger Africa–Europe agribusiness partnerships
NAIROBI, October 6, 2025 — The inaugural COMESA–EU Horticulture Connect Meeting, a landmark engagement bringing together European buyers, regional SMEs, and agribusiness leaders to unlock new trade, investment, and partnership opportunities across…
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Kotido: Shs 790mln solar irrigation system set to boost sustainable farming
KOTIDO, October 7, 2025 – A transformative agricultural initiative has officially launched in Kotido District with the handover of the site for the Shs 793 million Kalogwang Solar-Powered Irrigation System. Located in…
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Uganda boosts Africa’s coffee exports in August 2025
KAMPALA, October 6, 2025 — Exports of all forms of coffee from Africa rose by 4.1 percent in August 2025, reaching 1.9 million bags, up from 1.83mln bags in August 2024, according…
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Absa Africa Financial Markets Index 2025 to launch on October 16
KAMPALA, October 6, 2025 — For the ninth consecutive year, the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index will evaluate the development of financial markets across Africa, with a particular focus on market accessibility,…
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Pan-African Declaration Charts Bold New Path for Africa’s Digital Future in Food and Agriculture
ADDIS ABABA, October 6, 2025 — In a historic gathering held from October 2–4, 2025, more than 130 delegates from 33 African countries convened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to address the growing…
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Sebei Cooperative Union embroiled in land farmers land dispute with businessman
KAPCHORWA, October 5, 2025 — A tense but hopeful meeting unfolded this week in Kapchorwa district as members of the Sebei Elgon Cooperative Union Limited [SECU] gathered to defend their land from…
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Solar hatcheries revolutionises poultry farming in Teso
KABERAMAIDO, October 4, 2025 – Beneath the leafy shade of a towering mango tree, the Omodoi Women Farmers Field School buzzes with energy. Members of the local Village Savings and Loan Association…
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SASRA boss quizzed over alleged mismanagement, wrangles at Nandi Teachers SACCO
NAIROBI, October 4, 2025 — Kenya’s SACCO Societies Regulatory Authority [ SASRA ] Acting Chief Executive Officer, David Sandagi has been probed over allegations of financial mismanagement and ownership disputes at Nandi…
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