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South Africa faces economic turmoil as US tariffs could end Agoa's beneficial status
IOL
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Industry players have warned of the wide-ranging implications resulting from the hefty import tariffs imposed by the United States on the country’s products. Beginning August 1, the Trump Administration levied a staggering 30% tariff on all South...
Global avocado market tops $20 billion
Fresh Plaza
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July 10, 2025
According to a RaboResearch report, the global avocado market's valuation now exceeds USD 20 billion. Enhanced production and diverse exporting countries drive export volumes upward, yet seasonal oversupply concerns some markets. Addressing these...
Namibia to introduce India’s UPI this year after PM Modi's visit to African nation
The Indian Express
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July 9, 2025
Namibia will roll out Unified Payments Interface (UPI) later this year and will set up an Entrepreneurship Development Center, it was announced Wednesday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah held talks...
Zindi Sponsors AI for Good Summit 2025 to Champion Africa’s AI Potential
Technext
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July 9, 2025
Zindi, the leading professional network platform for data scientists and AI developers in Africa, has become one of the sponsors for the AI for Good Summit 2025, taking place in Geneva from 8 to 11 July 2025. The summit will be hosted by the...
Governor Radda commissions Rufai’s farm in Kaita-Shinkafi town
The News (Nigeria)
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July 9, 2025
Governor Radda and Ambassador Rufai during the commissioning By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has commended Ambassador Ahmad Rufai for his vision, passion, and long-standing dedication to agriculture,...
Science Museum Phenomenal, Africa Job Forum Enlightening: Malawi’s Official
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, July 9, 2025 (ENA) -- The Science Museum in Addis Ababa represents the greatness of Africa, positioning Ethiopia as a leader and the 3rd Africa Job Creation Forum hosted in Addis generated valuable insights not just for Malawians, but...
Trade Ministry holds national dialogue on first agribusiness policy
Graphic
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July 9, 2025
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has started the process to develop the country’s first ever National Agribusiness Policy. The policy, expected to be completed in two months, will provide the blueprint to make agribusiness a driver...
Standard Bank Hosts Key Conference on Unlocking Africa’s Economic Potential Amid Trade Challenges
South Africa Today
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July 9, 2025
Standard Bank’s Business and Commercial Banking division is set to host a pivotal two-day conference on July 10–11, focusing on unlocking Africa’s economic potential. The event comes at a critical juncture, as rising global trade...
Antigua renews call for stronger air connectivity between Africa & Caribbean
Virgin Islands News Online
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From left: Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne shakes hands with Prime Minister of Jamaica and Chair of CARICOM, Andrew Holness. Photo: Antigua News Room ANTIGUA NEWS ROOM MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica--The government of Antigua and...
Stop Blaming Government, Start Farming— Chima Christian Urges Nigerians
The News Chronicle
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July 9, 2025
Nigerians must stop blaming the government for the nation’s food crisis and start taking bold steps to grow food and create wealth using modern agricultural methods, says youth entrepreneur and social analyst, Chima Christian. In an exclusive chat...
Tobacco farmers, miners a threat to ecosystem
The Standard
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Destroyed forest TOBACCO farmers and small-scale miners have been described as a menace in Hurungwe district where the chemicals they use are reportedly killing fish. The area is also said to have been over-run by illegal mining activities. Carbon...
SA’s agricultural export diversification strategy will take time to pay off
Herald (South Africa)
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July 9, 2025
This week marks the cut-off date for the 10% universal tariff that the US administration offered as a 90-day reprieve from the higher tariffs imposed on Liberation Day. There remains profound uncertainty about the path forward after the expiry of...
Government to host high-level Agribusiness Forum as Trade Ministry rolls out interventions to boost industrial growth
Joy FM
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July 9, 2025
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry is taking decisive steps to reposition Ghana’s industrial sector through the implementation of a National Agribusiness Policy, crackdown on inferior cement producers and support for key...
Stakeholders Call For Greater Inclusion Of Women In Land Governance Across Africa
Africa.com
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July 9, 2025
Uganda’s Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, has issued a clarion call to land sector stakeholders to urgently implement existing land policies and advance women’s rights to land ownership and management. Her message highlighted persistent...
Another cold front expected to rip through the western parts of South Africa
IOL
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Another cold front is expected to breeze over the western parts of South Africa from Friday. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is predicting very cold, as well as wet and windy conditions in the Western Cape and Northern Cape. The SAWS said...
Advans Reports €360 Million African Loan Portfolio Growth in 2024
News Ghana
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July 9, 2025
Advans Group released its 2024 financial and impact reports today, revealing a €360 million outstanding loan portfolio across six African markets a 14% year-on-year increase. The microfinance institution’s deposit portfolio grew 7% to €215...
Farm Babe: Does a long shelf life mean food is bad for me?
AGDAILY - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
All food has expiration dates and some are longer than others. This can be a good thing. Maybe you’ve been busy and had no time to go grocery shopping in the past week, but chances are when you get home at the end of a long day you can find...
Women farmers at Savelugu, Nanton engaged on government’s agricultural policies
Ghana News Agency
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July 9, 2025
By Solomon Gumah Savelugu (N/R), July 9, GNA – Women farmers in the Savelugu and Nanton Districts of the Northern Region have participated in a day’s engagement forum aimed at enhancing their understanding of government policies and programmes in...
UAE boosts neighbourhood influence with record north Africa FDI
fDi Intelligence
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North Africa attracted record foreign direct investment inflows in 2024, as the UAE secured a major real estate deal in Egypt and invested in renewable energy and ports across their adjacent region. More than $51bn worth of headline FDI flowed...
Why Africa must step up following USAID withdrawal
Thred
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July 9, 2025
While curtains never truly ‘fall’, there are flagging budget cuts, evolving US foreign policy objectives, and a rising tide of domestic investment that are all signaling a slow but inevitable decline. For Africa, it is the end of an era. But it...