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Benin’s cashew industry drives economic shift February 27, 2026
Benin’s cashew industry drives economic shift Since 2016, Benin has undergone a significant economic shift, moving away from a traditional reliance on raw agricultural exports toward a high-value processing model. This transition is most evident in the cashew sector, where the country has announced the processing of nearly 50,000 tons of nuts for 2025—a nearly […]
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TCDA debunks ‘20% cut’ claims, insists cashew price stays at GH¢12 per kilo February 27, 2026
TCDA debunks ‘20% cut’ claims, insists cashew price stays at GH¢12 per kilo The Tree Crops Development Authority has dismissed claims that the government has reduced the producer price of raw cashew nuts by 20 per cent, insisting that the approved rate of GH¢12.00 […]
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Tanzania sustains export growth to South Africa February 26, 2026
Tanzania sustains export growth to South Africa This is one of the busiest ports on Lake Tanganyika and has a direct rail link (the Central Line) to the port of Dar es Salaam on the Indian Ocean. DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’S export landscape reflects both continuity and measured transfor mation, with traditional markets maintaining dominance […]
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No more raw exports: President Mahama demands Ghana process its cashew, shea, and rubber locally February 26, 2026
No more raw exports: President Mahama demands Ghana process its cashew, shea, and rubber locally President John Dramani Mahama has urged foreign companies trading in Ghana’s raw cashew to establish processing factories in the country or exit the market, signalling an end to the long-standing practice of exporting unprocessed tree crop commodities while importing […]
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Best farmer drives cashew boom as cocoa production declines February 26, 2026
Best farmer drives cashew boom as cocoa production declines Yahya Iddrisu, an award-winning farmer from Susuanho in Tano North, says cashew is beginning to reshape rural life and farmers’ incomes, as climate shocks and a wider downturn continue to weaken Ghana’s cocoa industry. He said people in his community had not expected cashew to take […]
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Cashew prices hit Rs 900 per kg in Srikakulam February 25, 2026
Cashew prices hit Rs 900 per kg in Srikakulam Srikakulam: Cashew prices have hit a new high, with grade-one cashew now selling at ₹900 per kilo, marking an increase of ₹30-₹40 across all grades within just two weeks. Manufacturing units are busy with fresh orders. The recent removal of taxes on cashew exports and imports […]
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Policy, Investment and Processing Dominate Cashew Day at Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit February 25, 2026
Thursday, 19th February 2026, was Cashew Day at the 2026 Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit and Exhibition organized by the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) from 17th to 20th February 2026. Discussions throughout the day spotlighted key growth priorities for the cashew sector, including increasing Ghana’s current production, expanding local processing, boosting local consumption of […]
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EBRD Commits $153 Million to First West Africa Agribusiness Deals February 25, 2026
EBRD Commits $153 Million to First West Africa Agribusiness Deals The EBRD approved its first agribusiness financing in West Africa with loans totaling about $153 million in Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire. The bank granted $70 million to Robust International and €70 million ($82.9 million) to Valency International. The operations mark the start of the EBRD’s agrifood portfolio in […]
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Cabinet approves new cashew factories to boost export-led growth – Trade Minister February 24, 2026
Cabinet approves new cashew factories to boost export-led growth – Trade Minister Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has reaffirmed the Government’s unwavering commitment to revitalising Ghana’s industrial sector, expanding exports, and positioning the country as a competitive manufacturing hub in West Africa. She […]
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Gov’t moves to ban raw cashew, rubber and shea exports February 24, 2026
Gov’t moves to ban raw cashew, rubber and shea exports By Edward Adjei FRIMPONG President John Dramani Mahama has stated that his government will ban exports of raw cashew nuts, rubber and shea […]
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All Africa News

South Africa: Healthy Food Slipping Out of Reach for Poor Families March 6, 2026
[Scrolla] The February 2026 Household Affordability Index shows the cost of nutritious food continues to rise, pushing healthy meals out of reach for many low income families. Families are increasingly forced to rely on cheap filling foods like maize meal and bread while cutting back on fruit, vegetables and protein.
South Africa: 'We Are Sick' - Life in South Africa's Coal Heartland March 6, 2026
[Health-e] Sharon Mbonani grew up frequenting clinics in eMbalenhle, a township in Mpumalanga, seeking treatment for chronic sinus infection.
Kenya: National Assembly Passes National Infrastructure Fund Bill, Paving Way for Sh5tn Development Push March 6, 2026
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Assembly has passed the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) Bill, 2026, a landmark legislation set to transform how the country finances and manages its largest development projects.
Namibia: MTC Rules Out Immediate Telecom Tower Spin-Off March 6, 2026
[Namibian] Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) says it has no immediate plans to separate its tower and other passive infrastructure assets into a standalone company, distancing itself from a trend gaining traction in the global telecommunications industry.
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South Africa: Rural Eastern Cape Children Left to Hitchhike to School March 6, 2026
[GroundUp] About 80 learners from the Enon farming community have been without scholar transport this year
Nigeria: Decline in Textile Sector Persists As GDP Contribution Falls 3.6% in 2 Years March 6, 2026
[Vanguard] Activities in Nigeria's cotton, textile and garment industry continued to trend downward in 2025, with the industry's contribution to the nation's Gross Domestic Product, GDP, declining to N4.384 trillion, reflecting persistent structural challenges confronting the sector.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Recommits to Nigeria's Energy Stability Amid Global Oil Market Volatility March 6, 2026
[This Day] Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has reassured Nigerians of its unwavering commitment to serving as a stabilising force in the supply of petroleum products amid current shocks in the international oil market fuelled by the ongoing United States and Israeli war against Iran.
Tanzania: Clean Cooking Energy Drives Economic Transformation - Gwajima March 6, 2026
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- MINISTER for Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups, Dr Dorothy Gwajima, has said that access to clean cooking energy is a strategic national agenda that stimulates economic growth and promotes gender equality.
Malawi: Chinese Chamber of Commerce Recommends Compliance of Pres. Mutharika's Sanitation Executive Order On Sanitation, Hygiene - 'Chinese Businesses Mustn't Compromise On Sanitation' March 6, 2026
[Nyasa Times] The Chinese Chamber of Commerce has thrown its weight behind President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika's executive order on sanitation, recommending immediate implementation in all Chinese business centres.
Malawi: Interest Rate Cut - What It Means for Ordinary Malawians March 6, 2026
[Nyasa Times] When news came out that the Reserve Bank of Malawi had reduced the policy interest rate from 26 percent to 24 percent, many ordinary Malawians did not immediately understand what it meant.
Malawi: Billions From Candidates Frozen in Banks As MEC Turns to Government for More Money March 6, 2026
[Nyasa Times] About K4 billion collected from nomination fees during the September 16, 2025 general elections is sitting idle in bank accounts, raising serious questions about how election funds are managed in Malawi.
Nigeria: Gov Abiodun Commissions Phase II of Imashayi-Igan-Okoto-Ayetoro Road March 6, 2026
[Premium Times] The governor reaffirmed his administration's commitment to completing the final phase of the project.
Nigeria: Reps Approve N140bn Budget for South East Development Commission March 6, 2026
[Premium Times] The SEDC MD further disclosed plans to construct railways across the five South-east states to enhance trade, improve regional connectivity, and unify the states economically.
Nigeria: How U.S., Chinese Investment Models Are Reshaping Nigeria's Trade, Energy Sector March 6, 2026
[Premium Times] Nigeria is currently the United States' second-largest trading partner in Africa. Bilateral trade in goods and services reached nearly $13 billion in 2024.
Nigeria: Tinubu Announces 'Historic' Deal to End Decades-Long OPL 245 Controversy March 6, 2026
[Premium Times] The presidency said the agreement paves the way for a development that could add approximately 150,000 barrels per day to the country's production capacity.
South Africa: Emirates Resumes Limited UAE-South Africa Flights - South African News Briefs - March 6, 2026 March 6, 2026
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Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Explains N100 Petrol Price Increase Amid Crude Price Surge March 6, 2026
[Premium Times] The Dangote Petroleum Refinery says the recent N100 increase in its petrol ex-depot price was driven by rising global crude oil prices and supply disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Moves to Cushion Nigerians From Global Oil Market Shocks March 6, 2026
[This Day] The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has reassured Nigerians of its commitment to stabilising the domestic petroleum market following recent disruptions in the global oil industry triggered by tensions in the Middle East.
Nigeria: Tinubu Oversees Historic Resolution of 15 Year-Old OPL245 Dispute March 6, 2026
[This Day] President Bola Tinubu on Thursday presided over the successful conclusion of a historic settlement agreement between the Federal Government of Nigeria, ENI, and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAEL).

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