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Tanzania’s Cashew Processing Hits Five-Year High, Up 67% to Lead East Africa in 2025 March 16, 2026
East Africa processed 38,500 tons of cashews in 2025, up 5% Tanzania led growth, processing 20,000 tons, 52% regional share Processing capacity remains underused despite rising harvests and investment plans Processed cashew nut stocks across East Africa’s producing countries reached 38,500 tons in 2025, according to preliminary estimates from independent market advisory service N’kalô. In […]
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Cashew sector braces for challenges in 2026 amid global uncertainties March 16, 2026
Amid geopolitical conflicts and policy changes in raw cashew-supplying countries, the VN Cashew Association (Vinacas) forecasts a challenging 2026 and has set a target for VN's cashew kernel exports of around 800,000 tons, worth about $5 billion. Vinacas Chairman Pham Van Cong said Vietnam’s cashew industry recorded export turnover of about 5.5 billion USD in […]
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Herdsmen Kill 20 Cashew Farmers, Abduct Young Girl In Benue Community March 16, 2026
Herdsmen Kill 20 Cashew Farmers, Abduct Young Girl In Benue Community Terrorist herdsmen have ambushed and killed at least 20 cashew farmers in Akpete/Asaba community in Ojantele Ward of Apa Local Government Area of Benue State. Six other persons were still said to be missing as of press time and a young girl reportedly abducted during […]
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The power of cashew crop: Unlocking hidden benefits March 16, 2026
Sunyani, (Bono), March 14, GNA – The cashew plant (Anacardium occidentale) is a tropical evergreen tree, native to South America and widely cultivated in Ghana in particular and in West Africa in general. In Ghana, the economic tree is very common in the Bono, Bono East, Ahafo and Ashanti Regions where farmers cultivate in commercial […]
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Leadership of Cashew Watch Ghana engages TCDA CEO to advance sector growth March 16, 2026
The leadership of Cashew Watch Ghana (CWG) paid a courtesy call on Dr Andy Osei Okrah, the Chief Executive Officer of the Tree Crop Development Authority (TCDA) in Accra. The CWG is a civil society organisation promoting the growth and development of the nation’s cashew sector through policy advocacy. A statement issued and signed by […]
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Cashew farmers remind Mahama to fulfil promise to establish Cashew Development Board March 16, 2026
Cashew farmers in Bono Region have called on the government to expedite action for the establishment of the Cashew Development Board, as promised. They reminded President John Dramani Mahama to fulfil his Election 2024 campaign promise of setting up the Board to regulate the sector, improve pricing regime that enhance the socio-economic livelihood of cashew […]
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Recruitment of Head of the Finance Department March 16, 2026
African Cashew Alliance (ACA) The African Cashew Alliance (ACA) is an association of African and international companies established in 2006. It works to promote a globally competitive African cashew industry. It brings together more than 130 member companies covering the entire value chain: producers, processors, traders, and international buyers. As part of strengthening its financial […]
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Cashew MTP: Online Applications Open for the Next Edition (East African Participants Only) March 16, 2026
The African Cashew Alliance (ACA) has opened online applications for Edition 21 of the Cashew Master Training Programme (MTP), exclusively for participants from East Africa. With funding support from the European Union (EU), the Organization of African Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and the Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ), the 21st edition […]
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Ghana 2026 ACA Annual Conference -Visa March 16, 2026
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Ghana 2026 ACA Annual Conference 2026-Accommodation March 16, 2026
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Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Gantry Price to N1,200 March 27, 2026
[Premium Times] The refinery disclosed this in a statement shared with PREMIUM TIMES Thursday night.
Nigeria: ASUU Issues 4-Day Ultimatum to Federal Govt Over New Salary Structure March 27, 2026
[Leadership] The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate implementation of a newly approved salary structure for university lecturers nationwide.
Nigeria: Nigeria to Deepen Partnership With Gates Foundation On Health, Agriculture, Others March 27, 2026
[Premium Times] Vice President Kashim Shettima applauded the foundation for sustaining investments and humanitarian aid in Nigeria.
Nigeria: New Party, DLA, Unveils Ideological Agenda, Targets Economic Reform, Security March 27, 2026
[Daily Trust] A new political party, the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA), has announced its entry into Nigeria's political space, outlining an agenda focused on economic reform, national security, and governance driven by ideology.
Nigeria: ASUU Give Govt 4-Day Ultimatum to Pay New Salary March 27, 2026
[Daily Trust] The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate implementation of a newly approved salary structure for university lecturers across the country.
Zimbabwe: Nurses Declare Three-Day Nationwide Strike Over Poor Salaries, Working Conditions March 27, 2026
[New Zimbabwe] NURSES across Zimbabwe will go on a nationwide strike from April 15 to April 17, 2026, over poor salaries and working conditions.
Zimbabwe: No Solution, No School - Teachers Threaten Job Action Over Poor Salaries March 27, 2026
[New Zimbabwe] Disgruntled teachers have accused Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube of dishonesty over government's commitment to improve their welfare, as the cost of living continues to rise on the back of fuel price increases.
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Uganda: Ugandan Families Squeezed As Cost of Living Outpaces Stagnant Salaries March 27, 2026
[Nile Post] For many working Ugandans, the gap between monthly earnings and the cost of living is widening to breaking point, leaving families struggling to maintain basic standards of living despite having stable jobs.
Ethiopia: WTO Commends Ethiopia's Progress Toward Membership March 27, 2026
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has praised Ethiopia for its sustained efforts and commitment in the accession process to join the global trade body.
Ethiopia: Investment Agreements Increasingly Translated Into Concrete Results - Ethiopia's Investment Commissioner March 27, 2026
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Investment agreements are increasingly translated into concrete results as reforms are creating a system where investors can enter, operate, and grow with confidence, Ethiopian Investment Commissioner Zeleke Temesgen said.
Namibia: Parliament Fears 'Power Vacuum' in Petroleum Bill March 27, 2026
[Namibian] The petroleum amendment bill has been criticised for creating a power vacuum over parliament, leaving the president unaccountable if passed.
Namibia: IPC MPs Slams N$20 Million Allocation to Non-Existent Upstream Petroleum Unit March 27, 2026
[Namibian] Opposition members in parliament on Thursday criticised the N$20 million allocation to the upstream petroleum unit, arguing the unit does not yet exist under law and the funding is premature.
Nigeria: Nigeria Can Use AI, Surveillance to Tackle Insecurity - Expert March 27, 2026
[Leadership] A Nigerian Information and Communication Technology expert, Nguuma Tyokaha, has said the federal government can deploy artificial intelligence (AI), predictive analytics and smart surveillance systems tailored to local realities to tackle kidnapping and other security threats.
Kenya: Kenya, Mozambique Sign Cooperation Deals to Boost Ties March 27, 2026
[Horn Diplomat] Nairobi -- William Samoei Ruto, president of Kenya, and Daniel Francisco Chapo, president of Mozambique, on Thursday witnessed the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Uganda: Govt Tightens Grip On Money Supply to Safeguard Economic Stability March 27, 2026
[Nile Post] The government is maintaining tight control over the country's money supply as part of a broader strategy to keep the economy stable, according to Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury Ramathan Ggoobi.
Uganda: Uganda to Take in 27,000 More Refugees March 27, 2026
[Nile Post] The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has announced that Uganda is preparing to receive an additional 27,000 refugees in the 2026/2027 financial year, further cementing the country's reputation as a global leader in refugee hosting.
Zimbabwe: Mutoko Plant Drives Rural Industrialisation With Farm-to-Factory Model March 27, 2026
[263Chat] A bio-economy plant in Mutoko is being hailed as a model for rural industrialisation transforming locally grown crops into products such as cooking oil, soap and biodiesel.
Kenya: No Ban On Low-End Mobile Phones, New Standards Focus On Safety and Sustainability - Communications Authority March 27, 2026
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has clarified that there is no ban on low-end or entry-level mobile phones, following public concern over its newly issued Technical Specifications for Mobile Cellular Devices 2026.

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