Cashew News African Cashew AllianceAfricashewsplits week 48-49 market report 2025 December 8, 2025Language English Splits Document: africashewsplits_week_48-49_market_report_2025_aca.pdf imensahJob posting for an Information Systems Manager for the Consultative International Cashew Council (CICC) November 25, 2025Job posting for an Information Systems Manager for the Consultative International Cashew Council (CICC) Context and justification The Consultative International Cashew Council (CICC) is an intergovernmental organization that promotes cashew value chains through policy coordination and cooperation among member states. The organization currently has twelve member states: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, […] imensahAfricashewsplits week 46 market report 2025 November 19, 2025Language English Splits Document: africashewsplits_week_46_market_report_2025_aca.pdf imensahBeyond Rhetoric: How Oyo plans to exploit AfCFTA market potential November 17, 2025Beyond Rhetoric: How Oyo plans to exploit AfCFTA market potential The launch of the Oyo State Implementation Strategy on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) marks a significant step in the state’s economic planning. SEYE OLUMIDE assesses the implications of the initiative for Oyo’s development trajectory and its place within the broader continental trade framework. When African leaders […] imensahCBT sets sights on record cashew harvest November 17, 2025CBT sets sights on record cashew harvest MTWARA: THE Cashew nut Board of Tanzania (CBT) on Friday launched the 2025/2026 cashew sales auctions, with the nation expecting to harvest 700,000 tonnes of cashew nuts. The projection is higher than last year’s target of 500,000 tonnes, which was surpassed after a total of 528,000 tonnes were harvested. CBT Chief […] imensahGhana Cashew Sector Could Generate Over US$660M Annually November 17, 2025Ghana Cashew Sector Could Generate Over US$660M Annually Cashew Ghana’s cashew industry holds the potential to generate over $660 million in annual revenue with proper regulation, processing infrastructure, and export support, the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has disclosed. Dr. Andy Osei Okrah, Chief Executive Officer of TCDA, shared this projection during a stakeholder engagement […] imensahTanzania starts cashew auctions with 700,000-ton target November 17, 2025Tanzania starts cashew auctions with 700,000-ton target The Cashew Nut Board of Tanzania (CBT) has launched the 2025/2026 cashew sales auctions, with the country projecting a harvest of 700,000 tons of cashew nuts. The forecast is higher than last year's target of 500,000 tons, which was exceeded when 528,000 tons were harvested. CBT Chief Executive […] imensahCashew stakeholders work to formulate Cashew Policy November 17, 2025#National News Cashew stakeholders work to formulate Cashew Policy Nov 12, 2025, 1:15 PM | Article By: Abdoulie Nyockeh Stakeholders within the Cashew Value Chain on Monday conveyed a day’s policy dialogue on the formulation of a Cashew Policy aimed at regulating the country’ cashew market.The landmark event organised by Federation of Gambia Cashew Farmers Association […] imensahNigeria exports over $420m cashew to Vietnam in 2025 November 17, 2025Nigeria exports over $420m cashew to Vietnam in 2025 Ojo Joseph Ajanaku, president, National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), has said that Nigeria exported cashew worth $420million to Vietnam in 2025, saying the partnership would improve production efficiency and expand market access for Nigerians products. Speaking at the 14th VINACAS Golden Cashew Rendezvous 2025, held […] imensahGhana aims for US$660 million in annual cashew revenue November 17, 2025Ghana aims for US$660 million in annual cashew revenue Ghana's cashew industry has the potential to generate over US$660 million in annual revenue with improved regulation, processing infrastructure, and export support, according to the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA). Dr. Andy Osei Okrah, Chief Executive Officer of TCDA, presented the projection during a stakeholder engagement […] imensah All Africa NewsUganda: Four Killed After Taxi Crashes Into Train in Bugweri December 8, 2025[Nile Post] Four people have been confirmed dead and others injured following a crash at the Butongole Railway crossing in Bugweri District .Uganda: Ugandan Firms Secure $2.2bn in Oil Contracts December 8, 2025[Nile Post] Ugandan companies have won more than US$2.2 billion in contracts in the country's oil and gas sector, the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has confirmed, highlighting a significant increase in national participation since the development phase began.Mozambique: For Highway Code Is Fundamental - Chapo December 8, 2025[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has called for full respect for the Highway Code in order to prevent bloodshed on the roads, following a traffic accident that killed seven people on Sunday in Manhiça district, about 90 kilometres north of Maputo, along the main north-south highway (EN1).Uganda: UNDP, Refactory Graduate 144 Youth Under Skills for Digital Jobs Programme December 8, 2025[Nile Post] The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Refactory have celebrated the graduation of 144 young Ugandans from the Skills for Digital Jobs Initiative, an advanced digital skilling programme launched earlier this year to prepare youth for emerging opportunities in the country's rapidly growing digital economy.Kenya: Cyberattacks Down 82pc but Threat Still There, Ca Warns December 8, 2025[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya recorded a plunge in cyber threats in the first quarter of the financial year, with attacks falling 81.6 percent to 842.3 million incidents, new data from the Communications Authority (CA) shows.Southern Africa: Zimbabwe to Become Southern Africa's EV Hub With Chinese Investment December 8, 2025[Capital FM] Harare -- Zimbabwe is positioning itself as a major electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and distribution hub in Southern Africa as Jiangmen Tengxin Motorcycle Technology Co. Ltd -- a Chinese manufacturer that exports to 33 countries and produces up to 500,000 engines annually -- prepares to launch a large-scale EV project in the country.Kenya: Mobile SIM Subscriptions Rise 2.1pc to 78.3mn in Q1 December 8, 2025[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's mobile market continued to expand in the three months to September, with active SIM subscriptions rising 2.1 per cent to 78.3 million.Malawi: Malawi Secures 50mw Power Boost from Mozambique December 8, 2025[Nyasa Times] Malawi is on the brink of a major power breakthrough as the country prepares to start importing 50 megawatts (MW) of electricity from Mozambique from February 2026, in a move set to significantly ease the crippling load shedding that has battered households and businesses.East Africa: Wetangula Meets Muhoozi to Resolve Lake Victoria Fishermen Disputes December 8, 2025[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula met Uganda's General Muhoozi Kainerugaba on Monday in a courtesy call by the EAC Bureau of Speakers, emphasizing the need for regional collaboration on shared resources and security.Africa: Mauritius and Corporate Council on Africa Announce Dates for the 2026 U.S.-Africa Business Summit December 8, 2025[Corporate Council on Africa] The Government of Mauritius and the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) are pleased to announce that the 2026 U.S.-Africa Business Summit will take place from July 26-29, 2026, in Mauritius. The official dates were released today during a joint press conference hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and CCA in […]Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Urges Stronger Economic Diplomacy As She Sends Out New Ambassadors December 8, 2025[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibia's newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners to advance the country's strategic interests and deepen bilateral relations. Namibia: Govt Urged to Consult Manufacturers On Sector Challenges December 8, 2025[Namibian] The government must engage local manufacturers more to better understand the challenges the sector is faced with to create policies that help stimulate sector growth. Kenya: Strong Hydropower Output Keeps Kenyan Electricity Stable - KenGen December 8, 2025[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyan households and businesses are set for relief this festive season as robust hydropower output stabilises electricity supply and eases pressure on power bills, Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has said.Africa: South Africa and Pakistan - Countries Brought to Their Knees By Elite Capture and Economic Paralysis December 8, 2025[The Conversation Africa] In the ongoing quest to understand South Africa's political and economic stagnation, it may be helpful to look at other postcolonial states that have travelled further along the path of independence. This may help clarify the stagnation question that citizens, politicians and economists are grappling with.Kenya: Odibets and Airpocket Unveil First-Ever Mkokoteni Derby, Merging Grassroots Sport With Real-Time Payout Technology December 8, 2025[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The streets came alive Sunday afternoon as the inaugural Mkokoteni Derby transformed Nairobi's iconic handcarts into racing machines in an event designed by Airpocket to demonstrate its cutting-edge real-time race-timing and instant-payout technology.Uganda: Museveni Pledges to Improve Road Connectivity in Lango December 8, 2025[Nile Post] President Museveni, who is also the NRM presidential candidate has pledged to continue improving road infrastructure in the Lango sub-region as part of his 2026 campaign engagements.Mauritius: Mauritius Investment Corporation - Fixing a Financial Scandal December 8, 2025[L'Express] The newly released audited accounts of the Bank of Mauritius (BoM) reveal an impairment loss of Rs 5.4 billion relating to its subsidiary, the Mauritius Investment Corporation (MIC). The financial improprieties underlying MIC's investments have now begun to adversely affect the BoM balance sheet. Valuations however remain overstated. It is therefore imperative that the […]Kenya: Stakeholders Urge Govt to Enforce Local Participation Rules in Mining Sector December 8, 2025[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Industry stakeholders have called on the government to strengthen monitoring, reporting, and enforcement of mineral resource and employment regulations to ensure meaningful participation for Kenyan professionals in the mining sector.Kenya: Genafrica Targets Bigger Pension Returns With Takeover of the Cube December 8, 2025[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Pension schemes are set for expanded access to high-quality real estate assets following Batian Property Fund's takeover of The Cube, a commercial property on Riverside Drive, from London Town Group's Innova Properties.Uganda: Trouble Brewing At Uedcl December 8, 2025[Independent (Kampala)] Daily Monitor reported on Friday, December 5, 2025, that the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabanja, had stopped the minister of energy from firing the top management of Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL). 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