Cashew News African Cashew AllianceAfricashewSplits - Market Report May 16, 2022 May 16, 2022Click the link below to access the week 17 AfricashewSplits Market Report - May 16, 2022. africashewsplits_week_17_market_report_2022_.pdfImage: bokamTOR-MTP Facilitators May 16, 2022Background In its 3rd phase, the project wants to consolidate the achievements, upgrade and reinforce the capacity of local actors and transfer knowledge to partners and target groups. In this context, Market-Oriented Value Chains for Jobs & Growth in the ECOWAS Region (MOVE), with support from ACA, introduced the “Master Training Program” (MTP). 13 editions […] supportTOR-MTP Consultant May 16, 2022Background In its 3rd phase, the project wants to consolidate the achievements, upgrade and reinforce the capacity of local actors and transfer knowledge to partners and target groups. In this context, Market-Oriented Value Chains for Jobs & Growth in the ECOWAS Region (MOVE), with support from ACA, introduced the “Master Training Program” (MTP). 13 editions […] supportTOR-MTP Training Material Development Expert May 16, 2022Background In its 3rd phase, the project wants to consolidate the achievements, upgrade and reinforce the capacity of local actors and transfer knowledge to partners and target groups. In this context, Market-Oriented Value Chains for Jobs & Growth in the ECOWAS Region (MOVE), with support from ACA, introduced the “Master Training Program” (MTP). 13 editions […] supportOnline registration for the 2022 ACA Annual Cashew Conference & Expo opens May 13, 2022 The wait is finally over!!! Online registration for the biggest event of the cashew industry, the 16th African Cashew Alliance (ACA) Cashew Conference has officially opened. Interested participants can visit the ACA’s official Conference website (https://acaliveevents.com/ ) to register either as physical or online participants. The 16th ACA conference will be held from the […] bokam2022 ACA Conference Field Trip May 12, 2022This year, participants will visit a processing factory. (price per person is $150, in addition to conference participation fee) More detailed information coming soon... In case of questions, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] supportGuide to Nigeria May 11, 2022 Background on Nigeria Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is the most populous country in Africa. It is geographically situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea to the south in the Atlantic Ocean. It covers an area of 923,769 square kilometers (356,669 sq mi), with a population of over 211 million. Nigeria […] bokamAfricasheW450 - April 2022 Market Analysis May 9, 2022Cashew Market Outlook By: Jim Fitzpatrick (Please note that all views expressed in the “Cashew Market Outlook” section are those of Mr Fitzpatrick and do not necessarily reflect the view of the African Cashew Alliance) April was a month of higher prices and increased traded volumes. Cashew kernel prices in African countries remained stable. They […] bokamLe gouvernement ivoirien précise ses projets de développer les chaines de valeur agricoles May 6, 2022Le gouvernement ivoirien a donné hier des précisions sur son Projet des chaînes des valeurs compétitives pour l’emploi et la transformation économique (PCCET) lancé début... lire la suite bokamFludor Bénin et Wadi Cashew obtiennent leur agrément d'investissement May 6, 2022Au Bénin, en conseil des ministres hier, deux agréments d’investissements ont été accordés à...lire la suite bokam All Africa NewsNigeria: 20 Die On Kaduna-Abuja Highway As Bus Rams Into Trailer May 18, 2022[Daily Trust] At least 20 passengers have been confirmed dead in a road accident involving a bus and a trailer along Kaduna-Abuja Expressway. Rwanda: Calls Grow to Set Up Scheme for Unemployment Benefits May 18, 2022[New Times] Advocates for workers' rights have called for an unemployment benefit scheme that will support people who lose jobs as a result of unexpected circumstances such as the Covid-19 pandemic and through mergers and acquisition of companies or public institutions. Rwanda: Nyacyonga-Mukoto Road Gets Funding May 18, 2022[New Times] Rwanda has signed a loan agreement worth $18million (approximately Rwf18Bn) with OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) to upgrade the road from Nyacyonga to Mukoto between Gasabo and Rulindo districts. Nigeria: Nigerian Stocks Slide Further As Investors Take Profit May 18, 2022[Premium Times] MTN Nigeria, Flour Mills and Zenith Bank triggered the decline even though transaction volume improved by 48 per cent and turnover by 4 per cent. Nigeria: High Food Costs, Election Spending Push April Inflation to 16.82 Percent May 18, 2022[Leadership] As electioneering spendings continue to rise, prices soared with inflation figures, which measures the rate at which prices of goods and services rise in the country, standing at 16.82 per cent, the highest level since August 2021. Nigeria: Nigeria Becoming Destination for Africa's Promising Tech Startups May 18, 2022[VOA] Abuja, Nigeria -- In February, the Nigerian technology startup CrowdForce announced a big break: It had received $3.6 million from investors to expand its financial services operations to many more underserved communities. Zimbabwe: For Displaced Villagers in Zimbabwe, Diamonds Are No Friend May 18, 2022[VOA] Mutare, Zimbabwe -- Zimbabwean villagers displaced more than a decade ago to make way for a joint government and Chinese-run diamond mine are still waiting for promised compensation and proper housing. Nigeria: Adesina Rejects Presidential Election Nomination Form May 17, 2022[Premium Times] Mr Adesina says he is fully engaged and committed to his work at the regional bank. Zimbabwe: Central Bank Lifts Suspension On Lending Services By Banks May 17, 2022[New Zimbabwe] The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has, with immediate effect, lifted the temporary suspension on lending services by banks. Africa: Zimbabwean Company Shortlisted for Prestigious Continental Energy Award May 17, 2022[New Zimbabwe] A ZIMBABWEAN company, Zonful Energy, is among the eight African low carbon innovators shortlisted for this year's edition of the Ashden International Awards. Mozambique: Stema to Increase Grain Handling Capacity May 17, 2022[AIM] The Matola Grain Silos and Terminal Company (STEMA), in Maputo province, plans to invest US$14 million in rehabilitating its equipment to increase its grain handling capacity. Lesotho: Vodacom Launches Patala Ka M-Pesa May 17, 2022[Lesotho Times] M-PESA users can now pay for online purchases using their mobile money accounts, thanks to the introduction of a new payment service by VCL Financial Services (VFS). Mozambique: Fuel Imports Continue Normally May 17, 2022[AIM] The Mozambican fuel import company, Imopetro, has guaranteed that the importation of liquid fuels is continuing normally, and no interruption in stocks is forecast in the short term. Lesotho: National Assembly Approves Cyber-Crime Bill May 17, 2022[Lesotho Times] THE National Assembly has approved a new law aimed at combating cybercrimes. Mozambique: MRG Metals Applies for Rare Earth Elements and Uranium Exploration Licences May 17, 2022[AIM] The Australian based mining company MRG Metals announced on 11 May that it has applied for three exploration licences for Rare Earth Elements and Uranium deposits about 150 kilometres west of the central Mozambican coastal city of Quelimane. Zimbabwe: Local Sugar Shortage Fears Allayed May 17, 2022[The Herald] The Zimbabwe Sugar Association has assured the nation of adequate supplies of sugar in the local market saying Tongaat Hulett Zimbabwe had the capacity to meet local demand for the commodity. Mozambique: World Bank to Provide U.S.$300 Million for Budget Support May 17, 2022[AIM] The World Bank is to disburse US$300 million in support for the Mozambican state budget. The World Bank country director for Mozambique, Idah Pswarayi-Riddihough, announced the figure at a Maputo press conference on 11 May, immediately after a meeting with the Minister of Economy and Finance, Max Tonela. Mozambique: IMF Approves U.S.$456 Million Credit May 17, 2022[AIM] The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on 9 May approved a three-year agreement with Mozambique that will make available US$456 million for the country, of which US$91 million will be available immediately. Mozambique: Vulcan to Continue Operating Moatize Mine May 17, 2022[AIM] The Indian company Vulcan Resources, which is part of the Jindal Group, on 5 May pledged to continue coal mining in Moatize, in the western Mozambican province of Tete, and to operate the Nacala Logistics Corridor, the railway which runs from Moatize, across southern Malawi, to the mineral port of Nacala-a-Velha, on the coast […] South Africa: Eskom Welcomes Cable Theft Ruling May 17, 2022[SAnews.gov.za] Eskom has welcomed the hefty sentence handed down by the Bronkhorstspruit Regional Court to two men who were found guilty of stealing copper cables, which belong to the power utility. Definitely a must seen, / Beautiful Uganda Read more The best view in the world / Kenya & Tanzania Read more Zambia - A test of lorem ipsum dolor sit amet Read more If you ever visit Africa, you have to come see Namibia Read more Why this is heaven on earth / Botswana? Read more This is what you did not know about Egypt! 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