Dangote Group president Alhaji Aliko Dangote has announced that the company will establish a US$9bn sugar processing facility in Kebbi State, Nigeria
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Meteorological society launched in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Meteorological Society has been launched in Harare, Zimbabwe, with the aim of advancing meteorological and related sciences and their applications in weather and climate-related sciences for sustainable development
J.C. Bosman Boerdery acquires solar power systems for wine farms
South Africa-based J.C. Bosman Boerdery has announced it has acquired solar power systems for companies Lelienfontein Vine Growers and Bosman Family Vineyards
Tanzanian farmers to gain access to agriculture information
Tanzanias Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Cooperatives, in joint partnership with Zantel Tanzania and Sibesonke Limited, has set-up mobile phone facilities that will be expected to reach 33mn farmers in the country
Zambia’s agriculture sector boosted by bank's support
Zanaco Bank has provided US$117,000 to Zambias agriculture sector as part of the bank’s continued commitment to supporting the industry