Follow AllAfrica News: Commodities, filter it, and define how you want to receive the news (via Email, RSS, Telegram, WhatsApp etc.) https://follow.it/all-africa-news-commodities Wed, 29 Mar 2023 05:27:19 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVwpfdThCV5Xh1yOSYGFl6uu [The Conversation Africa] South African president Cyril Ramaphosa recently reiterated plans to accelerate the commercialisation of hemp as well as cannabis plants. His speech setting out government's priorities for 2023 was a reminder of a pledge in 2022 - also in his state of the nation address - that the government would mobilise investment in the hemp and cannabis sectors.]]> Sat, 25 Mar 2023 12:10:53 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVwpfdThCV5Xh1yOSYGFl6uu https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVzld3rD-rYGnyRFMxTa8z4W [New Times] A cooperative of 157 women and three men in Rukara sector, Kayonza District, has found financial success by embracing coffee growing instead of subsistence farming.]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:47:14 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVzld3rD-rYGnyRFMxTa8z4W https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVzLzsQF8zFWxFe5jCclomp- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- An information day on the launch of the Culinary Route of Sfax Olive Oil project was organised by Tunisia Olive Association, under the project "Tounes Wijhatouna," funded by the German cooperation GIZ up to TND 153 thousand.]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 06:59:51 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVzLzsQF8zFWxFe5jCclomp- https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVxp_kiScpTOqzHgrmwRGUK6 [New Zimbabwe] The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Foreign Exchange Auction this week allotted a total US$20 million amid expectations that the commencement of the 2023 tobacco selling season will boost foreign currency liquidity and further strengthen the local currency.]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:11:57 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVxp_kiScpTOqzHgrmwRGUK6 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVyopqq7docvI27fhEn5oRuR [The Herald] The 2023 tobacco marketing season started last Wednesday with the first bale fetching US$4,35 per kilogramme to eclipse last season's US$4,20 per kg, which essentially hints at a season with high potential for better fortunes compared to its predecessor.]]> Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:51:44 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVyopqq7docvI27fhEn5oRuR https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVzgBr2-JFuqFlRpWVnEcNkS [Daily News] Geita -- EGHT artisanal miners have been killed due to underground pit collapse at Igando Village in Magenge Ward, Geita Region.]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 17:38:57 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVzgBr2-JFuqFlRpWVnEcNkS https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVzvui9GClPV0abel3Iu4GjH [The Herald] Royal Bafokeng Platinum said the protracted battle of rival miners to gain control over it, which has spilled into a second year, poses a risk to the future of its operations.]]> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 16:03:49 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVzvui9GClPV0abel3Iu4GjH https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVzd9Q8FWe63158v71dCn6bG [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) has suspended the importation of milk powder to cushion local producers ahead of the long rainy season of March to May.]]> Thu, 09 Mar 2023 14:47:42 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVzd9Q8FWe63158v71dCn6bG https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVw--MZrjH7AqkTXPGaG87AR [The Herald] Tobacco farmers owed by merchants for the crop delivered last season will receive their balances by end of this week, with the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) vowing to ensure a similar situation does not occur this year.]]> Thu, 09 Mar 2023 09:40:10 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVw--MZrjH7AqkTXPGaG87AR https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVyEiwwxxfxKRUoy9CZgXDJO [Capital FM] Nyeri -- Panic and fear has gripped coffee farmers in Mt Kenya region following the realization of poor prices at this year's coffee auction.]]> Thu, 02 Mar 2023 10:31:14 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVyEiwwxxfxKRUoy9CZgXDJO https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVwa3A5_3y2DqRhSCv31NykC [Daily News] Zanzibar anticipates a threefold increase in rice production under irrigation scheme from 5,400 to 17,332 tons, the House of Representatives was told here on Monday.]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2023 09:47:26 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVwa3A5_3y2DqRhSCv31NykC https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVx5MpcrW9_8MarkJyTkC_2b [New Zimbabwe] Listed sugar producer, Hippo Valley Estates is still enduring the pains of a duty waiver placed on basic commodities after suffering a significant decline of sugar sales.]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2023 10:31:59 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVx5MpcrW9_8MarkJyTkC_2b https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVwBRbG9yx4KgZ8v71dCn6bG [ISS] After securing its gas enterprises, Rwandan security forces now guard Cabo Delgado's lucrative graphite and ruby mines.]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2023 15:09:25 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVwBRbG9yx4KgZ8v71dCn6bG https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVwIDJs-BC08xcfGo0LrnZNO [The Conversation Africa] The presence of oil in Somaliland has been confirmed by a recent exploration. The discovery has raised the stakes in Somaliland's claim for independence from Somalia as it holds the potential for a new stream of revenue for the semi-autonomous state. But the oil exploration is deepening the rift with Somalia, which claims sovereignty over the region. Michael Walls answers five key questions.]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2023 10:09:03 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVwIDJs-BC08xcfGo0LrnZNO https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVx0YJxVZiSgs1T72x6uxjiK [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- President George Manneh Weah has issued two Executive Orders affecting critical national issues germane to the security and well-being of citizens. President on Friday, January 6, 2023, issued Executive Order #113 suspended the import tariff on rice, and Executive Order #114 established the West African Police Information System (WAPIS).]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2023 14:43:02 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVx0YJxVZiSgs1T72x6uxjiK https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVz1YvXyrV93G5ONpYks2fGs [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The olive harvest has reached a rate of 90% in the governorate of Gabes where the harvest is estimated at 60,000 tonnes, including 58,000 from the irrigated sector.]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2023 11:19:06 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVz1YvXyrV93G5ONpYks2fGs https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVx_gu-DxTV80AO5yOwvVe_2 [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has assigned Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua leadership over coffee sector reforms in a news Executive Order replacing an initial one issued last year.]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2023 15:51:04 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVx_gu-DxTV80AO5yOwvVe_2 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVyc_M2hcNpc4ixhxzpi7FpJ [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The olive harvest in the governorate of Medenine reached 11,500 tonnes, the equivalent of 2,500 tonnes of olive oil for the 2022-2023 season.]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2023 14:07:20 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVyc_M2hcNpc4ixhxzpi7FpJ https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVxvSH8r3xVIFyuZukmJ4mr4 [Dabanga] Khartoum -- The Sudanese Mineral Resources Company announced the production of more than 18 tons of gold during 2022, describing it as the highest productivity in the history of the mineral sector in Sudan.]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2023 15:52:46 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVxvSH8r3xVIFyuZukmJ4mr4 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVxvSH8r3xVIF9KEpFgimKzx [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi has assured that the prices of key food commodities which include Unga and Rice will come down in the month of February.]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2023 15:44:03 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/c8hKpKVKmVxvSH8r3xVIF9KEpFgimKzx