The Ministry of Agriculture Zambia has announced the lifting of the country’s maize and mealie meal export ban, in a move aimed at improving market access and increasing incomes for local farmers. In a statement issued on Thursday, Principal Public Relations Officer Balewa Zyuulu said the decision reflects government efforts to support agricultural growth while ...

South Africa is on track for another strong year in citrus exports, with the industry forecasting shipments of 210 to 215 million cartons for the 2026 season—potentially surpassing last year’s record of 203.4 million cartons. As the world’s second-largest citrus exporter after Spain, South Africa continues to play a vital role in global fruit supply, ...

Africa is making gradual progress toward food security, but significant structural challenges continue to slow the continent’s path to ending hunger. Despite vast agricultural potential, millions across the continent still face food insecurity, with over 87 million people in East and Southern Africa experiencing hunger and tens of millions more at risk in other regions. ...

Kenya’s tea export sector is facing mounting pressure as geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran conflict disrupt global shipping routes, leaving millions of kilograms of tea stranded at the port of Mombasa. The delays are beginning to ripple across the value chain, raising concerns about export earnings, market stability, and farmer livelihoods. According to the ...

South Africa is strengthening its agricultural export capacity with the awarding of two major port concessions at the Maydon Wharf Precinct in the Port of Durban. The move is aimed at improving logistics efficiency and supporting the country’s growing fresh produce and bulk agricultural exports. The initiative, led by the Transnet National Ports Authority, is ...

Burkina Faso has announced an immediate ban on fresh tomato exports in a decisive move to protect its domestic agro-processing industry and secure raw material supply—triggering potential ripple effects across West Africa. The directive, issued on March 16, 2026, suspends all exports of fresh tomatoes nationwide, with authorities warning of strict enforcement and legal consequences ...

The escalating conflict in the Middle East is beginning to disrupt more than just energy markets—it is now posing a growing risk to global food security, particularly in Africa, where millions depend on imported rice. Maritime Disruptions Hit Global Trade The conflict involving United States, Israel, and Iran has severely affected shipping routes around the ...

South Africa’s macadamia industry is entering a decisive new phase after more than a decade of rapid expansion and record-breaking prices. Industry leaders are warning that the growing export of in-shell nuts to Asia could undermine local processing capacity and weaken the country’s long-term competitiveness. Speaking at the fifth annual Ambermacs Macadamia Expo in White ...

Egypt has secured a new foreign investment in its agro-processing sector as Polish frozen food producer Fruitful moves to establish operations in the country through a partnership with Elsewedy Industrial Development. The agreement, confirmed on 15 December by Egypt’s General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), will see a horticultural processing facility developed in ...

Egypt has designated the food industry as one of 28 priority investment opportunities targeted for deeper local manufacturing, Deputy Prime Minister Kamel Al-Wazir said on Tuesday, as the government seeks to boost high-value exports. Speaking at the inauguration of the 10th “Food Africa” exhibition, Al-Wazir stated that the sector was selected based on its capacity ...