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Africa Investment Forum 2019: Nigeria expected to be a major player

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The government stands to lose over Sh5 billion for the 1.7 million bags of maize it released to millers at a low cost under a subsidy programme to cushion consumers from high flour prices.
The Strategic Grains Reserve (SGR) now wants a Cabinet approval of the losses to facilitate the release of a further 1.5 million bags of grains ahead of importation of 12.5 million tax-free bags of maize as the flour prices remain high in most retail outlets...
Read more: https://www.commodity-port.com/government-chalks-up-sh5-billion-losses-in-maize-sale/

Checkout their rank among the world's most environment-friendly countries

https://www.commodity-port.com/morocco-ranks-13th-in-global-renewable-energy-attractiveness-rating/

With their current citrus exports from South Africa running to 70,000 tonnes per year, with a value of about US$55 million, it will be a good lemon season for South Africa.

https://www.commodity-port.com/i-think-it-will-be-a-good-lemon-season-for-south-africa/

Pharma's market: the man cleaning up Africa's meat

http://www.commodity-port.com/pharmas-market-the-man-cleaning-up-africas-meat/

On July 3, the High-Level Panel of Experts of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released its much-anticipated report on agroecology in Rome. The report signals the continuing shift in emphasis in the UN agency’s approach to agricultural development. As outgoing FAO Director General Jose Graziano da Silva has indicated, “We need to promote a transformative change in the way that we produce and consume food. We need to put forward sustainable food systems that offer healthy and nutritious food, and also preserve the environment. Agroecology can offer several contributions to this process.”

The commissioned report, Agroecological and other innovative approaches for sustainable agriculture and food systems that enhance food security and nutrition, two years in the making, is clear on the urgent need for change. “Food systems are at a crossroads. Profound transformation is needed,” the summary begins. It goes on to stress the importance of ecological agriculture, which supports “diversified and resilient production systems, including mixed livestock, fish, cropping and agroforestry, that preserve and enhance biodiversity, as well as the natural resource base.”
Read the full article here: https://www.commodity-port.com/agroecology-as-innovation/

The West Africa inequality crisis: How West African governments are failing to reduce inequality, and what should be done about it

http://www.commodity-port.com/the-west-africa-inequality-crisis/

Total sells pool of North Sea oil assets for $635m

French energy major Total has agreed to sell a pool of North Sea oil assets — acquired as part of its 2017 deal for Maersk Oil — for $635m, the company announced on Wednesday. The assets in the Eastern North Sea, off the coast of...
Ream more: https://www.commodity-port.com/total-sells-pool-of-north-sea-oil-assets-for-635m/

Kenya, Netherlands seek cooperation in agriculture
Kenya and the Netherlands, on Monday, signed terms of reference for bilateral cooperation in agriculture.
Mwangi Kiunjuri, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation who signed the deal in Nairobi with Dutch Vice Minister for Agriculture, Nature and Food quality Marjolijn Sonnema said the pact...

Read more: https://www.commodity-port.com/kenya-netherlands-seek-cooperation-in-agriculture/

Buhari Finally Signs African Free Trade Agreement

https://www.commodity-port.com/buhari-finally-signs-african-free-trade-agreement/

Egypt- Eyes of world are turned to Africa as AfCFTA comes into effect: Al-Sisi

https://www.commodity-port.com/egypt-eyes-of-world-are-turned-to-africa-as-afcfta-comes-into-effect/

Morocco reported a surplus for the fourth consecutive year in its trade with Africa although its exports dropped 2.4% in 2018.
Read more: https://www.commodity-port.com/morocco-reports-trade-surplus-with-africa-despite-drop-in-exports/

A thorough study of the competitive landscape of the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Agriculture Market has been given, presenting insights into the company...
Read more: https://www.commodity-port.com/artificial-intelligence-ai-in-agriculture-market-to-create-new-opportunities/

Africa Oil joins Azinam as partner in block offshore South Africa
https://www.commodity-port.com/africa-oil-joins-azinam-as-partner-in-block-offshore-south-africa/

A newly approved $100 million credit by the World Bank will support the government of Benin’s efforts to improve access to broadband services in rural communities.
Additionally,...
Read on: https://www.commodity-port.com/benin-digital-rural-transformation-project-promises-a-new-dawn/

Nigeria today accounts for $48.04 billion (over 24.8%) out of about $194 billion surge in the Capital Expenditure coming into upcoming oil and gas development on the African continent from 2018 to 2025, Group Managing Director of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Dr. Maikanti Baru, said yesterday. Speaking when he declared open the 2019 Nigeria Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition (NOG) in Abuja, Baru said
Read more: https://www.commodity-port.com/nigeria-accounts-for-48-04bn-oil-gas-spending-across-africa/

Renewable energy, the key to sustainable agriculture in SA
https://www.commodity-port.com/renewable-energy-the-key-to-sustainable-agriculture-in-sa/

Total accuses insurance firms of not keeping promise
https://www.commodity-port.com/total-accuses-insurance-firms-of-not-keeping-promise/

The biggest names in the Chinese energy industry participated in the EG Ronda Licensing Round Roadshow in Beijing today, hosted by the African Energy Chamber
Read more: https://www.commodity-port.com/african-energy-chambers-investment-push-in-china-is-met-with-tremendous-success/

Kenya signs agreement for First Ever Oil Development
https://www.commodity-port.com/kenya-signs-agreement-for-first-ever-oil-development/

CDC-backed Gridworks has committed $7.5 million (ZAR106.7 million) to Mettle Solar Investments, a pan-African commercial and industrial solar company.
Read more: https://www.commodity-port.com/gridworks-invests-in-pan-african-solar-company/

Producers ask Customs to account for 35% duty as Nigeria imports N75bn palm oil
https://www.commodity-port.com/producers-ask-customs-to-account-for-35-duty-as-nigeria-imports-n75bn-palm-oil/commo

The Nigerian Palm Oil Sector – H2-19
In this report, we discuss the outlook for the Nigerian palm oil sector and the sector player under our coverage over the rest of 2019.
Read more: https://www.commodity-port.com/the-nigerian-palm-oil-sector-h2-19/

The Securities and Exchange Commission has said it has commenced the implementation of the report of its Technical Committee on Commodities Trading Ecosystem.
The Acting Executive Commissioner (Operations) of SEC, Mr Isyaku Tilde, disclosed this when a...
https://www.commodity-port.com/sec-starts-implementation-of-report-on-commodities-market-development/

The past two decades have seen the longest period of sustained agricultural and economic growth across Africa. During this period, Africa’s agricultural output almost quadrupled, becoming critical to the future of the continent for three major reasons:
https://www.commodity-port.com/partnering-with-china-can-help-transform-africas-agriculture/

The First China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo will be held in Changsha, the capital of Hunan province, from June...
https://www.commodity-port.com/seeds-of-change-changsha-brings-agricultural-expertise-to-africa/

Africa’s agriculture sector is still lagging behind when it comes to utilizing information technology skills and digital literacy, according to a report released Tuesday in Rwanda’s capital city of Kigali...
Read more: https://www.commodity-port.com/african-leaders-discuss-digitalization-of-agriculture/

African farmers need the right skills and approaches to increase their production, modernise agriculture and manage the risks they face, the Prime Minister has said.
Edouard Ngirente made the remarks as he official...
Read more: https://www.commodity-port.com/african-farmers-need-to-adopt-ict/

President Cyril Ramaphosa has met with members of the Eskom board at his Genadendal Residence in Cape Town to discuss reforms at the power utility...
Read more: https://www.commodity-port.com/president-meets-with-eskom-board-on-reforms/

Oil prices extended gains Monday as rising US-Iran tensions fuelled supply concerns, while Asian equities also edged up ahead of a crunch meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping this week.
Read more: https://www.commodity-port.com/oil-prices-rise-on-us-iran-concern-stocks-up-ahead-of-g20-talks1/

Increased militarisation of diamond mining in Africa worrying – CNRG
The increased militarisation of diamond mining in Africa where some governments “have very serious democratic deficit” is worrying, a rights activist has said.
https://www.commodity-port.com/increased-militarisation-of-diamond-mining-in-africa-worrying-cnrg/

Digital services to transform African agriculture

https://www.commodity-port.com/digital-services-to-transform-african-agriculture/