Six reasons why fresh, locally sourced food is a game-changer for your Nigerian business, by Diana Tenebe

In a country as vibrant and diverse as Nigeria, the food industry is a cornerstone of our culture and economy. From the bustling food markets of Lagos State to the farm-to-table restaurants in Abuja, what we eat and how we source it matters. If...

Kenya newspapers review: Over 300 evicted from Ruto’s 1,000-acre farm in Taita Taveta despite court order

On Thursday, October 9, local newspapers reported growing political realignments across the country as campaigns for upcoming by-elections gained momentum following candidates’ clearance by the IEBC. The top stories in Kenyan newspapers on...

African cultures on display at Boston Common

The damp, trimmed lawns of Boston Common became a space for percussionists, musicians, strong singers, and a multinational showcase of African cultures on Aug. 16. Their audience grew with more passersby who danced to the rhythms, drank fruity...

New cruise ship headed to South Africa for 2026 cruise season: Tips for first time cruisers

A fresh wave of excitement is set to sweep through South Africa’s cruise industry as MSC Cruises announces the arrival of a new ship for the 2026/2027 cruising season. The MSC Armonia will make its debut in South African waters, marking a...

Evidence of rodent activity throughout food prep area: Lancaster County restaurant inspections, Oct. 10, 2025

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. READ: What do restaurant inspectors look for and can they close a restaurant? Anyia Sweets, 15 S....

Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda earns bronze employer of the year award

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has been honoured with the Bronze Employer of the Year Award by the Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE), recognising the company’s outstanding contribution to job creation and...

Sugar's journey: from survival fuel to modern poison

Sugar is everywhere. From our morning coffee to the snacks we munch on during the day, it's become an integral part of our diet. But as our consumption of sugar has skyrocketed, so too have the health issues associated with it. The primary...

KFC Africa Opens Blueprint for Child Hunger Programme Globally

KFC Africa has taken the unprecedented step of open-sourcing its 16-year-old Add Hope initiative, revealing the operational blueprint behind a programme that has raised over R1.2 billion to combat child hunger. The move, announced ahead of World...

South African factory output slides

South Africa's manufacturing industry presents a nuanced picture for August, revealing a complex interplay of growth and decline, according to recent data from Statistics South Africa. The sector experienced a 1.5% year-on-year decrease in output,...

Why NAFDAC’s Trans-Fat Ban Puts Nigeria’s Food Industry On Notice 

2 LAGOS – When the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) announced in October 2025 that all food manufacturers must eliminate industrially produced trans-fatty acids (TFAs) from their products by 2026, it was more...

Desperados Nigeria Crowned Brand Builder of the Year at Heineken Commerce Week 2025

M+C Saatchi Abel, a leading integrated creative agency and part of The Up&Up Group, has announced a monumental achievement born from radical collaboration: Desperados, the premium flavoured alcoholic beverage, has been crowned Global Brand of the...

Dimitra partners with Mafcom Group to advance EUDR coffee compliance in Central Africa

Dimitra Technology announced a partnership with Mafcom/Mafricom Group to support European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) compliance for coffee exports. As one of the largest food and beverage conglomerates in Central and West Africa,...

The Turbulent Story of Greeks in South Africa

A group of Greeks in South Africa posing together sometime in the first half of the 20th century. Credit: Antonis Chaldeos Despite being persecuted and discriminated against for decades, Greeks in South Africa managed to rise socially and prosper,...

Katherine Cole: ‘If their wine-growing is an act of resistance, I want to join the revolution’

This past summer, as the US edged toward authoritarian populism, I travelled to a French semi-autonomous wine region with the thought that a five-decades-past story of resistance might offer solace. Corsica’s jagged mountain peaks erupt from the...

100 Nigerians on the Highs and Lows of Modern Love

In Nigeria, everyone has a story about love. The crush that made school days sweeter, the heartbreak that left you rethinking everything, or the random spark that changed your life when you least expected it. Love here isn’t one-size-fits-all;...

India News | Telangana: Narcotic Enforcement Wing Deports Nigerian for Involvement in Drug Trade in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 9 (ANI): In a significant operation, the Narcotic Enforcement Wing (NEW) apprehended and subsequently deported a Nigerian national, identified as Onjorah Solomon Chibueze. Acting on credible intelligence, the...

Sunnyside Shines hosts Taste of Sunnyside kickoff event with popular restaurant crawl set to return Sunday

Dirk McCall de Palomá speaks during Sunnyside Shines’ Taste of Sunnyside Kickoff event at QBK Sports in Sunnyside on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. Photo by Paul Frangipane Search our comprehensive guide to things to do in Queens for more local events —...

“Nuli (“a health-forward fast-casual restaurant spotlighting African superfoods”) Announces Grand Opening with Give Aways” Today at The Square

1850 K Street, NW photo by Scott Suchman Check out their: US Menu here (PDF) From an email: “Nuli, a first-of-its-kind, health-forward fast-casual restaurant spotlighting African superfoods and locally sourced produce, announces its official...

World Bank backs higher excise taxes in Kenya to clear pending bills

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 9 – The World Bank (WB) has recommended that Kenya raise excise taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and sugar-sweetened beverages to help clear mounting pending bills that continue to strain the government’s finances. In its latest...

UAC of Nigeria completes acquisition of Chivita|Hollandia following regulatory approval 

NIGERIA – UAC of Nigeria PLC has finalized the acquisition of Chivita|Hollandia (CHI Limited) after receiving approval from the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). Chivita|Hollandia is one of Nigeria’s leading food and...