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Growth Investment Partners Zambia makes inaugural landmark investment in Boxpack Zambia Limited.
Lusaka, 11 November 2025 – Growth Investment Partners (GIP) Zambia has made its first major investment, injecting USD 5 million into Boxpack Zambia Limited to...
Nutrifoods Ghana Limited Commissions Upgraded Canmaking Line
Nutrifoods Ghana Limited has commissioned a newly upgraded canmaking line at its culinary plant in the Tema Industrial Area, representing an investment of more than...
Most packaged foods in Kenya require health warnings under new regulation: report
Almost all packaged food and drinks sold in Kenya by both local and international companies would require health warning labels under new government rules, according...
Malawi’s producer prices surge 37.6% in Q1
Economists warn that the sharp increase raises concerns over renewed inflationary pressures and the ability of local producers—especially small and medium enterprises—to withstand the growing...
Kabambe calls on Chakwera to prepare for a peaceful departure
In a Facebook post, Kabambe emphasized that ruling parties can lose elections and have lost before, and Chakwera needs to be prepared to accept the...
Mozambique’s farmers bear the cost of Europe’s push for paper packaging
he growth of e-commerce has driven a parallel surge in demand for single-use paper packaging. Fast-growing, high-yield eucalyptus has become the preferred source for paper...
Mozambique to Introduce Environmental Levy on Packaging
The levy is variable and will be applied to glass, metal, paper, cardboard and plastic packaging, among others. “TAE is levied on all primary packaging...
UN INC-3: Commencement of Global Plastics Treaty Talks in Kenya Met with Street Demonstrations
13 November 2023 marks the commencement of the third round of negotiations (INC-3) for the UN’s Global Plastics Treaty in Nairobi, Kenya. Prior to the...
DP World Launches Cutting-Edge Cold Storage Hub in Lusaka, Zambia
Deep Catch Group Unveils Groundbreaking Cold Storage Facility, Lusaka Commercial Cold Store, in Zambia DP World’s Market Access Consumer business, Deep Catch Group, proudly announces...
Tanzania grapples with alarming plastic packaging surge despite bag ban
Tanzania generates over 1 million tonnes of plastic waste each year, yet less than 4% is recycled. Experts are urging the government to introduce stricter...