The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa said it has recorded isolated cases of diesel shortages at some service stations as the sector prepares for peak export activity beginning in April.
The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa said it has recorded isolated cases of diesel shortages at some service stations as the sector prepares for peak export activity beginning in April.
The deal, announced at the Egypt Energy Show (EGYPES 2026) in Cairo, will support the development of Cyprus’s offshore gas fields and open the door for exports to Egypt for processing and onward shipment to international markets, particularly Europe.
In a gazette notice dated March 24, Mining Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho invited qualified investors to submit expressions of interest to commercialise deposits of niobium and rare earth elements, minerals essential for advanced electronics, clean energy technologies, and defence systems.
Ethiopia’s population size and labor force as key advantages, positioning it as a long-term industrial powerhouse despite ongoing macroeconomic and political challenges.
Beyond oil, the broader inflationary spillover is becoming increasingly visible.
Automation is equally transformative, particularly in warehousing and port operations.
Duty-free policy could also catalyze investment across the agricultural value chain, from cold storage and logistics to processing and packaging.
The conflict has driven a sharp rise in global fuel prices and disrupted key shipping routes, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, exposing Africa’s heavy reliance on imported energy and its vulnerability to external shocks.
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the expansion of TVET institutions reflects a deliberate shift toward vocational training as a key driver of employment and economic growth.
The scale of the ARISE IIP Kenya investment reflects a broader trend of capital flowing into industrial development across Africa.