Nigeria’s Health Sector Records Progress Under Economic Reforms – Uzoka-Anite

News Investigators/ The Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, says Nigeria’s health sector is witnessing remarkable progress as the Federal Government’s macroeconomic reforms continue to yield tangible results. Mrs Uzoka-Anite made...

Nigerian Bottling Company Expands Portfolio with launch of Iconic Plazma Biscuit in Nigeria 

Nigerian Bottling Company has launched Plazma Biscuit in Nigeria, marking its entry into the snack food sector and reinforcing its confidence in the country’s economic potential The launch was a collaborative effort with Bambi, Coca-Cola HBC...

A deportation crackdown sows fear across the restaurant industry

An estimated 350,000 have been deported or detained in the first seven months of the Trump Administration. | Photo courtesy of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Earlier this year, a former worker came to Toni Torres, co-owner of the bakery...

Sidel sees Nigeria’s opening boosting €2bn revenue target

Sidel Group, one of the world’s biggest packaging solutions providers, has opened a Nigerian office in Lagos in what’s expected to improve the revenue of the more than 175-year-old manufacturer and its customer base across West Africa in the next...

Nestlé’s 16,000 job cuts and $1bn savings plan may ripple across African markets

Nestlé’s announcement of plans to cut 16,000 jobs globally as part of a sweeping $1 billion cost-saving initiative is likely to send ripples through African markets, where the food and beverage giant maintains a significant footprint. The layoffs,...

Step into luxury: The Ritz-Carlton just opened its first-ever safari camp in Kenya

The Ritz-Carlton has officially entered the safari space with the opening of The Ritz-Carlton Masai Mara Safari Camp, which recently welcomed its first guests in Kenya’s world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Located near the Kenya-Tanzania...

Furahi: A Taste of Home brings Congolese cuisine to Ohio City Farm

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Furahi: A Taste of Home has a new home at the Cuyahoga Kitchen inside Ohio City Farm. The new location expands the audience for Esther Ngemba, who has been selling her native Congolese cuisine from home for the past five years....

Luxury Meets Prehistory in South Africa’s Karoo

Lifestyle ... a small, lasting point of connection. Oct 17, 2025 — 3 min read Photo by Neal Markham Graaff-Reinet is a quiet town in the middle of South Africa’s Great Karoo. It’s surrounded by open land, dry air, and a stillness that makes time...

Matthew Parris: My incredible walking safari was a taste of real Africa

Without a sound, not even a whisper, Alex, our guide, gestures to us to crouch beneath the foliage of a small tree. I obey. At 76 I can still drop on to my haunches: it’s getting up again where I struggle. But now there’s a good reason to crouch....

Borrowed smiles: Why Tanzanians struggle to be happy

Trust is fragile. Every unanswered question, every empty promise chips away at it. No wonder we are the 11th least happy nation in the world. And honestly? I’m not shocked. Like seriously, how can anyone smile knowing there’s a 90 per cent chance...

Sidel grows sustainable footprint in Lagos, Nigeria

Sidel has opened a new office in Lagos to strengthen its operations and sustainable packaging initiatives across West Africa. Located in Phoenix, Ikeja, the new hub is expected to enhance project management, engineering, and customer services for...

Why This West African Seasoning Brand Turned to Amazon to Survive

This summer, POKS Spices announced a somber business update on Instagram: After nine years of building a dedicated following on its own website, the West African seasoning company had decided to shift all product sales to Amazon. The choice is one...

Born from Gen Z: TZEE redefines Tanzanian beverage innovation

In this era of creativity and national identity, Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL) has unveiled a new beverage called TZEE, launched under the slogan “TZEE NI SISI, SISI NI TZEE”. This new drink is not just for refreshment; it is a symbol of a new...

Sidel opens new Lagos office to accelerate sustainable packaging and regional growth in West Africa

Sidel has opened a new office in Phoenix, Ikeja, expanding its African footprint and reinforcing its commitment to customer proximity, innovation, and sustainable growth in West Africa.The new site — Sidel’s third office in Africa after South...

W’Bank Designates Nigeria as Priority Country to Showcase Universal Health Coverage

*CBN, Angola’s apex bank sign technical cooperation agreement Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja The federal government has thanked the World Bank for designating Nigeria as a priority country to help showcase a Universal Health Coverage (UHC) COMPACT, as...

Ants on food prep table: Lancaster County restaurant inspections, Oct. 17, 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? Aura Espresso Room, 44...

South Africa: Consumers demand healthier food options despite rising costs

South African consumers call for greater support from food companies and consumer organisations to lead healthier lives. According to PwC’s 2025 Voice of the Consumer report, a shift in consumer values is redefining the future of food. The survey...

South Africa’s retail sector posts 2.3% growth in August 2025

South Africa’s retail trade sector continued to show resilience in August 2025, with retail trade sales rising 2.3% year-on-year in real terms (constant 2019 prices), according to the latest data from Statistics South Africa. The growth, while...

Chef Fatmata Binta designated FAO Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Africa

Rome – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today announced the designation of chef Fatmata Binta, an award-winning culinary innovator and advocate for African agrifood systems, as FAO regional Goodwill Ambassador for...

NBC expands portfolio, launches Plazma Biscuit in Nigeria

Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC), a consumer packaged goods company and member of the Coca-Cola Hellenic Beverage Company (CCHBC), has officially launched Plazma Biscuit, one of Europe’s most iconic biscuit brands, into the Nigerian market. The...