New milk supply arrangements for Nestlé Zimbabwe

The Dairy Board of Zimbabwe yesterday, 1 October 2009, informed the Gushungo Dairy Estate and the seven other farms with whom Nestlé Zimbabwe began working on a temporary basis in February 2009, that it is now in a position to resume purchasing their milk. Nestlé Zimbabwe therefore will no longer be receiving milk from these eight farms from Sunday, 4 October 2009. 2 Oct 2009 09:32

Zim retailers sideline wholesalers as competition intensifies

[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe's retail players are circumventing wholesalers in the country's supply chain as retail competition in the country intensifies. Retailers are seeking direct relationships with manufacturers in order to cut prices and keep customers in a highly competitive market. 17 Sep 2009 13:53

Hisense builds sales in Africa

[Hopewell Radebe] China's expansion programme into the African market is helping its companies grow their presence on the continent. 26 Aug 2009 13:00

EABL takeover deal frozen by UK court

[Titus Kaloki] A bid by East African Breweries Limited (EABL) to end its partnership with competitor, South African Breweries Miller (SABMiller), and join another brewer was put on hold by a UK court. In a ruling passed last week, Diageo - majority shareholder in EABL with a 50% stake - and SABMiller were ordered to begin an arbitration process. 24 Aug 2009 09:47

Uganda's coffee factory first

Uganda has launched a coffee roasting and packaging company, described as the first of its kind in Africa. President Yoweri Museveni launched the Good African Coffee factory on Friday, 17 July 2009. 20 Jul 2009 16:05

Kenyan crisis ripple effects felt across the region

Unrest in Kenya threatens humanitarian and commercial operations throughout the Great Lakes region, potentially affecting more than 100 million lives, according to analysts. 7 Feb 2008 06:37