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Tidjane Thiam, president of the PDCI (Democratic Party of Cote d'Ivoire), speaks during a meeting as the country prepares for the presidential election in Yopougon, Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Source: Reuters/Luc Gnago/File.

Immigration & Citizenship Law

Ivory Coast court strikes Thiam's name off electoral roll over French nationality

Reuters 23 Apr 2025

Bowl goals: Health and flavour indulgence are reshaping South Africa’s breakfast cereals market

FMCG

Bowl goals: Health and flavour indulgence are reshaping South Africa’s breakfast cereals market

Issued by Insight Survey 16 Apr 2025

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Agro-processing

Ivory Coast signals cocoa price hike in response to US tariffs

Ange Aboa 11 Apr 2025

Ivory Coast cocoa output to remain low amid challenging conditions

Agro-processing

Ivory Coast cocoa output to remain low amid challenging conditions

Gus Trompiz 25 Feb 2025

The KitKat Break Space: A genuine break is a luxury and a sensory-rich experience

Promotions & Activations

The KitKat Break Space: A genuine break is a luxury and a sensory-rich experience

21 Feb 2025

Marketing

Valentine’s Day: the economic value of romantic tradition

Sameer Hosany 14 Feb 2025

ILE PHOTO: Cocoa pods are pictured at a farm in Sinfra, Ivory Coast April 29, 2023. REUTERS/Luc Gnago/File Photo

Agriculture

Drought, heat pose a double threat to Ivory Coast cocoa farmers

Loucoumane Coulibaly 17 Dec 2024

Cocoa firms invest millions in Ghana to prevent further losses

Agro-processing

Cocoa firms invest millions in Ghana to prevent further losses

Joe Bavier, Maytaal Angel and Maxwell Akalaare Adombila 27 Nov 2024

Image: Supplied

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

Social impact innovations awarded at 2024 Orange Social Venture Prize

14 Nov 2024

Ghana expects recovery in cocoa production for 2024/25 season

Agro-processing

Ghana expects recovery in cocoa production for 2024/25 season

Maxwell Akalaare Adombila 7 Nov 2024

Role of innovative financing for farmers: Lessons from Ghana's cocoa irrigation

Agriculture

Role of innovative financing for farmers: Lessons from Ghana's cocoa irrigation

6 Nov 2024

Trick or treat? Halloween spending set to decline this year

Retail

Trick or treat? Halloween spending set to decline this year

24 Oct 2024

NESTLÉ MILO: Fuelling the future

Advertising

NESTLÉ MILO: Fuelling the future

Issued by Milo 23 Oct 2024

Limited-edition Oreo Coca-Cola biscuit launches

FMCG

Limited-edition Oreo Coca-Cola biscuit launches

21 Oct 2024

Spook up your Halloween with decadent Lindt treats!

FMCG

Spook up your Halloween with decadent Lindt treats!

Issued by Ninety9cents 17 Oct 2024

Source: Reuters

Agriculture

Cameroon farmers turn to vigilantes and amulets to stop cocoa theft

Amindeh Blaise Atabong 2 Oct 2024

Unlocking Africa’s agricultural power to ensure food security for all

Agriculture

Unlocking Africa’s agricultural power to ensure food security for all

3 Sep 2024

Ghana to raise cocoa farmgate price by nearly 45%

Agro-processing

Ghana to raise cocoa farmgate price by nearly 45%

3 Sep 2024

Fairtrade Africa's Change Day 2024: Charting the path to ethical growth

Exhibitions & Events

Fairtrade Africa's Change Day 2024: Charting the path to ethical growth

29 Aug 2024

Cold and iced coffee trending in the South African market

Research

Cold and iced coffee trending in the South African market

Issued by Insight Survey 28 Aug 2024

Weet-Bix boasts an all-new range of flavours with More Than A Brick campaign

FMCG

Weet-Bix boasts an all-new range of flavours with More Than A Brick campaign

7 Aug 2024

Lindt Excellence pouch bags: Perfect for pairing and sharing.

FMCG

Lindt Excellence pouch bags: Perfect for pairing and sharing

Issued by Ninety9cents 31 Jul 2024

Cocoa traders suffer $1bn blow amid Ghana supply issues

Agro-processing

Cocoa traders suffer $1bn blow amid Ghana supply issues

Maytaal Angel and Maxwell Akalaare Adombila 15 Jul 2024

Foschini launches makeup range, Luella Beauty

Health & Beauty

Foschini launches makeup range, Luella Beauty

12 Jul 2024

Cocoa farmers optimistic as soil moisture aids growth in Ivory Coast

Agro-processing

Cocoa farmers optimistic as soil moisture aids growth in Ivory Coast

Loucoumane Coulibaly 9 Jul 2024

Lindt South Africa unveils a crispy, creamy, dreamy delight – The new Choco Wafer

FMCG

Lindt South Africa unveils a crispy, creamy, dreamy delight – The new Choco Wafer

Issued by Ninety9cents 2 Jul 2024

Inaugural Supply Chain Business Forum and Exhibition

Supply Chain

Inaugural Supply Chain Business Forum and Exhibition

27 Jun 2024

No respite for coffee lovers as higher global prices stoke local inflation

Agro-processing

No respite for coffee lovers as higher global prices stoke local inflation

Paul Makube 20 Jun 2024

Image source: Marcin Jucha –

Agriculture

Farming with a mixture of crops, animals and trees is better for the environment and for people – evidence from Ghana and Malawi

Laura Vang Rasmussen, Hanson Nyantakyi-Frimpong, Ingo Grass, Marney Isaac and Rachel Bezner Kerr 19 Jun 2024

Ivory Coast moves to cut out middlemen in cocoa sector reform

Agro-processing

Ivory Coast moves to cut out middlemen in cocoa sector reform

Ange Aboa 18 Jun 2024

Ghana delays cocoa shipments, impacting global chocolate industry

Agriculture

Ghana delays cocoa shipments, impacting global chocolate industry

Maytaal Angel and Maxwell Akalaare Adombila 12 Jun 2024

The perfect gift for the perfect dad - Celebrate Father's Day with Lindt Excellence

FMCG

The perfect gift for the perfect dad - Celebrate Father's Day with Lindt Excellence

Issued by Ninety9cents 11 Jun 2024

Economy

Local food inflation drops, but globally, hyperinflation persists in pockets

31 May 2024

Marketing

Heat up your brand this winter: Successful BTL marketing campaigns to inspire your next move

Issued by Tradeway 30 May 2024

Ivory Coast cracks down on fraudulent cocoa certifications

Agro-processing

Ivory Coast cracks down on fraudulent cocoa certifications

Ange Aboa 28 May 2024

Image supplied. Last year's African Banker Award. the African Banker magazine’s African Banker Awards nominees have been announced for this year

Banking

3 women nominees for African Banker Awards Banker of the Year

7 May 2024

Farmers work at a cocoa farm in Daloa, Ivory Coast, 3 October 2023. Reuters/Ange Aboa/File Photo

ESG & Sustainability

EU will not delay deforestation law, environment chief says on Ivory Coast visit

Ange Aboa 8 Apr 2024

Chocolate prices continue to rise

Agro-processing

Chocolate prices continue to rise

Paul Makube 8 Apr 2024

Source: Tetiana Bykovets via

Agro-processing

Ivory Coast to raise cocoa farmgate price by 50%

Ange Aboa 2 Apr 2024

Advancing sustainability across sectors in South Africa and the continent

Marketing

Advancing sustainability across sectors in South Africa and the continent

Issued by Topco Media 27 Mar 2024

African cocoa plants run out of beans as global chocolate crisis deepens

Agro-processing

African cocoa plants run out of beans as global chocolate crisis deepens

Maytaal Angel 14 Mar 2024

Ivory Coast regulator warns cocoa exporters not to overpay

Agriculture

Ivory Coast regulator warns cocoa exporters not to overpay

Ange Aboa 13 Mar 2024

South Africa celebrates first AfCFTA export to Ghana amidst global trade disruptions

Logistics & Transport

South Africa celebrates first AfCFTA export to Ghana amidst global trade disruptions

28 Feb 2024

ESG & Sustainability

IMF reaches $1.3bn agreement with Ivory Coast for resilience, sustainability facility

Portia Crowe 19 Feb 2024

Ghana's Cocobod to use $200m World Bank loan for cocoa farm rehabilitation

Agro-processing

Ghana's Cocobod to use $200m World Bank loan for cocoa farm rehabilitation

Maxwell Akalaare Adombila 19 Feb 2024

Gigabytes vs GIGO-bytes: The recipe for data quality in 2024 and beyond

Data & Analytics

Gigabytes vs GIGO-bytes: The recipe for data quality in 2024 and beyond

Jess Cleland, Issued by Catchwords 14 Feb 2024

Luxury gifts show resilience amid global disruption, says Euromonitor Intl

Retail

Luxury gifts show resilience amid global disruption, says Euromonitor Intl

13 Feb 2024

Lindt’s velvety vegan chocolate – a perfect choice this Veganuary

FMCG

Lindt’s velvety vegan chocolate – a perfect choice this Veganuary

Issued by Ninety9cents 4 Jan 2024