Ethiopia plans to expand date palm cultivation to 25,000 hectares, targeting export markets as global demand for dates continues to grow.

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Harmony Gold launches a $500 million convertible bond offering to lower funding costs, diversify capital sources and optimise its balance sheet.

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Uganda fuel storage terminal gets a $250 million investment as the country expands petroleum reserves ahead of a planned refinery.

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Egyptian fintech Paymob raises $35 million in pre-Series C funding to expand payments infrastructure across Middle East and North Africa.

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Ivorian businessman Koné Daouda Soukpafolo takes control of Uniwax as COIC acquires 72.29% from Vlisco Group entities.

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Harmony Gold launches $500 million convertible bond offering to optimise funding