Spar Cameroon has revealed plans to open a new store in Bertoua, the capital of the Eastern Region of Cameroon. Local partner L’Atrium signed an agreement with the Bertoua city council on April 1, 2021, with the aim to open the store …

On Tuesday 23rd March, the 400-meter, 224,000-tonne Ever Given container ship ran aground at the south end of the Suez Canal, blocking it completely. As it’s firmly grounded on both banks, efforts to refloat it are underway but it will take time. Some …

Facebook has announced the launch of Instagram Lite in sub-Saharan Africa. This lightweight version of the Instagram app, which is being rolled out in 170 countries, uses less data and is better suited for lower quality mobile networks. Instagram Lite …

Unilever engineers have created a prototype nano factory capable of fitting in a 40ft container. The prototype can take raw materials, process them, package and label them. It is currently being trialed in the Netherlands, producing liquid bouillon. Unilever says …

The boycott of French goods by consumers in Muslim countries has reached Egypt, a key market for French supermarket chain Carrefour, as well as several major French FMCG brands including Danone and L’Oréal. We think there is a risk the …

Carrefour is set to open its 4th store in Cameroon on the 17th November and its second store in Uganda in December. The 3000m² Cameroon store, in Douala’s Grand Mall, will be its 3rd and largest outlet in the city. …

The European Union has funded a set of small scale dairy processing plants in Northern Cameroon, increasing the country’s milk processing capacity by 2000 litres. The Agricultural Productivity Enhancement Program (SAPEP) has reportedly cost XAF13.1bn ($23.7m). The dairy investment program is …

Jumia is opening up its logistics network to third party businesses in 11 countries. The move means the internet retailer will offer its platform and network, enabling companies to use its final mile delivery capabilities. Prior to the announcement, Jumia …

Egyptian cheese producer Domty and FrieslandCampina have signed an MoU to explore joint business opportunities in Africa. The companies plan to collaborate to export cheese to other African countries. Domty was founded in 1988 in Egypt. It is a leader in the Egyptian …

Pasta manufacturer Africa Food Manufacture (AFM) has a signed a XAF13bn($23.4m) investment agreement with Cameroon’s investment promotion agency, API, to build a durum flour production plant. The Agropastoral and Industrial Company of Ngaoussai has also signed a XAF9bn ($16.2m) investment agreement …

Togolese dairy and fruit juice manufacturer Top Food is building a new $9.43m factory in Cameroon. The new factory will produce condensed milk and fruit juice, and comes as the Cameroonian government offers incentives for manufacturers investing in the country. …

DHL Express has taken a minority stake in Link Commerce, the UK-based e-commerce platform that sits beneath MallforAfrica.com and DHL’s Africa eShop service. DHL is betting on a fundamental change in purchasing behaviours in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which …