South Africa moves ahead on domestic trade in Rhino Horn
Businessam Staff
July 24, 2017
South Africa said Monday it is moving ahead with draft regulations for a domestic trade in rhino horn, despite critics’ concerns
Floods may hurt cocoa, favour rice, says Nigeria weather chief
Businessam Staff
July 24, 2017
Floods predicted to sweep across most of Nigeria this year may imperil the West African country’s cocoa crop while boosting its rice
Palm oil demand up as dry U.S. weather seen hurting rival soy crops
Businessam Staff
July 21, 2017
Palm oil demand is seen rising on a widening price differential with its rival oilseed soy, spurred by dry weather in the United
Africa steadily finding its place on the world chocolate map
Businessam Staff
July 20, 2017
Chocolate confectionery sales are expected to rise in Africa, but only slightly higher than the global average, according to
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African fruit producers, exporters form association to defend their interests
Businessam Staff
July 20, 2017
Several African fruit producers and exporters have come together to create the first Pan-African Association, AFRUIBANA, in defense of
World’s oldest metal exchange set to rethink its strategy
Businessam Staff
July 19, 2017
The London Metal Exchange is likely to adopt measures including a cut in fees and a charge for over-the-counter trades to try to quell
Commodities update: July 18, 2017
Businessam Staff
July 19, 2017
Investors are pouring money into silver ETFs
Businessam Staff
July 18, 2017
Silver, known for being a market of extremes, is living up to its reputation this year. Prices rallied 17 percent in the first four
Ghana’s biggest cocoa buyer seeks guarantee to cut finance costs
Businessam Staff
July 18, 2017
PBC Ltd., the biggest buyer of cocoa beans from farmers in Ghana, is seeking to cut borrowing costs by arranging its first government