News And Business Corner - NABC

06/03/2026

African Markets YTD Performance - 27.02.2026 : 🇬🇭Ghana +46.74% | 🇲🇼 Malawi -3.91%
African equity markets moved in a more contrasted manner this week, with momentum remaining solid in West and East Africa, while North Africa entered a phase of consolidation. Ghana once again stood out, advancing 9.01% over the week and bringing its year-to-date performance to 46.74% in local currency, confirming its position as the continent’s best-performing market. The BRVM gained 3.81%, now up 20.81% since January, with equally robust performance in US dollar terms. In East Africa, Kenya rose 2.95% and Tanzania 2.63%, the latter maintaining an impressive 44.35% YTD gain in local currency. South Africa also posted a strong weekly increase of 4.42%. By contrast, Nigeria declined 1.11% despite a still solid YTD performance (+23.91% in local currency and +32.24% in USD), while Morocco (-3.00%) and Egypt (-2.87%) weighed on the North African trend.

06/03/2026

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05/03/2026

Joachim Garments - We are proud to announce the upcoming launch of our new and more convenient store at Pioneer Mall, Maseru.

Designed for accessibility.
Designed for experience.
Designed for growth.

Opening 28 March 2026.

05/03/2026

This week on women in to***co sector, we feature Monde one of our To***co Inspectors.

Monde, a graduate of Mulungushi University, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Agri-Business Management.

Her professional journey began in agricultural insurance, where she gained hands-on experience in crop assessment and claims management, deepening her understanding of risk mitigation in both summer and winter crops.

Her passion for agriculture is strongly rooted in supporting small-scale farmers, inspired by her undergraduate research on The Adoption of Weather Index Insurance by Small-Scale Farmers. This interest continues to shape her commitment to safeguarding farmers against unforeseen agricultural losses.

In March 2025, Monde joined the To***co Board of Zambia as a To***co Inspector, where she has since gained 11 months of experience in the to***co industry.

She has undergone to***co grading and classification training and continues to build expertise in regulatory compliance, quality control, and industry standards.

Driven by a strong belief in compliance as the foundation of a sustainable to***co sector, Monde is committed to ensuring good agronomic practices, adherence to the To***co Act, and engagement with all stakeholders from small-scale and large-scale growers to merchants.

She remains eager to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully to the development of Zambia’s to***co industry while promoting quality and Brand Zambia on both local and international platforms.

05/03/2026

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05/03/2026

The business formally entered administration this month

05/03/2026

Agriculture is not just farming; it is one of the biggest investment opportunities in Africa today.

But the big question is:
Where are the real opportunities?

Join the TRECCO Webinar Series and learn how to identify profitable agribusiness trends and investment opportunities.

🎯 Topic: Investing in Agribusiness (Understanding Trends & Events)
📅 Date: March 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM

Facilitated by Emmanuel Abuhson, CEO of Tremma Agro Services, who will be sharing practical insights on how to navigate the agribusiness ecosystem.

If you are:
🌱 A farmer
💼 An investor
👩🏽‍🌾 A cooperative leader
🚜 An agripreneur

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05/03/2026

TIPS ON HOW TO RUN A SPAZA-SHOP 🏪

1. Always open early and close a bit late.

2. Always have change and good customer care.

3. Always have fresh products especially food.

4. Do a market research when it comes to pricing.

5. At least get a new product once in a month.

7. Your spaza-shop must always be clean and attractive.

8. Treat each and every customer with respect, they will advertise on your behalf to their friends and familys.

9. Do a promotion once in a while.

10. Have a steady suppliers.

05/03/2026

Imagine our grandmothers having to hustle just to put food on the table... What's stopping today's youth from doing the same? The answer lies within. Prioritize your instincts, and don't let others dictate your path. If you don't start now, 10 years later, you might be working for your peers.

An entrepreneur's mindset knows time is precious – 60 seconds in a minute, 24 hours in a day, 336 hours in a month... 20,160 hours in 5 years. What's your impact in these hours? Where will you be when others are celebrating their success?

Plan today, start today. Meet success tomorrow.

🖋Motheo Mokhothu

05/03/2026

UNDP Lesotho joined the launch of the Horticultural Incubation and Training Centre and the PackHouse at Likhothola Fruit Farm in Mahobong, officiated by His Majesty King Letsie III in his capacity as African Union Nutrition Champion and FAO Special Goodwill Ambassador for Nutrition.

In partnership with the World Bank, UNDP co-funded the establishment of the Lesotho Horticultural Incubation and Training Centre to strengthen the capacity of fruit and vegetable farmers through structured training and skills development. The support includes fruit sorting and packing equipment, agricultural inputs, and IT tools to enhance efficiency and market readiness.

Producing around 600 tons of apples per harvest, Likhothola Fruit Farm is a powerful example of how strategic partnerships are advancing agricultural transformation, rural livelihoods, and resilience in Lesotho.

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development Lesotho Government

05/03/2026

05/03/2026

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