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February 9, 2024, 03:50 Japan timeUpdated 43 minutes agoimage source, Getty ImagesGlobal cocoa prices have hit record highs as dry weather damages crops in West Africa.Cocoa prices on the New York Commodity Market hit a new all-time high of $5,874 (4,655 pounds) per tonne on Thursday.The cost of the main ingredients for making chocolate has roughly doubled since the beginning of last year.The rise in cocoa prices has already been passed on to consumers, putting pressure on major chocolate makers.Hershey, one of the world's largest chocolate makers, warned on Thursday that “historic cocoa prices are expected to limit profit growth…

As one of the world's leading tourist destinations, Turkiye continues to grow steadily, welcoming 56.7 million international tourists in 2023, an increase of 10% compared to the previous year. Turkey's tourism revenue rose 17% year-on-year to $54.3 billion, with the average guest spending $99 per night, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said. International visitor numbers and tourism receipts have been announced as record-breaking numbers for the country. Record tourism demand Europe's most popular destination for sea, sand and sun holidays, as well as cultural, artistic, gastronomic, cycling and religious tourism, Turkiye celebrated a record year in 2023. The country…

A chilling warning has been issued in the heart of Kenya's Murang'a County. Congresswoman Betty Maina and Senator Joe Nyutu have issued a strict ultimatum to illegal beer manufacturers and sellers to cease operations immediately or face the consequences. The call to action comes in the wake of a devastating tragedy in neighboring Kirinyaga County, where at least 10 people lost their lives and a further five went blind after consuming adulterated alcohol.Community unites against illegal beerThe warning was issued during a community event in Khandala constituency where avocado seedlings were being distributed. Mr. Maina praised local governments for providing…

Illegal beer producers and sellers in Murang'a must close up shop and go about their legal business as the fight against the trade cannot be stopped.This is the stark warning from Murang'a MP Betty Maina and Senator Joe Nyutu as officials and the public are shocked by the rising number of deaths from moonshine in neighboring Kirinyaga County.At least 10 people were confirmed dead, and five people lost their eyesight after drinking suspected adulterated alcohol.Speech in Ichilu, Khandala constituency Wednesday During the distribution of avocado seedlings, Maina said alcoholism is detrimental to the growth and development of any society, adding…

For female fruit farmers in Wote, Makueni County, overcoming exploitation by middlemen has been a physical challenge for them for years. This continued until 75-year-old Benjamin Kituk raised a red flag in 2012. He said that while women toil in vain to produce the best mangoes, oranges, pawpaws and other juicy fruits, they are tricked and sold at throwaway prices, mainly due to poverty. I've seen it. terrifying power Out of compassion and a determination to free women from this cycle of exploitation of individual farmers, Mzee Kituku thought of ways for communities to form self-help groups. He also believed…

Over 700 widows gathered at the Christian Foundation Fellowship church hall in Kangal, Embu County to mark the launch of the Widows and Orphans Program under the auspices of the Office of Vice President Spouses (OSDP) in the region. The meeting at the Christian Foundation Fellowship church hall was attended by both young people and elderly widows. On January 16, 2024, Pastor Dorcas Ligasi, spouse of Vice President Ligasi Gachagua, interacted with Embu widows during a three-day visit to the county. Accompanying her was Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire who was instrumental in initiating the empowerment initiative for her widow. During…

Kenya has signed a commercial contract for the construction of the next section of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Malaba, the Ministry of Finance has revealed ahead of next week's return to the Eurobond market. The disclosure, included in the Treasury's prospectus to foreign investors, sets the stage for the extension of the line to the Ugandan border in the third phase of the project, commonly referred to as Phase 2B. “Commercial agreements related to Phase 2B have been signed and funding is pending,” the Treasury prospectus states. Phase 2A of the project will run from Nairobi…

There was a massive explosion inside the warehouse of an abandoned aluminum factory 'Specific Alloys Private Limited' near Seru village on Alandi and Markal roads in Khed taluka around 5pm on Thursday.2 people present at the spot One person was killed and six injured. The intensity of the explosion sent a huge fireball into the air, killing two people and injuring six bystanders on the road. (HT photo) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} One of the deceased was identified as Basabraj Tamara Bansode (50). Experience the thrill of cricket like never before, only on HT. Explore now! According to Pimpri-Chinchwad fire…

February 9, 2024 jakarta – While much in the education industry is still grappling with how to keep generative artificial intelligence (AI) out of schools, students in Pekanbaru, Riau are actively using AI as part of a pioneering local government program. We are making full use of it. “AI is the key to preparing Riau and Indonesia for the future, thereby realizing the vision of a 'Golden Indonesia' moving towards the anticipated developed country,” Governor Shamsua said at the launch of the program last October. This is reported in a press release. University of Insan Sita Indonesia (UICI). A Jakarta-based…

© EFE 2024. Republishing or redistribution of the content of this EFE Service, in whole or in part, is expressly prohibited. San Lorenzo, Paraguay, February 8 (EFE) – Sadness, helplessness and some hope were felt Thursday for workers affected by an ammonia tank explosion inside a sausage factory in the Paraguayan city of San Lorenzo. united families. Asuncion. Wednesday's explosion at the Oxy factory killed one worker and injured 41 others. The next day, most of the victims remained at the Ingabi Surgical Hospital in the town of Fernando de la Mora. According to the report released Thursday, 17 of…