Deal #1498

Illovo previously was the partner but withdrew in 2012, citing reasons of political instability and economic stagnation. The Minister of Trade and Industry welcomed in 2013 the delegation of Uttam Sucrotech International Group of India for the signing of the agreement marks the accession protocol Indian giant candy in Markala sugar project as a strategy partner. The status of the project and investor is unclear. The Société Sucrière de Markala (Sosumar) project faced significant challenges and ultimately did not reach its intended operational goals. The blog indicates that political turmoil and ecological crises hindered the initiative, leading to its collapse.