Malawi-based entrepreneur has big plans for property listing site Pakwathu Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 December 2013 At the age of 21, Gonjetso Chinyama is the founder of Pakwathu, a website that allows users to search for properties in Malawi.
Phatisa’s African Agriculture Fund acquires stake in Malawian equipment company Published by Promotional Feature on 25 November 2013 The African Agriculture Fund has acquired a majority stake in the Malawi-based agricultural engineering and equipment distribution company, Farming and Engineering Services Limited (FES).
Increased emerging market tourism to Africa driving new travel demands Published by Kate Douglas on 11 November 2013 Visitors to Africa are increasingly looking for family-orientated safari options.
Lonely Planet ranks Malawi as a top 10 country to visit in 2014 Published by Kate Douglas on 5 November 2013 Lonely Planet says Malawi’s Majete Wildlife Reserve offers an uncrowded game viewing experience.
Getting the private sector involved in infrastructure development in SADC Published by Kate Douglas on 4 November 2013 The SADC recognises the importance of public-private partnerships in funding development projects.
Top 10 list of most gender equal countries in Africa Published by Yasmina Bekhouche on 30 October 2013 A World Economic Forum report ranks African countries on their ability to close the gender gap.
Africa can invent: Leapfrogging in unsuspected areas Published by Carlos Lopes on 25 September 2013 African countries need to increase spending on research in order to grow innovation.
Good data worth the wait in Zanzibar Published by Raka Banerjee on 17 September 2013 “Carrying out a survey effort isn’t as straightforward as one might think.”
A Kenyan TV producer shares her thoughts on the business of showbiz Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 September 2013 A Kenyan TV producer shares how she started out on her own.
Securing Africa’s land for shared prosperity Published by Frank Byamugisha on 2 August 2013 Better land governance will help to secure a brighter future for all Africans.
Can African smallholder farmers grow for export markets? Published by Michael Hoevel and Bruce McNamer on 4 June 2013 While much of Africa’s trade in the near future is likely to be for regional markets, export markets also offer potential for high-value returns.
The big potential in African smallholders Published by Pat Devenish on 9 May 2013 A strong relationship with smallholder farmers is central to Seed Co’s approach.
Malawi – from agricultural success story to food crisis Published by Masimba Tafirenyika on 4 December 2012 Once again Malawi finds itself in a tight spot. A food crisis set off by erratic rains, rising food prices and economic hardships is slowly unfolding.
Possible oil and gas in Lake Malawi strains Tanzania-Malawi border feud Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 15 August 2012 Malawi and Tanzania are scheduled to hold a high level meeting on the 20th of August on a standoff over oil and gas exploration as well as on the ownership of Lake Malawi.