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.
What are the implications of Bingu wa Mutharika’s death on Malawi’s economy? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 10 April 2012 The real question in the minds of many (including Malawians) is whether the death of Malawi’s President Bingu wa Mutharika will in any way change the fortunes of a “collapsing” Malawan economy?
The Larry Page and Sergey Brin of Malawi? Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 February 2012 Two 23-year-old Malawian students have recently launched a local search engine called cfinder. How we made it in Africa interviews Kondwani Chimatiro and Daniel Chiwinga.
Has the spirit of the Arab Spring arrived in Malawi? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 22 July 2011 Many analysts, ourselves included, were of the opinion that the political unrest seen in North Africa earlier this year was unlikely to spread through the rest of the continent.
Investors need to carefully manage issues around land ownership Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 May 2011 Investors in Africa’s agriculture sector need to be aware of the complexities surrounding land ownership.
Malawian insurer to benefit from Sanlam’s expertise Published by Claude Harding on 11 January 2011 South African financial services group Sanlam is to buy a 49% stake in Malawi’s NICO Life Insurance Company Limited.
Interview: Servicing Malawi’s property industry Published by Nermin Musovic on 10 December 2010 “Malawi has a need for coordinated developments that take care of what the population needs.” How we made it in Africa interviews Anton Bieber, CEO of Broll Malawi
Vainglorious waterway quest leaves presidents stranded Published by Dianna Games on 7 December 2010 Three African presidents stood on a river bank recently, waiting for their boat to come in. It never arrived. This is no metaphor.
Globe’s Malawi mining project set to benefit from Chinese investment Published by Claude Harding on 22 November 2010 Globe Metals & Mining, an African-focused resource company, has entered into an agreement to form a strategic partnership with China’s ECE.
Sanlam to start operations in Malawi and Mozambique Published by Staff Writer on 6 October 2010 South African financial services group, Sanlam, is planning to launch operations in Malawi and Mozambique within the next 18 months.
Overview: Investing on the Malawi Stock Exchange Published by Addmore T. Chakurira on 16 September 2010 Addmore T. Chakurira, an analyst at Stockbrokers Malawi, gives an overview of the Malawi Stock Exchange
