Ghanaian entrepreneur battling counterfeit agricultural products Published by Laurie Goering on 25 June 2019 Bright Simons helps reduce yield loss by finding counterfeit crop seeds before they’re planted.
Millennial agripreneurs are transforming African farming Published by Douglas Broom on 17 June 2019 Farming, and the economic viability of many African countries, is blossoming with the help of agri-tech.
Profit-making idea: Who is going to be the next African agro-billionaire? Published by Staff Writer on 5 June 2019 Agribusiness is one big untapped African opportunity, says Fred Swaniker.
The role of rural women in making home brew: a Rwandan case study Published by Chika Ezeanya-Esiobu on 20 May 2019 The possibility of indigenous beverages to contribute to economic empowerment.
Kola Masha: Agriculture could be Nigeria’s job creation engine Published by Kola Masha on 13 May 2019 Young smallholders face the problem of not having the economies of scale to be profitable. The Babban Gona model aims to address this issue, writes Kola Masha.
Technological innovations from entrepreneurs are making agriculture appealing again Published by Laurie Goering on 29 April 2019 Digital applications increase the economic security of choosing agriculture as a career.
Zimbabwe’s beef industry stampedes back to life Published by Ray Mwareya on 26 April 2019 After a decade in limbo, beef farmers are back in business.
Tanzanian food entrepreneur understands the value of branding Published by Erla Rabe on 15 April 2019 Providing consistent high-quality products, packaging and branding led to success for Jennifer Bash, Tanzanian-based CEO of Alaska Tanzania.
Tapping into digital technology platforms to boost farming productivity in Africa Published by Johan Burger on 15 April 2019 Technology is making it easier to get involved in the various sub-sectors of the agriculture industry.
Profit-making idea: Add value to Ethiopia’s local commodities … and then export Published by Staff Writer on 3 April 2019 Which sectors provide the best opportunities for investors in Ethiopia?
PwC: Seeing the business opportunity in feeding Nigeria’s 398 million people by 2050 Published by PwC on 19 March 2019 Feeding Nigeria’s current and future population is a critical challenge.
Three business tips from the journey of Zambia’s instant noodle pioneer Monica Musonda Published by Staff Writer on 19 March 2019 It was Zambian entrepreneur Monica Musonda’s experience as a lawyer at Dangote Group that inspired her to start Java Foods.
Startup snapshot: Innovative solution to reuse greywater Published by Staff Writer on 16 March 2019 Interview with green tech pioneer.
West Africa: Significant opportunities to commercialise agribusiness value chains Published by Ciku Kimeria on 15 March 2019 With the African food market expected to grow to $1 trillion by 2030, there is a great opportunity for the agribusiness industry.
