Meet the Boss: Robert Clarke, Managing Director, Promasidor Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 November 2013 Food manufacturer boss says Africa needs to invest in education and training.
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).
South African agri-focused businesses show increasing interest in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 21 November 2013 With the land and water resources, Africa has the potential to meet the world’s food needs.
UK finance group invests $18.1m in agribusiness in the DRC Published by Staff Writer on 15 November 2013 CDC invests in Feronia to support the ongoing rehabilitation of a palm oil plantation business.
ICTs set to transform smallholder farming Published by Staff Writer on 13 November 2013 ICT4Ag conference highlights the importance of ICTs such as mobile phones in growing Africa’s agriculture industry.
Angola plans to revive its agricultural sector Published by Mohamed Zin El Abidine on 7 November 2013 To aid growth, Angola needs to diversify its economy, focusing on strengthening its food producing industry.
VIDEO: Solving the challenges faced by agribusinesses in Ghana Published by Kate Douglas on 6 November 2013 Kosi Yankey shares her advice with agribusiness entrepreneurs in Ghana.
Africa can lead in energy, agriculture and manufacturing Published by Staff Writer on 5 November 2013 Young people “want the future to be no different from region to region and natural resources to be used wisely by all”.
Multinational brewers turn to cassava for low-cost beer Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 November 2013 SABMiller and Diageo source cassava from small-scale farmers for their locally-brewed beers.
The human face of regional integration in Africa Published by Abdoulaye Mar Dieye on 1 November 2013 Regional integration can positively affect African people through job creation and freedom of movement.
GDP forecasts for four rapid-growth markets in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 25 October 2013 EY report forecasts growth rates for Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa.
Climbing value chains: Options for African policy makers Published by Jean-Guy Afrika on 23 October 2013 There are opportunities for African firms to integrate into regional and global value chains.
North Africa ideal for investment and expansion, says consultant Published by Kate Douglas on 22 October 2013 North African countries offer business opportunities in a range of industries.
Entrepreneur talks about the business behind bat droppings in Madagascar Published by Kate Douglas on 18 October 2013 Guano is an organic alternative to chemical fertilisers, and has found success among farmers in Madagascar.
