What One Acre Fund can teach us about supporting African small-scale farmers Published by Kate Douglas on 23 May 2014 “Instead of giving handouts, we invest in farmers to generate a permanent gain in income.”
UK supermarket billionaire setting up investment vehicle for East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 May 2014 Lord David Sainsbury’s Msingi will support new companies in key sectors.
Kenya’s wealthy spending more on pets Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 May 2014 Gilani Gourmet’s business is growing as more people are able to afford pets and better pet food.
Investors failing to see promise in Africa’s problems Published by Ade Onitolo on 13 May 2014 Investment flows into Africa often don’t match up to the positive sentiment about the continent.
Forestry not for those seeking a quick buck Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 May 2014 Private equity firm says forestry in Africa is not an easy business.
How this Kenyan business is tapping into the organic farming market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 April 2014 Eco Fuels Kenya produces organic fertilisers and biofuel from the Croton nut.
Potato chip manufacturer talks about getting Nigerians to buy local Published by Kate Douglas on 22 April 2014 “We as Nigerians always believe that foreign brands are better than locally made brands… which poses a challenge to us.”
Six ways Africa can unlock its agricultural potential Published by Claire Schaffnit-Chatterjee on 16 April 2014 Better farming methods and political commitment are ways to improve the agricultural industry.
Ethiopian spice exporter discovers new markets in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 26 March 2014 With clients around the world and across Africa, Feed Green Ethiopia Exports is seeing business success.
Five ways Africa can become a global force in farming Published by Kate Douglas on 25 March 2014 With its land and water resources, Africa has the potential to feed itself and become an exporter.
The ‘absurdity’ of manufacturing in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 20 March 2014 African cocoa farmers see tiny portion of profits from finished products.
Pushing African agribusiness to $1tr mark Published by Kingsley Ighobor and Aissata Haidara on 19 March 2014 African agribusiness is set for a huge leap, according to a World Bank report.
German agriculture boss endorses foreign investment in African farming Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 March 2014 “I don’t think you have a region in the world with a bigger opportunity than Africa,” says agribusiness boss.
Geldof and Obasanjo on creating a better harvest for African agriculture Published by Bob Geldof and Olusegun Obasanjo on 13 March 2014 While the continent boasts 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, one in four Africans still go hungry.
