Land in Africa remains an emotive issue Published by Claude Harding on 11 April 2011 Investors buying farmland in Africa need to take note of the political and emotional risks involved, and it is essential that they do their homework before making any purchases.
The importance of food safety in Africa Published by Promotional Feature on 10 April 2011 Food and cosmetic manufacturers who neglect to ensure their products are free of harmful bacteria and safe for human consumption run the risk of damaging their brands.
World’s beer makers jostling for market share in Africa Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 1 April 2011 In a recent report by Reuters, Heineken NV, the world’s third-largest brewer is reported to have submitted the highest offer for an Ethiopian brewery being sold by government.
More African countries could turn to GM crops Published by Claude Harding on 29 March 2011 Up to an additional seven African nations are expected to start with the commercial production of genetically modified (GM) crops by 2015.
How mobile phones are transforming African agriculture Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 March 2011 Mobile phone technologies are presenting Africa’s smallholder farmers with an unprecedented opportunity to run their operations more productively and to grow their own income levels.
Fourth issue of agribusiness newsletter published Published by Staff Writer on 28 March 2011 How we made it in Africa, in association with South Africa’s Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC), on Friday published the fourth issue of the agri4africa email newsletter.
Ugandan seed company focusing on more than just profits Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 March 2011 In just seven years Victoria Seeds managed to grow from nothing to one of the largest seed companies in Uganda. How we made it in Africa talks to Josephine Okot, founder and managing director of the company.
Parmalat pushing into Africa; powdered milk remains a challenge Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 March 2011 Dairy producer Parmalat is experiencing an increase in demand for its products from the African continent.
How financing is enabling subsistence farmers to ramp up their game Published by Claude Harding on 18 March 2011 Through innovative financing solutions, Africa’s subsistence farmers are slowly but surely transforming themselves into commercial producers of crops.
Why socially responsible investing should not be seen as a burden Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 March 2011 “At the end of the day, socially responsible investing should be seen as investment risk mitigation.”
Is your milk safe? Bio-security on the dairy farm Published by Promotional Feature on 10 March 2011 The absence of significant pathogens, and the diseases they cause, implies healthy stock and healthy product. Risk management is not limited to economics and money management. Risk management with regards to herd health, can be translated into bio-security.
Kenya: New livestock insurance product makes use of satellite images Published by Regina Ekiru on 7 March 2011 Kenya’s UAP Insurance has launched a product for pastoralists as drought prevails in various parts of the country.
Entrepreneur watch: Bringing the ‘Zen’ back to Kenya’s restaurant industry Published by Regina Ekiru on 3 March 2011 Shivani Radia Patel quit her high-flying job to move back to Kenya and do something of her own. Today she is one of the founders of a leading restaurant in Nairobi.
Analysts painting an overly rosy picture of Africa, says SABMiller boss Published by Claude Harding on 2 March 2011 SABMiller’s managing director for Africa, Mark Bowman, says that many analysts are painting an overly rosy picture of doing business in Africa.
