Many banks still see African agriculture as “high risk” Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 February 2011 We talk to Jacques Taylor, Standard Bank’s director for agricultural banking, about the Bank’s strategy for servicing the continent’s agriculture sector.
Interview: How I started Kenya’s own version of McDonald’s Published by Regina Ekiru on 2 February 2011 Can Kenya have its own McDonald’s? That is the question Dominic Kosen grappled with before launching one of Kenya’s first local restaurant franchises.
South African farmers eyeing opportunities in Mozambique Published by Claude Harding on 1 February 2011 Many South African farmers have indicated an interest to start operations in Mozambique, according to agricultural union Agri SA.
Great need for financing agribusiness on the continent Published by African Trader on 22 January 2011 Food security is one of the key challenges facing the African continent, but to get land planted and help their countries become self-sustaining, farmers need financing.
Products to keep Africa’s poultry flocks disease-free Published by Promotional Feature on 20 January 2011 We talk to Immuno-Vet Services’ Dean Hewson about poultry health in Africa and the products the company can offer farmers to protect their birds against disease.
Heineken boosts its Nigerian operations Published by Claude Harding on 20 January 2011 Heineken N.V., the world’s third- largest brewer by volume, has increased its Nigerian footprint through the acquisition of two holding companies from the Sona Group.
UAC and Tiger Brands conclude joint venture deal Published by Staff Writer on 15 January 2011 UAC of Nigeria (UACN), a Nigerian diversified company, and Tiger Brands, a South African fast-moving consumer goods firm, have concluded a deal to form a strategic partnership.
Norwegian fertiliser firm betting on growth in Tanzania’s agriculture sector Published by Claude Harding on 13 January 2011 Norwegian-based global fertiliser company Yara International has announced a US$20 million investment into a new fertiliser terminal at the port in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Strong potential for fish farming in Africa Published by Promotional Feature on 10 January 2011 With the demand for fish strong throughout Africa, aquaculture presents a potentially lucrative business opportunity.
How we made it in Africa publishes second issue of agri4africa newsletter Published by Staff Writer on 2 January 2011 How we made it in Africa, in association with South Africa’s Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC), recently published the second issue of the agri4africa email newsletter.
Biofuels can play important role in boosting economic growth Published by Nermin Musovic on 31 December 2010 Biofuels production has the potential to boost economic growth in Africa, according to Giovanni Venturini, a partner at Agroils Srl
Illovo and its Mali sugar project Published by Claude Harding on 21 December 2010 South Africa’s Illovo Sugar is the strategic partner in a 190,000 tons per annum sugar project to be established in Mali.
KFC looking to boost African footprint Published by Claude Harding on 14 December 2010 US-based restaurant group Yum! Brands is aggressively expanding its KFC chicken restaurants across the African continent.
KFC to open 20 restaurants in Nigeria during 2011 Published by Staff Writer on 10 December 2010 US-based restaurant group Yum! Brands is planning to open 20 KFC outlets in Nigeria during 2011.
