Seven trends likely to shape African agriculture in the coming years Published by Femi Adewunmi on 14 January 2012 Renaissance Capital has identified a number of factors that are likely to influence African farming in the years ahead.
App revolution changing the game for mobile operators in Africa Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 13 January 2012 Many of the apps designed for communication such as Skype, Viber, G-Talk and WhatsApp are threatening to rewrite the rules of the mobile telecoms world.
Nigeria’s fuel dilemma Published by Femi Adewunmi on 12 January 2012 While many people on 1 January had to cope with a headache after the previous night’s festivities, Nigerians entered the new year with an additional misery.
How to make your dairy farm more productive Published by Promotional Feature on 10 January 2012 DeLaval develops solutions and technologies that help to make life easier and farms more productive. Wherever there are dairy farmers, DeLaval is there.
China in Africa: From a Chinese perspective Published by Femi Adewunmi on 10 January 2012 China’s growing presence in Africa has received much criticism over the past years. Lu Shaye, director-general of China’s Department of African Affairs, recently gave a Chinese view on the whole debate.
S&P revises the outlook on Nigeria’s top three banks to positive Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 9 January 2012 Last week, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (S&P) revised its outlook on Nigeria’s three largest banks – GT Bank, First Bank of Nigeria and Zenith Bank – to ‘positive’ from ‘stable’.
IBM targeting Africa’s banks for new business Published by Femi Adewunmi on 8 January 2012 US-based technology firm IBM has significantly expanded its African footprint over the past three years.
Cage systems and other equipment for poultry farmers of all sizes Published by Promotional Feature on 2 January 2012 “We can supply poultry farmers with all their equipment requirements. We offer the complete package.”
Complete equipment solutions for Africa’s poultry industry Published by Promotional Feature on 2 January 2012 Peninsula Poultry Appliances (PPA) – one of South Africa’s oldest poultry equipment companies – supplies equipment to farmers across the African continent.
Erdvark – robust low-maintenance agricultural equipment for African conditions Published by Promotional Feature on 2 January 2012 Erdvark, a South African-based manufacturer of agricultural implements and machinery, is offering African farmers quality solutions to their equipment needs.
Many farmers still don’t realise the importance of vaccination Published by Promotional Feature on 2 January 2012 “Many farmers in Africa do not understand the importance of vaccination, especially the up-and-coming farmers,” says Dr. Thembinkosi Ramuthivheli from MSD Animal Health’s Sub-Saharan Business Centre.
Good nutrition essential for animals to perform at optimal levels Published by Promotional Feature on 2 January 2012 NuTec is offering farmers in Africa high quality premixes for all commercial and companion animal species.
How to make it in Africa? Unilever listens to the consumer Published by Loraine Stander on 30 December 2011 “There is a growing realisation that the future of Africa is based around a consumer rather than mining. This is a consumer that has been under-served and over-charged.”
10 ways how Africa can boost its capital markets Published by Claude Harding on 28 December 2011 Bill Mills, regional CEO for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at banking group Citi, suggests ten measures that could be implemented to strengthen capital markets in Africa.
