Agri-processing in Cameroon an attractive investment proposition Published by Staff Writer on 12 July 2016 With vast areas of agricultural land and rising domestic consumption, Cameroon is well placed to boost its agri-processing industry.
Youth should ask themselves: ‘Where is the money to be made in agriculture?’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 June 2016 Young people should follow the money, says C.D. Glin, associate director for Africa at The Rockefeller Foundation.
Policy uncertainty holding back investment in agriculture Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 June 2016 ‘Any economist will tell you that capital detests uncertainty,’ says William Asiko, executive director of Grow Africa.
Why our stereotypes of African agriculture are all wrong Published by Calestous Juma on 21 June 2016 Past efforts to promote agribusiness were not successful partly because of the narrow focus on farming.
Meet the Tryctor: A motorbike-turned-tractor targeting small farmers in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 31 May 2016 Nigerian automobile designer Olufemi Odeleye spent nearly 10 years developing a low-cost, multipurpose, mini tractor – created with the African small-scale farmer in mind.
How this Rwandan potato crisps company wants to compete against Lay’s Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 May 2016 ‘We need to position our product as a premium brand that can compete with foreign brands,’ says Pascal Murasira, co-founder of snack label Winnaz.
Former Citi banker sees opportunities in agribusiness financing Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 April 2016 Ivan Mbowa, co-founder and CEO of Umati Captial, talks about his company.
Four things to know about Ethiopia’s economy Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 27 April 2016 Why private equity is the best vehicle for investors seeking access to the Ethiopian market, and how currency shortages are having some interesting effects on the economy.
Shaking up finance and banking in Africa Published by Caroline Kende-Robb on 6 April 2016 The lack of access to formal financial services is a major obstacle to the advent of transformative growth on the continent.
Chinese engagement in African agriculture is not what it seems Published by Ian Scoones on 29 March 2016 The assumptions about China’s role in Africa are often not borne out in reality.
Seven untapped business opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Staff Writer on 23 February 2016 What opportunities are yet to be exploited?
Agriculture as a business: Approaching agriculture as an investment opportunity Published by Akinwumi Adesina on 19 February 2016 ‘Agriculture is a business. And the more we treat it as a business, as a way to create wealth, the more it will promote development and improve people’s lives to boot.’
Resource-rich Malawi holds investment rewards Published by Staff Writer on 9 February 2016 Although agriculture is the dominant sector, other industries also hold business potential.
Economist weighs in on Zimbabwe’s economy Published by Justin Probyn on 4 February 2016 Dr Gift Mugano on the Zimbabwean economy and its future.