Nampak invests in world class scanning electron microscope
Nampak, Africa’s largest packaging company, has invested in a state-of-the-art scanning electron microscope (SEM). The newly acquired microscope is housed at the company’s Research...
African Development Bank-funded enterprise produces affordable, healthier vegetables using urban rooftop hydroponics
Soupah Kitchen uses resource-smart technology to control the environment for growing lettuce, kale, leafy green, and herbs
Africa is highly vulnerable to climate change, and...
STIHL EA to Invest Sh100Mn in local accessory manufacturing
“The move will see the firm reduce accessory costs, increase employment and boost the local economy by injecting Sh100 million every year.”
Power tools manufacturer...
‘Don’t overlook the role of juniors in climate change mitigation efforts’ – Kenyan-born young...
Karen Wanjiru Kimani, a young African ambassador for the environment, has called for policies that will encourage young people to participate in protecting the...
Viviane, a young graduate swearing by agriculture to achieve her dreams
Viviane Kakou, who has a master’s degree in geography, didn’t want to spend her career in an office. She chose agriculture out of passion....
Ethiopian farmers set to benefit from climate-smart initiatives
Against a backdrop of multiple shocks, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, today, signed the Participatory...
Businesses Financed According to Unique Merits
There is no one-size-fits-all in the way lending institutions like FNB South Africa finance businesses, not least agribusinesses. Every client’s business has to tick...
New Holland wins Green Good Design Award for LNG tractor
New Holland Agriculture, a global brand of CNH Industrial, has been awarded a 2023 Green Good Design Award for its T7 Methane Power LNG...
Africa Development Bank’s Africa Climate Change Fund dialogues with Global Affairs Canada delegation
The Director of the African Development Bank’s Climate Change and Green Growth Department, Prof. Anthony Nyong, on 25 April in Abidjan, received a delegation...
Rwanda’s tea sector: The Potential $8 million Savings through Responsible Digital Payments
Over 100,000 people are directly employed by the tea sector in Rwanda, making it the country's third-largest employer. The sector contributes to the livelihoods...