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...
Baler: Unleashing Productivity in Farming with Advanced Baling Technology
How big is the baler market?
The global baler market size reached US$ 4.3 Billion in 2022. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to...
No respite for farmers as debt servicing costs escalate following another 50-basis points hike
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) announced another 50-basis points interest rate hike thus bringing the repurchase rate to over a decade high of...
B2B agritech marketplace launched in Kenya to link farmers to commercial kitchens
Smallholder farmers in Kenya are set to benefit from a B2B agritech marketplace that has been launched to link them to commercial kitchens easing...
Innovative finance mechanisms are needed to bolster post-settlement support and to drive the success...
Land Reform – As South Africa moves towards establishing effective post-settlement support for land reform beneficiaries, a dedicated endeavour to introduce innovative funding models...
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...
African Development Bank approves $11.7 million to facilitate access to fertilizers for African farmers
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank on 16 May 2023 approved a $11.7 million budgetary allocation to the African Fertilizer Financing...
US $100,000 Africa Food Prize 2023 opens for applications
Applications are now open for the US$100,000 Africa Food Prize, an award recognising outstanding individual or institution that is leading the effort to change...
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...