Cameroonian entrepreneur leverages climate-smart greenhouses to stabilize food prices amid hikes
By Amindeh Blaise Atabong
Since last year, prices of basic food stuffs have been soaring across local markets in Cameroon, caused in part by...
The Future of Trade in Africa: Reflections from IATF 2023
By Ayodeji Balogun
Prior to joining a strong mix of professionals and businesses at the 2023 Intra Africa Trade Fair (IATF), I was in Kigali,...
Interview: digitizing agriculture with Sanjay Borkar
What inspired you to establish FarmERP and focus on digitising agriculture?
The inspiration to establish FarmERP and concentrate on digitizing agriculture, along with Santosh...
Understanding fire classification and fire extinguishers
Fire is a powerful force of nature that has the power to both shape our world and bring it to its knees. According to SafeQuip,...
Soil: where food begins
The theme for World Soil Day 2023 – soil: where food begins – tells us most of what we need to know about the...
Rising climate death toll in Africa underscores urgency for COP28 action
It’s been a year of climate carnage in Africa. At least 15 700 people have lost their lives to extreme weather disasters, according to...
Everything that shines is not Gold!
Extrupet Pty Ltd has been operational for over 20 years, primarily focused on the recycling of post-consumer PET bottles. It currently runs on two...
South Africa’s Record-Breaking Canola Harvest Expected to Exceed 220,000 Tons
As the annual canola harvest begins to wind down across various regions in South Africa, Southern Oil (SOILL) anticipates an impressive total yield of...
Seeds of Change: Insights from Dr. Mike Barrow’s Quest for Resilient Maize Varieties
We recently caught up with Dr Mike Barrow to discuss the reintroduction of maize genetics into modern breeding programs, particularly for small-scale farmers. Dr...
New trends in veganism movement for products and businesses in South Africa
By Zablon Oyugi
In recent years, the veganism movement has surged in popularity and influence, prompting businesses to adapt to changing consumer preferences. The evolution...