Africa May Have Challenges, But It Has The Agricultural Potential To Feed All Its People
Despite its abundant fertile land, Africa is importing food and, in 2021 alone, received more than R68 billion in farm products from international sources. Although one could rationalise these imports by pointing to increased urbanisation and the continent’s rapidly growing cities, the fact remains that Africa has 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land and the unrealised capacity to become a global agricultural powerhouse. […]
Time To Commit To Women Leadership In The Supply Chain Industry With Revolutionary Tenacity
By Dr Wongiwe Ludidi, CHEP DEI and Transformation Lead, Sub-Saharan Africa Commitment and intention are key to what’s needed today in Africa’s extensive, and growing supply chain industry. This pledge would be towards creating diverse and inclusive organisations that strive to elevate women in leadership positions whilst focusing on sustainability and the building of a […]
Nigeria’s Dangote Oil Refinery Begins Gasoline Production
Nigeria’s Dangote Oil Refinery has begun processing gasoline, marking a significant development after delays caused by crude shortages. The $20 billion refinery started operations in January, producing naphtha and jet fuel. However, it could not produce gasoline until now. Dangote Industries Vice President Devakumar Edwin announced the development. He stated that the refinery is currently […]
China Targets Africa for Green Tech Exports as Western Restrictions Loom
China is set to urge African leaders to purchase more of its green technology, such as electric vehicles (EVs) and solar panels, as Western nations mull restrictions on its exportation of these products. In return, China will provide these countries with more loans and investments. This proposal will be a key focus at the upcoming […]
Companies Innovate Cocoa Farming and Chocolate Alternatives
As climate change threatens cocoa production, companies are exploring innovative ways to grow cocoa or create chocolate alternatives. California Cultured is at the forefront of this effort. The company grows cocoa from cell cultures, reducing the traditional six to eight-month harvest to just a week. This method also conserves water and labor. Likewise, Planet A […]
Billionaire Adani Establishes Kenyan Subsidiary in Pursuit of Airport Concession
Adani Enterprises, the flagship company of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, has established a Kenyan subsidiary as it intensifies efforts to take over operations at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The subsidiary, named Airports Infrastructure PLC (AIP), was incorporated on August 30 and is designed to manage, upgrade, and modernize JKIA. Despite facing significant opposition […]
Digital Payments And The Fintech Eruption: Bolstering African Financial Inclusion
By CEO of PayU Africa, Karen Nadasen As internet connectivity permeates every corner of Africa, the everyday exchange of money is profoundly changing – increasingly shaped by the continent’s burgeoning fintech sector. This shift, driven by digital innovation in payment processes, is turning what was once an informal network of transactions into a robust, inclusive […]
African Nations to Sign Trade Deal Worth Billions with Indonesia
African nations are poised to sign $3.5 billion worth of deals with Indonesia at the ongoing Indonesia-Africa Forum in Bali, marking a significant increase from the $600 million in agreements secured at the forum’s inaugural meeting in 2018. Vice Foreign Affairs Minister Pahala Mansury highlighted key partnerships formed through these agreements. One such partnership is […]
Senegal Faces Calls for Openness in Oil Contract Talks
Senegal’s decision to establish a commission to re-examine its oil and gas contracts has sparked calls for transparency from industry experts and stakeholders. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced that the committee, which includes legal, tax, and energy experts, will review agreements to “rebalance them in the national interest.” Key assets under scrutiny include the Sangomar […]
Tunisia Arrests Presidential Candidate a Month Before Elections
Ayachi Zammel, one of only two candidates approved to run against Tunisia’s President Kais Saied in the October 6 election, was arrested on Monday, shortly before his candidacy for the election was confirmed. His campaign alleges that the arrest is based on false accusations of forging public endorsements to secure his place on the ballot, […]
