Africa
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Ugandan SACCO learns from the success of Mwalimu National Sacco -Africa’s leading cooperative
They are the top Cooperative SACCO in the continent, but this mark made by the Mwalimu Savings & Credit Cooperative Society Limited, also known as the Mwalimu National Sacco Limited, came with…
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Getting on the fast track: the digital transformation of Africa’s rail system
Few modes of transport evoke such a sense of history and romanticism as rail. The first recorded use of rail transport was around 500BC, when ancient Greeks used a rail-like system –…
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CRU and AFAP create the opportunity for African fertilizer and agribusiness projects seeking finance
CRU Events (www.CRUgroup.com) and The African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) are working with partners across Africa to offer brownfield projects seeking capital investment, the chance to make a showcase presentation to…
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Safe Spaces for Youth: Here are some of the youth co-operative initiatives in Africa
The world has never been this young and even getting younger each and every day. Therefore, for us to have a sustained and developed tomorrow, it will depend on how well we…
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The Africa Green Revolution Forum: Agri-entrepreneurs should take full advantage
The Africa Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) is due to take place in Kigali next month and organisers will not come empty headed. Smart agri-business entrepreneurs might walk away from the forum with…
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INTERNET OF THINGS: Why technology will disrupt and transform our agriculture
Agriculture is critical to some of Africa’s biggest development goals. The sector is an engine of job creation. Farming alone currently accounts for about 60 percent of total employment in sub-Saharan…
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Mechanization of African agriculture can drive rural employment and stem migration –Report
A new report showcasing evidence to guide African governments in successfully mechanizing Africa’s agribusiness value chains was launched today by the Malabo Montpellier Panel, a group of 17 African and international experts.The…
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