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...
Agrifinance and Investments : Financing of grain storage facilities in Africa by German banks
Agriculture is a vital sector of the economy in Africa, providing food and employment opportunities for millions of people. However, despite the continent's potential...
Uganda microfinance now offers farmers loans with low interest rates than commercial banks
Smallholder farmers across Uganda have welcomed a move by Microfinance Support Center (MSC) to, through cooperative societies, offer them low-cost loans as compared to...
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...