Seed firms watch farms for GM maize demand
Marketers say commercial interest will be key to determining whether to adopt the genetically modified (GMO) maize seed that is on trial in the country as part of their varieties.Th…...
Read More Kenya tops economic, consumer prospects
Kenya has the highest ranking in economic, consumer and business prospects in African markets for the second year in a row, a survey by New York-based data analytics firm Nielsen Ho…...
Read More Thomas Cook Collapse Risks Recovery of Africa Nation on the Mend
The collapse of Thomas Cook Group Plc is jeopardizing the efforts by one of Africa’s smallest countries to revive its fortunes after the end of a dictator’s two-decade rule.Gambia…...
Read More South African Edtech Startup Snapplify Raises USD 2 Mn To Advance Its Global E-learning Services
Cape Town-based edtech startup Snapplify has raised USD 2 Mn to expand its global e-learning services. The funding was received via VC firm Knife Capital’s SARS section 12J Ventu…...
Read More Ghana wins two ICAO Aviation Safety and Security awards
Ghana has been awarded two International Civil Aviation Organization Council (ICAO) President’s certificates for maintaining one of the highest global aviation safety and security …...
Read More Africa is 2nd fastest growing tourism region, study shows
Travel and tourism remained one of the key growth drivers of Africa’s economy, contributing 8.5 per cent of the GDP in 2018; equivalent to $194.2 billion. According to the 2019 Jum…...
Read More Why Kenya insurance industry sees data as the game changer
The insurance industry is critical for continuity of socio-economic activities. In the event of unexpected shocks such as fire, drought, loss of jobs and risks, insurers are expecte…...
Read More Tanzania sees 2019/20 cashew nut output up 33 percent
Tanzania expects to raise cashew nuts production by 33.5 per cent in the year to September 2020, helped by favourable weather conditions and increased plantings, its agriculture min…...
Read More Kenya ranked 3 globally on trade growth potential
Kenya is ranked third out of 66 economies showing best potential in future trade growth, a new report by multinational financier Standard Chartered Plc shows.The study considered im…...
Read More African countries challenged to design homegrown health coverage models
African countries have been challenged to come together to design a homegrown Universal Health Coverage model that will ensure healthcare for all in line with Africa agenda 2063.Thi…...
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