Potato farmers in Kenya

Scientists collaborate to save East Africa’s potatoes from a new pest threat

Business Jul 31
Scientists at CGIAR-IITA, working with the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) under the joint Nematology Unit, NemAfrica, housed at icipe’s campus in Nairobi, and their national and international partners, have been at the forefront of efforts to address a new emerging pest threat to the production of potato in the East Africa region, and in many other countries in the world.
Adesina, 60, a charismatic speaker known for his elegant suits and bow ties, became the first Nigeri
Independent experts clear African Development Bank chief
Business Jul 28
An independent panel of experts, headed by former Irish president Mary Robinson, has cleared the beleaguered leader of the African Bank of Development (AfDB) of corruption, according to a report obtained by AFP. Akinwumi Adesina, 60, a charismatic speaker known for his elegant suits and bow ties, became the first Nigerian to helm the AfDB in 2015 -- but a 15-page report earlier this year claimed that under his watch the bank had been tarred by poor governance, impunity, personal enrichment and favouritism.
Dangote Cement was able to sustain 54,000 jobs in four African countries
Dangote Cement first half revenue little-changed as volume drops
Business Jul 26
Dangote Cement Plc, Africa’s biggest producer of the building material, reported first-half revenue that was little changed from previous year after sales volumes declined in some of its markets due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Nigeria's fish shortage looms as farmers battle survival
Business Jul 24
Just like other forms of farming, aqua or fish farming urgently requires the attention of stakeholders to save it from total collapse.
South African mine company 'finds rich seam of gold'
South African mine company 'finds rich seam of gold'
Business Jul 21
The era of big gold discoveries is thought to be long gone in South Africa as mining companies are finding it harder and more expensive to mine the precious metal in the country’s old and exceedingly deep gold mines.
The African country are the new tourism and economic development partner of Liverpool
Mauritius partner Liverpool to boost country's tourism
Business Jul 21
Liverpool have announced a three-year partnership with the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority and Economic Development Board as their tourism and economic development partner.
File photo: of gold bars
Shanta Gold enters net cash position
Business Jul 21
East Africa-focused gold producer Shanta Gold’s New Luika gold mine produced 22 216 oz in the second quarter of the year, ended June 30, compared with the 20 167 oz produced in the first quarter of the year.