A Good Nature Agro private extension agent, Zisa Phiri (right), working with soya bean farmer Dadeyo Zimba in Zambia’s Eastern Province. From trading with small-scale farmers to growing strawberries and building a goat meat empire, these five companies are tapping into the potential of Zambia’s agribusiness and food industry. 1. $10m company proves small farms … Read More “From goat meat to strawberries, entrepreneurs seizing opportunities” »
Visa’s Growing Services Business Infused with New AI-Powered Products Visa’s Growing Services Business Infused with New AI-Powered Products Visa, a leader in digital payments, announced continued expansion of its global value-added services business with the addition of three new AI-powered risk and fraud prevention solutions. The new products, part of the end-to-end Visa Protect suite, … Read More “Visa’s Growing Services Business Infused with New AI-Powered Products” »
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Choplife.ci marks a significant milestone in Mr Eazi’s journey within the iGaming industry, reflecting his dedication to African entertainment and digital innovation. Mr Eazi’s venture into the gaming industry began 2017 as a Brand Ambassador for the betPawa brand. He eventually became an investor and shareholder of betPawa’s parent company and became its licensed operating … Read More “Mr Eazi expands into the sports betting industry with Choplife.ci” »
The ever-changing finance landscape has seen digital payment options increase in prevalence over the last several years. Indeed, alternatives to traditional options have surged but have complicated the overall finance landscape in terms of knowing what establishments use what methods. In this guide, we are going to answer if Kona Ice takes Apple Pay. Of … Read More “Does Kona Ice Take Apple Pay?” »
Apr 8, 2024 (Credit: PGS) Marine seismic data company PGS has received a letter of award for a large 3D contract offshore South Atlantic margin from a multiclient company. A Ramform Titan-class vessel is scheduled for mobilization in June, with a forecast acquisition duration of up to 300 days. The value of … Read More “PGS Secures 3D Contract in South Atlantic” »
by Fintechnews Africa 8 April 2024 In Nigeria, fintech companies are harnessing sophisticated digital marketing tools to drive growth, enhance brand visibility and build lasting relationships with customers in today’s digital-first world. Recent findings from the Africa Fintech Summit reveal that in 2023, Nigerian fintech enterprises predominantly relied on paid advertising, programmatic advertising, and content … Read More “Nigeria’s Fintech Startups Leverage Advanced Digital Marketing Growth Strategies” »
Interview with Simon BentleyMANAGING DIRECTOR, FARM DEPOT Lives in: Zambia Zambia-based Farm Depot is a retail chain supplying a wide array of agricultural products to small-scale farmers. In addition to the stores, the company also offers financing for smallholders and a subscription-based farming support service. Learn how Simon Bentley and his co-founder Nina Gibson grew … Read More “The journey of building a retail chain for farmers” »
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Stanbic Bank Kenya PMIR Business conditions weaken slightly as output and new orders shrink Business conditions weaken slightly as output and new orders shrink The Stanbic Bank report signaled a slight deterioration in operating conditions across the private sector in March, as order book volumes and output levels contracted. The downturn was a contrast to … Read More “Stanbic Bank Kenya PMIR Business conditions weaken slightly as output and new orders shrink” »
