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” »
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” »
In the biographical drama film, Hidden Figures, a scene unfolds where Katherine Johnson, a brilliant mathematician, hunches over a massive desk covered in papers. Her brow is furrowed in concentration as she meticulously calculates John Glenn’s orbital trajectory by hand. This powerful scene, mirroring real-life events, celebrates Katherine’s exceptional talent and the crucial role she … Read More “Beyond inspiration, why June Barasa pushes for women’s growth in tech, not just entry” »
The cryptocurrency market is flourishing and buzzing with new token launches. With the ongoing bull phase, the majority of the altcoins have touched new price thresholds, injecting new energy and hopes within the crypto community system. However, with such a wide range of cryptocurrency tokens in the mix, it can be particularly hard to dissect … Read More “Top 3 Coins To Watch Out for in April for Maximum Profits” »
Apr 4, 2024 Argeo Venture (Credit: Argeo) Norwegian offshore services company Argeo has signed a contract with TotalEnergies for deepwater work offshore West Africa. The work will be carried out by Argeo Venture as part of the contract that will occupy the vessel for the remainder of 2024. “This contract affirms our … Read More “Argeo Venture to Set Sail to West Africa Under $39M TotalEnergies Deal” »
Perenco has begun drilling an appraisal well in Gabon, close to its shallow water Hylia South West discovery from December 2022. The original discovery, HYSM-1, found a 40-metre net oil-bearing column in the Ntchengue Ocean reservoir. It found another column in the Madiela carbonate reservoir. The appraisal well is targeting both of these reservoirs. Dixstone’s … Read More “Perenco chases Hylia SW find with appraisal drilling” »
A significant opportunity exists to supply the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a market of approximately 100 million people, with products from Zambia, according to Simon Bentley, managing director of Farm Depot. This retail chain provides a broad spectrum of agricultural products – such as animal feed, fertiliser and seed – to smallholder farmers in … Read More “Profit potential in the DRC for Zambian agribusiness companies” »
Watu Credit Kenya and Boda-Boda Association of Kenya Host Financial Literacy Clinic for Motorbike Riders Watu Credit Kenya and Boda-Boda Association of Kenya Host Financial Literacy Clinic for Motorbike Riders Watu Credit Kenya and Boda Boda Association of Kenya have partnered to host a series of financial literacy clinics for boda-boda (motorbike) riders. These clinics … Read More “Watu Credit Kenya and Boda-Boda Association of Kenya Host Financial Literacy Clinic for Motorbike Riders” »
GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) announced today that its spin-off from GE (NYSE: GE) is complete and it will begin trading as an independent company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol “GEV,” effective at the market opening today. In a first for the NYSE, GE Vernova and GE Aerospace, which also … Read More “GE Vernova completes spin-off and begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange” »
The US economy is anticipating that the Federal Reserve will unveil its current interest rate cuts soon. The rate revelation will significantly impact the price of USD, gold, and other precious metals. Similarly, the rate-cut ratio will also determine the inflationary pressure that the US economy is bound to experience sooner or later. However, with … Read More “What Will Happen If the FED Doesn’t Cut Rates Soon?” »
