All war affects geopolitics and has a direct impact on global economics by reshaping demand and supply. From an international trade perspective, the current Russia-Ukraine dispute has created opportunity for largest African agricultural commodity exporters like South...
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Farming
Ethiopia’s GERD first power — customer adoption the business case for African business
GERD’s first power could lower the cost of cold chains, milling and irrigation pumps: what firm electricity means for Ethiopian farming and agritech.
Uganda oil FID in Uganda — customer adoption how the market shifts for decision-makers
Uganda’s oil FID creates a durable food-procurement market near the Albertine farms; finance, storage and processing decide which producers can supply.
East Africa’s PAPSS payment system launch — value-chain opening for regional operators
PAPSS launches to settle African trade in local currencies. Whether faster payment reaches East African farmers, and where processing can capture the margin.
Donkey Business in Botswana
One man’s meat is another men’s poison. This phrase came so close to its literal meaning in the donkey business recently established in Africa. While many are grossed out by just the thought of eating donkey meat, some consider it a delicacy. This phenomenon only...
Ethiopia’s Private telecom licence — value-chain opening what comes next for investors
Ethiopia’s first private telecom licence could reach the fields. Rural connectivity, farmer finance and value capture depend on how far coverage extends.
Kenya’s Lamu Port opens — value-chain opening how the market shifts across East Africa
Lamu Port’s first berth can shorten northern Kenya’s farm-to-market route, but processing capacity and rural finance decide who captures the value.
South Sudan 4G launch in South Sudan — value-chain opening the risks and opportunities
Zain’s 4G launch in South Sudan on 8 March 2021, from the farm gate: mobile payments, market information, rural finance and value addition along the corridor.
First mobile-money licence in Somalia — value-chain opening for founders and investors
Somalia’s first mobile-money licence adds a supervised payment record to rural trade, opening a path for farmers and processors to reach finance.






