Month: January 2021
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Covid-19 and Rice Production in Africa
Covid has demonstrated the urgency for Africa to establish food sovereignty. Africa has the agricultural potential to produce enough rice to feed itself and to export abraod. Agribusinesses that collaborate with African farmers to increase yields can cater to the growing demand for foodstuff on the continent and contribute to Africa’s food security while enjoying…
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Rwanda Value-Add Virtual Event
On January 26, 2021 we hosted an Rwanda Value-Add Virtual Event. Here are the recordings from the event.
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Africa & Israel Business Collaboration Virtual Event Experience
On January 21, 2021 we hosted the Africa & Israel Business Collaboration Virtual Event Experience. The event was comprised of online networking sessions and two panels. For your convenience, here are the recordings from the event.
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Fast Facts on Doing Business in Botswana
Now more than ever, companies need accurate and up to date market information that can guide them in adapting their strategy to a post-Covid world. To make it easier for you to get the intelligence you need to enter or expand in the African market, we have put together this short list of highlights from…
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Empower Africa’s Driving Business in Africa Virtual Event Experience
On January 12, 2021 we hosted our third Driving Business in Africa Virtual Event Experience. For your convenience, here are the recordings from the event.
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From Volunteer to Business Owner in Africa: The Story of Kwangu Kwako Cofounder Simon Dixon
Simon, like many other foreign visitors to Africa, first came to the continent to work in humanitarian aid. A decade later, he is still in Kenya growing Kwangu Kwako, a social enterprise in Kenya that builds affordable houses to replace the metal shacks prevalent in lower income urban areas.
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Covid’s Impact on Consumer Spending in Africa
Some worry that Covid-19 will affect the trajectory of Africa’s middle class for years to come. But the middle class also includes a large share of young people age 15-24 who drive consumer trends in food, entertainment, and connectivity. In the aftermath of Covid-19, this generation will exercise an even greater influence on Africa’s consumer…