Custodians of Truth
In response to increasingly acidic soil, Kenyan farmers are moving away from industrial farming methods in a bid to restore soil health and improve crop yields. Benson Wanjala, a farmer on the outskirts of Nairobi, exemplifies this transition. Previously cultivating […]
Nigerian scientist and associate professor Evidence Akhayere has been awarded the prestigious Top Researcher Award in Nanotechnology. The recognition was announced in a statement provided to PUNCH Online on Friday, marking a significant milestone for Akhayere and the scientific community […]
Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to venture into steel production, aiming to ensure that every steel product used in West Africa originates from Nigeria. This revelation came during an interview at the ongoing Afreximbank Afro-Caribbean Trade […]
iProcure, a Kenyan agritech startup that revolutionized the agricultural input distribution industry, has recently faced financial turmoil, leading to its administration. Supported by Safaricom’s Spark Fund, the company aimed to streamline the sourcing of agricultural products for distributors, but is […]
Temitope Fashedemi, the Permanent Secretary of Nigeria’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, has revealed that the country’s agricultural sector accounts for 24% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This disclosure was made during the inception workshop on the abatement […]
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, announced that Nigeria will receive ¥15 billion (approximately N138.17 Billion) from the Japanese International Cooperation Agency to enhance food security through agricultural sector support. In a statement issued […]
Kenya and Poland have taken significant steps towards enhancing their bilateral relations with the signing of two key agreements aimed at fostering cooperation in agriculture and tax solidarity. The agreements were signed during a ceremony at State House in Nairobi, […]
In response to concerns about the nation’s water deficit, Morocco’s Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka, has emphasized the pivotal role of water desalination in the country’s water management strategy. During a session at the House of Advisors on […]
Namibia experienced a remarkable 7.2% growth in its GDP during the third quarter of 2023, as reported by financial service firm Cirrus Capital. This substantial expansion was primarily attributed to the stellar performance of the country’s mining and agriculture sectors, […]
The federal government has formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indonesia, paving the way for the establishment of a state-of-the-art coal-based fertiliser plant. The collaborative effort, signed during a landmark ceremony in Abuja, aims to propel agricultural production, aligning […]