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Kenyan farmers tap apps to ride out Covid-19 and climate storm

Kenyan farmers tap apps to ride out Covid-19 and climate storm

Kenyan farmers are using digital technology to access farming inputs, weather reports and financing. In Africa, according to the experts, agri-tech apps - like DigiFarm and Twiga are increasingly becoming popular and playing a crucial role in supporting small-scale...

WB prepares to inject US$40m in Gambia’s agriculture

WB prepares to inject US$40m in Gambia’s agriculture

The Gambia and World Bank to fund Gambia Inclusive and Resilience Agriculture Value Chain Development Project (GIRAV) with about $40 million. The minister for Agriculture Hon. Amie Fabureh in a virtual statement recognised the importance of the agricultural sector and...

Klasha expands to Ghana to facilitate cross-border payments

Klasha expands to Ghana to facilitate cross-border payments

Klasha, a San Francisco and Lagos-based international online payments company expands to Ghana. According to Jess Anuna, CEO of Klasha, ‘our solution will simplify the process, removing payment and last-mile delivery barriers.’  The company also has a multi-currency...

Ghana commissions garment factory in Koforidua-Effiduase

Ghana commissions garment factory in Koforidua-Effiduase

Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo commissions a Maagrace Garment Industries Limited factory under the One District One-Factory (1D1F) initiative to employ over 500 people in Koforidua-Effiduase. The factory will provide jobs and training to the youth for...