Commodity exchanges bring new hope to Africa s farmers
Kenya. Tue 27 Sep 2016, 12:00 amAt the recent African Green Revolution Forum in Nairobi, one of the outstanding take-outs was that Africa may need $400 billion (Sh40 trillion) in investment in food production over the next decade ...
Read MoreCommodity exchange plan is the way to go
Rwanda. Tue 13 Sep 2016, 12:00 amPlans of establishing a commodity exchange in the country have taken too long and it is time decisive action is taken to make this a reality. With the present global commodity super-cycle, the nee...
Read MoreOnline granary register gives grain farmers market access past brokers
Kenya. Thu 21 Jul 2016, 12:00 amMarket access ranks among the headaches of grain farmers, leading to losses or manipulation by brokers or middlemen. However, farmers now stand a better chance of wriggling past the hawk-eyed a...
Read MoreAfrica must change attitude towards aid - Dr Frazer
Rwanda. Mon 27 Jun 2016, 12:00 amWhat slows down Africa’s socio-economic transformation? Where does the continent fail at times? Where is the potential? These are some of the questions that many have regarding the continent t...
Read MoreSpot trading to commence in the new year
Rwanda. Mon 16 Nov 2015, 12:00 amSpot trading to commence in the new year The East Africa Exchange (EAX), a regional commodity exchange is moving from auction to spot trading. The move could help farmers get the true...
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