In this podcast episode, we had a most insightful conversation with Kevin Govender, an expert on the subject of shared economies and author of "The Rise of the Sharing Economy: Access is Read More...

In this podcast episode, we had a most insightful conversation with Kevin Govender, an expert on the subject of shared economies and author of "The Rise of the Sharing Economy: Access is the New Ownership". Kevin takes us through everything we need to know about how African agribusinesses can leverage the shared economy model to increase access to inputs, resources, and tools to improve productivity, increase income, and scale their businesses. 

In this exciting podcast session with Claudia Castellanos, Founder and Managing Director of Black Mamba Foods, Eswatini, Claudia shares her experiences taking Black Mamba chilli products from the local Read More...

In this exciting podcast session with Claudia Castellanos, Founder and Managing Director of Black Mamba Foods, Eswatini, Claudia shares her experiences taking Black Mamba chilli products from the local markets of Eswatini to Germany, Norway, the US, UK, and other countries. She provides incredible and practical insights on perseverance, research, certifications, inclusive and ethical business models, deep knowledge of your products, and the power of networks. Tune in for an incredible learning experience!


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“Energizing” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
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On this special edition of our Nourishing Africa podcast with Evelyn Wangary and Uzoma Ayogu we highlight the groundbreaking work that African youth are doing in the Agribusiness space and how Read More...

On this special edition of our Nourishing Africa podcast with Evelyn Wangary and Uzoma Ayogu we highlight the groundbreaking work that African youth are doing in the Agribusiness space and how the work they do is changing the narrative of African agriculture. Our guests also share their personal experiences and tips on thriving as youths in the African Agribusiness sector.

In commemoration of world milk day, we had an insightful conversation with Fisayo Kayode, an expert in the dairy value chain. Fisayo answers several burning questions that affect the different players i Read More...

In commemoration of world milk day, we had an insightful conversation with Fisayo Kayode, an expert in the dairy value chain. Fisayo answers several burning questions that affect the different players in the dairy value chain. She further emphasizes the need to utilize technology and capacity building to close the gap wide gap in the African dairy value chain. 

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“Energizing” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
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Several entrepreneurs struggle with creating quality pitches that are needed to win their businesses' funding, investments, or recognition. However, there are critical elements that a winning pitch Read More...

Several entrepreneurs struggle with creating quality pitches that are needed to win their businesses' funding, investments, or recognition. However, there are critical elements that a winning pitch should have that entrepreneurs might be missing, thus, on this episode of the Nourishing Africa podcast, we are joined by Seun Sangoleye, the Mum-in-Chief of BabyGrubz. Seun has won multiple pitching competitions in her time as an entrepreneur, and we will be learning from her wealth of experience how to create an excellent pitch that will help boost your agribusiness. 

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"Energizing" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
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On this episode of the Nourishing Africa Podcast, we celebrate International Women's Day 2021 by engaging three powerful women in the African agriculture sector, Jolene Dewason, Mitslal Kifleyesus-Matsc Read More...

On this episode of the Nourishing Africa Podcast, we celebrate International Women's Day 2021 by engaging three powerful women in the African agriculture sector, Jolene Dewason, Mitslal Kifleyesus-Matschie, and Ndid Nwunelii. Listen in as these women share their visionary work, strategies, and practical recommendations for women to thrive in the agriculture and food landscapes in Africa.

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“Energizing” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
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In Africa, the substantial post-harvest losses pose serious threats to food security on the continent. In spite of the various technologies that have been developed and deployed to assuage food losses, Read More...

In Africa, the substantial post-harvest losses pose serious threats to food security on the continent. In spite of the various technologies that have been developed and deployed to assuage food losses, the African agri-food sector is still grappling with a myriad of post-harvest issues. In this episode, Dr. Dan Asare-Kyei, the CEO of Esoko, provides practical insights on optimizing technology for efficient post-harvest management in Africa.

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"Energizing" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
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Join us on the first podcast episode of the year, where we engaged with Kalpana and Breda of the Sight and Life Foundation on how entrepreneurs can contribute to improved nutrition on the African contin Read More...

Join us on the first podcast episode of the year, where we engaged with Kalpana and Breda of the Sight and Life Foundation on how entrepreneurs can contribute to improved nutrition on the African continent through food systems innovation.

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“Energizing” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
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The dairy sector is a source of livelihood for millions of people across Africa as there exist a plethora of enterprises in the value chain. However, these businesses operate at minimal levels of produc Read More...

The dairy sector is a source of livelihood for millions of people across Africa as there exist a plethora of enterprises in the value chain. However, these businesses operate at minimal levels of production and are struggling to attain profitability. Thus, it becomes imperative for experts in the dairy sector to intensify efforts on capacity building and advisory services that could help scale the businesses of actors in the dairy sector. In this episode, Dr. Asaah Ndambi, a Senior International Animal Production Specialist at Wageningen University and Research, Netherlands, provides insights on some sustainable approaches to building an inclusive and profitable dairy business in Africa.

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"Energizing" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
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Access to market remains a major constraint posed to most entrepreneurs especially in the agri-food value chain. This inability to connect to buyers, suppliers, and distributors contributes significantl Read More...

Access to market remains a major constraint posed to most entrepreneurs especially in the agri-food value chain. This inability to connect to buyers, suppliers, and distributors contributes significantly to food waste and loss. Thus, it becomes imperative for value chain actors to bridge the existing gap by ensuring an efficient distribution system that links food producers and their produce to markets and consumers. In this episode, Samuel Munguti, the CEO of Farmers Pride, a one-stop online-to-offline marketplace platform that connects village level farmers to relevant information, and credible agriculture services provides insights on some viable paradigms to building an effective and profitable food distribution chain in Africa.

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"Energizing" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
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In this episode, we are joined by internationally acclaimed Chef Pierre Thiam, the founder of Yolele Foods (https://www.yolele.com/) as we explore the dynamics Read More...

In this episode, we are joined by internationally acclaimed Chef Pierre Thiam, the founder of Yolele Foods (https://www.yolele.com/) as we explore the dynamics of food within African culture. Chef Pierre is well-known for his steadfast promotion of African food across the globe and he shares his journey as an African chef showcasing African cultural recipes, successes, challenges, and how he was able to build a reputable brand. He also discusses the importance of showcasing African food to the world rather than hiding it and deeming it inferior to other cultural cuisines. Listen in as Chef Pierre provides critical insights and strategies that African agri-food entrepreneurs can apply not just to scale their businesses, but also to contribute to the global promotion of the African food culture.

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"Energizing" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
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Like all economic ventures, agribusiness is prone to a variety of natural and man-made mishaps that could easily wipe out the entire assets of the business. To this end, insurance is a vehicle through w Read More...

Like all economic ventures, agribusiness is prone to a variety of natural and man-made mishaps that could easily wipe out the entire assets of the business. To this end, insurance is a vehicle through which businesses can thrive. Thus, it becomes imperative for players in the agricultural value chain to have business insurance to mitigate against contingencies and unforeseen risks associated with their enterprises. In this episode, Baron Omiji, the Head of Agricultural Desk at Anchor Insurance provides insights on the need for insurance, and various forms of insurance packages peculiar to agribusinesses.

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"Energizing" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)