From milk to roses, private equity investments in Africa on the rise
From milk churning in Zimbabwe to rose growing in Ethiopia, private equity investments in Africa have returned to pre-crisis levels and should keep rising as funds seek bumper returns in far-flung markets.
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Kenya: Kakamega Farmers to Get Cheap Fertiliser
KAKAMEGA has ordered subsidised fertiliser for distribution to farmers, Governor Wycliffe Oparanya says.
Touring Likuyani subcounty yesterday, he said the shipment will arrive in Kenya before end of this month.
Tanzania: Solar Seaweed Drying Transforms Lives of Zanzibar's Seaweed Farmers
· Seaweed is a vital export for the global cosmetic, food and textile industry
· The growing seaweed industry in Zanzibar was beset by inefficiencies
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Tanzania Should Cash in On Processing Nut
During the 2014/15 season to date, Tanzania has made $225.5 million from exporting 149,742 tonnes of raw cashew nuts.
