African Environment

22/09/2020

It's virtual VMworld - don't miss it.

Join us online for VMworld 2020. Learn about industry hot topics, preview new hands-on labs, and participate in networking events. Mark your calendar.

07/04/2020

Take note...

Those who refuse to comply must be placed in isolation or quarantine for 48 hours pending a warrant from a magistrate.

12/03/2020

World Wide Web inventor never meant it to be used for abuse...

World Wide Web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee has published an open letter warning that continued lack of web access and a growing crisis of online harms are fuelling discrimination and abuse against women and girls — and threatening global progress on women’s rights and empowerment. He highlights...

06/03/2020

When a pandemic occurs, access to reliable information and a plan to disseminate the latest reports across an organisation take on added importance.

14/10/2019

Small-holding farmers and farming entrepreneurs. Contact Agrigrow now...

Growing farming entrepreneurs: Agrigrow works with diverse stakeholders such as government institutions, input suppliers, researchers and extensionists to develop a comprehensive and holistic solutions for emerging and small-holding farmers. Mail us at info@agrigrow.co.za or call 011 656 0693 to find out how you can become part of a growing solution to food and nutrition security.
Farmer's Weekly SA The Fourways Farmers Market

02/10/2019

US -China trade war, slump in commodity prices make for gloomy African outlook.

Most African countries are bearing the brunt of the US-China trade war, as well as a slump in commodity prices which is greatly affecting exporters. This is according to the latest report from ICAEW – the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales – Economic Update: Africa Q3 2019. ...

26/09/2019

See Agrigrow for and farming opportunities in South Africa.

IBM has announced the global expansion of Watson Decision Platform for Agriculture, with AI technology tailored for new crops and specific regions to help feed a growing population. For the first time, IBM is providing a global agriculture solution that combines predictive technology with data from....

11/09/2019

Agrigrow collaboration with Mzansi Fresh.

We deliver our services through active partnerships with small-holder farmers across South Africa, our offerings include agro-processing, training and mentoring of small-holder farmers, Agricultural product sourcing, storage and distribution, and Financing small-holder farming operations.

08/09/2019

Africa's farmers the heart of global economies

African policy makers would do well to re-consider the vast export and development potential presented by agriculture in a food-scare and largely already industrialised world

02/09/2019

Among its commitments to small-holder farmers is our involvement in the Urban Agriculture Programme in partnership with the City of Johannesburg and United Way South Africa. This initiative supports over 200 agricultural cooperatives including over 1000 farmers operating on over 2500 hectares of farm lands in and around the local municipality. The farmers are supported with the provision of land and infrastructure, capacity building, access to market, and institutional coordination.

Agrigrow inspires, organises, up-skills and mentors emerging small-holder farmers into successful agricultural entrepreneurs, in partnership with government, NGOs and caring corporates committed to achieving the ambitious United Nations Sustainable Development Goal to eradicate hunger through improved food security. Agrigrow.co.za
United Nations YOUTH Federation Farmer's Weekly SA Entrepreneur

26/08/2019

Check out Agrigrow and the amazing work they do with small farmers and agri-entrepreneurs.

We deliver our services through active partnerships with small-holder farmers across South Africa, our offerings include agro-processing, training and mentoring of small-holder farmers, Agricultural product sourcing, storage and distribution, and Financing small-holder farming operations.

15/08/2019

Agrigrow is a 100% black owned, Level 1 B-BBEE Contributor. As a good corporate citizen, we are committed to being a principal partner in the transformation of the agricultural sector. Contact www.agrigrow.co.za for more information.

Agrigrow's commitment to the development of small-holder farmers is rooted in our desire to transform subsistence farmers into profitable agricultural entrepreneurs. We identify constraints along the agri-food value chain and work with the farmer to develop innovative local and cost effective solutions.
Contact us at info@agrigrow.co.za for more info.

30/07/2019

About Agrigrow: Committed to the development of small-holder to transform subsistence farmers into profitable . Email: info@agrigrow.co.za for info.

Did you know... In South Africa, Only 10% of the R60-billion horticulture industry is made up of black small-holder farmers? Agrigrow aims to transform subsistence farmers into profitable agricultural entrepreneurs. Need to know more? Email us at info@agrigrow.co.za

26/06/2018

FMF on property rights.

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06/02/2018

Digitisation is a priority for utilities in Africa - see why . . .

New power sector priorities are emerging across Africa, including financing of major power projects, joining the dots between generation and the 650-million 'power poor' and becoming agile in a digital world. Experts convening ahead of Power-Gen & DistribuTech Africa conference and expo met last wee...

09/01/2018

Intel makes a quantum leap: During his keynote address at CES 2018, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich announced the successful design, fabrication and delivery of a 49-qubit superconducting quantum test chip, with the added promise of neuromorphic computing soon.

Intel has reached two milestones in its efforts to research and develop future computing technologies including quantum and neuromorphic computing.

20/12/2017

Cyril Ramaphosa wins, the Rand wins . . .
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Daniel Buntman, head: international banking, retail and business banking at Absa, discusses some of the implications of Cyril Ramaphosa being elected as the president of the ANC.

12/12/2017

Mastercard study shows cash remains kin in South Africa.

More than 51% of South Africa’s informal enterprises have encountered strong customer interest in paying by card — but around 90% of them continue to run as cash-only businesses.