Intelsat, communications satellite services provider, has made a strategic investment in Africa Mobile Networks (AMN), to accelerate the deployment of mobile connectivity to unserved communities across multiple countries in sub-Saharan Africa
Technology
Apple shows positive response to Agrothermal Systems® Technology: NDSU
A new study by the North Dakota State University (NDSU) has compared two years of fresh apples exposed to periodic Thermaculture heat-treatments with conventionally grown apples and concluded that heat-treatments create higher inducible levels of phenolic metabolites and related antioxidant activity
ANDRITZ extrusion technology for shrimp feed production
A variety of factors influence the formulation of a quality shrimp feed recipe; factors such as the environment in which shrimp are raised, their nutritional needs at different stages of development, their feeding behaviours, and of course, raw ingredients utilised all play a part in crafting a feed that will result in maximum growth
Case IH showcases how its equipment can help Tunisia’s farmers
Case IH distributor Agrodis-part of the Hortimag Horticulture group has held a Field Day event in Boussalem, in the Jendouba governorate, to demonstrate how its equipment can help Tunisia’s farmers work their land more efficiently
Nigeria’s Sterling Bank receives US$50mn credit facility
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$50mn line of credit to Nigeria’s Sterling Bank Plc to support micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs)