Malawi has begun solar-powered irrigation in arable land expanses along the Lake Malawi
Technology
Ugandan university designs low-cost multipurpose tractor
Uganda’s Makarere University has designed the MV Mulimi – a multipurpose tractor for African farmers
Ignitia teams up with BCtA to deliver text message weather forecasts to farmers
Social enterprise Ignitia has joined the Business Call to Action (BCtA) to deliver tropical weather forecasts via text messages to farmers in West Africa
PEPZ promotes local procurement in Zambia
Leaders of Zambia’s largest and most economically important companies met recently to discuss how they could increase their business with local suppliers in the country
Sustainable machine design recommended by ISO
Integrating sustainability in machine design will go a long way in ensuring environmental safety standards are maintained