Democratic Republic of Congo DRC: New stove saves forests by saving fuel (Global Press Journal) admin | August 8, 2022 When Sandra Zuena’s old wood-fired stove finally became so worn out that it needed to be replaced, she decided it […]
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe: Phone-based applications for farmers are gaining popularity—but many barriers remain (IPS News) admin | May 10, 2021 Elizabeth Siyapi is a farmer in Shurugwi, Zimbabwe. Instead of working through agricultural middlemen, she relies on her phone. Before […]
Using online platforms for remote broadcasting admin | May 10, 2021 It can sometimes be difficult for radio broadcasters to meet interview subjects in person. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is […]
Appropriate farming tools for African women farmers admin | April 11, 2021 Our Farmer story from Ghana highlights women farmers who are eagerly adopting new practices. Women who want to succeed with […]
Democratic Republic of Congo DRC: COVID-19 pandemic changes cross-border trade René Barhakaziga Bagalwa | January 18, 2021 Benjamin Bahati is a Congolese businessman who has been selling eggs and chickens imported from Rwanda for the past nine […]
Democratic Republic of Congo DRC: E-commerce develops because of COVID-19 crisis Laetitia Kasongo | January 18, 2021 It is 5:30 a.m. in Goma, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, or DRC. Chris Ayale is a young entrepreneur […]
Celebrating farmers’ creativity and innovation admin | January 18, 2021 This edition’s story from Malawi highlights one woman’s innovation, which can be defined as “a new method, idea, or product.” […]
Burkina Faso Burkina Faso: Mobile phone system helps distribute agricultural inputs to the vulnerable Harouna Sana | October 26, 2020 Wématou Ougue farms in Tiébélé, a village in south-central Burkina Faso more than 150 kilometres from the capital, Ouagadougou. Mr. […]
Tanzania Tanzania: Pastoralists use weather information to plan livestock feeding Sylivester Domasa | January 6, 2020 Peter Kakanji is brushing his teeth, using bristles of a stick as a toothbrush. He looks to the sky for […]
Ghana Ghana: Vegetable farmers use mobile phones to access extension services and better markets Isaac Arkoh | November 24, 2019 It’s a Friday morning full of heat. But Florence Abakah and dozens of other female vegetable farmers are working on […]