NEWSLETTER #49

CFAM Technologies: Ready-to-eat Grain Snacks CFAM Technologies have identified that Africa has the challenge of tackling increased poverty and a lack of food security. Large lower-income groups have the unfulfilled need for an affordable food product that is highly nutritious and long-lasting to support not only child development but also adults in need of nutritious […]

Agrifeed Systems: Cost-effective animal feed production South African-based Agrifeed Systems manufactures a full range of tested and proven feed processing systems that make the manufacturing of animal feed both labour saving and cost-effective. Established in the 1960s, and under the current ownership since 1999, Agrifeed Systems is one of the oldest manufacturers of feed milling […]

Soda King: Drink business franchise opportunity Soda King, a South Africa-based manufacturer of soft drinks, purified still and flavoured waters, fruit juices and speciality malt drinks are offering business people and entrepreneurs across the continent a unique franchise opportunity to establish a bottling plant in their country of choice. Soda King offers an amazing range […]

Vida Longa: The ice cream solution for Africa is here Imagine collecting your soft serve, putting it into your vehicle and driving from Cape Town to Cairo. This is now a reality with Vida Longa. When you arrive in Cairo, you take out your soft serve, nine months later, and serve your customers.   Vida […]

Cherry Irrigation: Quality that grows with care Cherry Irrigation specialises in the design and implementation of all types of agricultural irrigation systems. We are an authority on irrigation and climate control systems for the greenhouse market. Based in the Western Cape of South Africa, we proudly serve a variety of businesses, both large and small, […]

Merlo: Making farming more attractive and efficient! Merlo is a prominent, dynamic, state-of-the-art industrial company, with exclusively private capital for the production of high technology machines. “La Comuna” farm is an example of how technology and innovation make a virtuous, productive process possible. Here, nothing is left to chance and the fairer sex really matters, […]

NviroTek Labs: Chemical analyses for agricultural sectors NviroTek Labs is a world-class analytical facility that offers a range of chemical analyses of soils, water, leaves, feeds, forage, fertiliser, lime, growth media and compost for different agricultural sectors throughout Southern Africa. The required permits are in place to receive samples from most African countries. This independent, […]

Franklin Electric: World-class pumping system solutions Franklin Electric Inc. is the leading manufacturer of world-class pumping systems – providing the highest quality, availability, service, innovation and value for money across the globe. Our high-quality product range includes FPS centrifugal, surface and submersible pumps, Franklin Electric motors and controls, Fhoton Solar Powered pumps, Mono progressing cavity […]

Elead Packaging Solutions: Supplier of packaging machinery More and more emphasis is being placed on community wealth and well-being by African leaders through promoting safer consumption of products by sound processing and packaging methods, as opposed to the consumption of unprocessed and possibly contaminated products. Elead Packaging Solutions and its business partners have the professional […]

ORO AGRI expands product range to accommodate farmers ORO AGRI SA is synonymous with innovation, development and commerciali­sation of a range of highly effective, biorational products providing compe­titive solutions to serve growers’ increasing need to enhance yields and sustain crop health. Our proprietary concept, OROWET® Technology consists of a unique blend of cold-pressed orange oil, […]

Urban Farming: Agripreneurs dig for green gold on rooftops The initiative to create urban farming businesses on vacant roofs was launched more than a year and a half ago by the public-private Johannesburg Inner City Partnership. The soaring “Chamber of Mines” building in central Johannesburg, a hub for South Africa’s mining industry, is a symbol […]

VST Tillers Tractors looking for distributors in Africa VST Tillers Tractors was promoted in 1967 by the VST Group of companies, a well-known century-old business house in South India. We are looking for well-established distributors in Africa to grow the market. Any interested parties please send an email to vstgen@vsttillers.com or exim@vsttillers.com, along with your […]

Kenya Entrepreneur: The one who started a chocolate brand In Kenya, Jazeera Suwani, the founder of Say It With Chocolate, is carving a niche for herself by producing artisan chocolates for vegans and those who are lactose intolerant. The Kenya entrepreneur, Suwani, says, “Making dairy-free chocolate started as a hobby for me because I am […]

Jibu: Bottled-water company on secrets to franchising success This week’s Finding Impact Podcast (FIP) features Randy Welsch, co-founder of Jibu, a bottled-water franchise business with operations in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Zimbabwe. FIP is a weekly series where Andy Narracott (@AndyNarracott) has conversations with people moving the needle in social enterprise. Each episode discusses strategy, […]

The mechanisation of African farms: What needs to be done? The mechanisation of agriculture has become a priority across many African countries as the continent gears up to exploit its well-recognised potential to become the world’s food basket. This comes on the back of the fact that African farming systems remain the least mechanised of […]

Halal industry: Profit-making idea offering opportunities Africa’s large Muslim population presents significant opportunities for manufacturers in the halal industry of food, cosmetics, personal care and pharmaceutical products. Although the word halal is often associated with food, it simply refers to what is permissible in traditional Islamic law and can be applied to any product or […]

Apollo Agriculture: The journey so far for Eli Pollak Eli Pollak is the founder and CEO of Apollo Agriculture, a company launched in 2016 that uses mobile technology, machine learning and remote sensing to deliver customised packages of seed, fertiliser, advice, insurance and credit to small-scale farmers. The company offers a holistic solution to smallholder […]

Lauren Russell Nkuranga starts food business in Rwanda When Lauren Russell Nkuranga arrived in Rwanda with the Nike Foundation in 2012, she had the clichéd western belief that Africa is predominantly a place of war, poverty and disease, and is desperate for foreign-funded charity. But she quickly discovered that many countries on the continent were, […]

Africa Biomass Company: Entrepreneur of the year South African entrepreneur Willem van der Merwe was 10 years old when he started his first business venture – a tuck shop on his father’s farm. Years later, he went on to found Africa Biomass Company (ABC), a land-clearing and wood-chipping business that specialises in recycling waste wood. […]

PetroMan: Fuel management systems for agriculture PetroMan supports the agriculture sector in its desire to improve efficiency and save costs by means of comprehensive, accurate and real-time fuel management. Established in 2001, PetroMan® is one of the leaders in fuel management systems in Africa, and we are highly respected amongst our clients across the continent. […]

Powderplast: Dry powder milling of plastic resins PowderPlast is a team of experts that specialise in dry powder milling (or pulverising) of plastic resins. They are more than willing to help clients with all their milling needs. At our various and unique milling operations, which are strategically-positioned around South Africa, we can accommodate our customer’s […]

Bulk water storage made convenient by Staalboer Staalboer is a Proudly South African company that manufactures steel panel reservoirs for bulk water storage, with capacities and heights ranging from 15,000ℓ to 4,000,000ℓ, and from 1.3m to 4.9m respectively. The structures are fully galvanised and have a life expectancy in excess of 20 years. convenient Bulk […]

Nulandis launches single-dose range in Malawi In a first-for-Africa, the Nulandis single-dose range has been launched by Farmers Organisation Limited (FOL) to meet the unique needs of smallholder growers in Malawi. Specially designed to address issues regarding accuracy, affordability, and quality and safety, the single-dose packs come in a variety of sizes. Each is measured […]

Torre Parts and Components: Only the best Torre Parts and Components manufactures and distributes quality branded parts and components into both the African and global markets. They operate across four distinct market segments namely, Automotive, Commercial, Off-Highway and Industrial. Based in Johannesburg, with manufacturing operations in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, Torre Parts and Components […]

Southern Cross Industries: Water-pumping windmill experts Windmills were one of the first products manufactured by Southern Cross Industries. Our skills and knowledge have been accumulated over nearly 110 years through continuous improvements in design and manufacturing. This on-going quest for excellence positioned Southern Cross as the undisputed, leading windmill manufacturer globally. Our agriculture roots date […]

Lasher: Africa’s number one manufacturer of hand tools Lasher is Africa’s foremost manufacturer of non-mechanical agricultural tools. The South African-based company’s products are available across the continent. The main competitive advantage of Lasher Tools lays in the “Guaranteed quality” of our product. Our products carry the ISO9001 and SABS (South African of Standards) stamp. We acquire the above SABS […]

Mycotoxin in animal feeds and Toxfin by Kemin Drought conditions from 2015 to 2016 have resulted in the lower production of essential crops, especially maize and soybeans. This led to increased stress on crops during growth, which may increase the risk of mycotoxin production. Additionally, as there is also a need for imported raw materials […]

Master Farmers: Leaders and legends The book Master Farmers: Leaders and Legends portrays the success stories of twenty distinguished South African farmers and reflects the path each of them took to reach where they are today. The farmers were nominated by large agribusiness companies according to certain selection criteria. The interviews were done on their […]

Columbus Stainless: Growth in the agriculture industry Stainless steel is found regularly in the processing sector of the dairy industry. It is used in the manufacturing of a range of items like processing equipment and storage tanks. The alloy’s hygienic properties are what makes it indispensable in this industry, and due to its low maintenance […]

Inavit iQ: Adding business value to agri-related industries Inavit iQ (Pty) Ltd is a South African based business consulting company with an international presence providing innovative services in the domains of business strategy, organisation design, leadership excellence, human capital and performance, customer engagement and business metrics. We work in all industries with a primary focus […]

AgriEdge: Getting the agribusiness edge AgriEdge is a non-profit company presenting extensive expert knowledge and experience – gained over many years – in agriculture and other related business fields, AgriEdge has a comprehensive network of associate experts which add value to our services and projects. Our three areas of focus in the company: Agriculture development […]

PPA: Equipment solutions for Africa’s poultry industry Plasson SA (Pty) Ltd, trading as PPA (Poultry and Piggery Appliances), is one of South Africa’s oldest poultry equipment companies. It supplies a wide range of equipment and consumables to livestock farmers across the African continent. PPA is able to offer clients full turnkey solutions on poultry houses, […]

Lemco: Specialised steel fabrication for any shape and size Who is Lemco? LEMCO Holdings Pty (Ltd) is a South African-based company that specialises in all forms of structural steel and is able to produce customised designs according to our clients’ specific requirements. We achieve this by utilising specialised resources from the different companies within our […]

Botala Energy Solutions: Produce cheap electricity from agricultural waste Botala Energy Solutions offers farmers and agribusinesses in Africa an opportunity to cost-effectively generate electricity from agricultural waste. By producing their own power, farmers can drastically reduce (even eliminate) dependence on the national grid. Botala is one of the first engineering companies in South Africa to […]

Power Plastics fumigation sheeting: Ensuring efficiency Power Plastics, a supplier of fumigation sheeting in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond, was recently approached by a large tobacco manufacturer to provide fumigation sheets to cover their tobacco. The team was incredibly responsive and timely supplied hectares upon hectares of sheeting to save the crop from further infestation from […]

Prefab Pro: Prefabricated building, installation and reticulation solutions for better African projects Prefab Pro was established in 2011 to service the African and Asian markets with quality prefabricated structures and installation services. Our range of products will suit applications from housing, warehouses, workshops, hospitals, clinics and much more. We have operated successfully in Africa for […]

Zansta7: Best prices on new left and right-hand drive vehicles Zansta7 Traders is a South African company affiliated with re-exporting new vehicles. These include passenger cars, SUV’s, pick-ups, buses, vans and trucks – all of which come at extremely attractive prices. As the CEO of Zansta7 Traders, Lana Matheson has been dealing in Africa for […]

Spray Pumps by Swartland is a must-have Swartland Spray Pumps, located in Franschhoek, was founded in 1991 by Sarel Swart. We import machines from Teyme, spare parts and fan units from Solteka, and shears and plant thinners from Arvipo. We also developed our own RS Series Spraying Machines. At Swartland Spray Pumps our main focus […]

Pelletising of livestock feeds can make you money by Agricon South African-based Agricon Pelleting is a worldwide supplier of pelletising machinery and feed handling equipment for agri-processing and factories. Agricon was established in 1993 and serves various customers in the animal feed market and the organic material market for fertilisers, composts and other value-added products. […]

Backsaver: Innovative Small-Scale Hand Planter popular throughout Africa   South Africa’s Michris Janse van Rensburg has enjoyed considerable success with his Backsaver hand planter. He has also now launched a revolutionary new fertiliser applicator (see box below) and the Backsaver Combi – a manually-propelled combination seed and fertiliser planter. The products have proved to be […]