Image courtesy of @vanessaazar Let’s be real, with the number of influencers out there, it’s hard to figure out just who is worthy of the follow button. But in a sea of thousand social media stars, Cameroonian-Lebanese content creator, Vanessa Azar stands out. The multi hyphenate businesswoman, who is based in Paris and Lagos, is […]
The Smart Money Woman TV Series is a movie adaptation of the best-selling novel on personal finance, The Smart Money Woman, written by Arese Ugwu. Premiering on Africa Magic in September last year, the series is directed by Bunmi Ajakaiye, executive produced by Arese Ugwu the author and produced by Kemi Lala Akindoju, Isoken Ogiemwonyi, Akintunde […]
Webinar: A Multi stakeholder approach to educating girls in vulnerable situations The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE), Plan International African Union Liaison Office, Southern Africa SRHR Trust (SAT) and Rozaria Memorial Trust (RMT) will be hosting a side event titled A Multi stakeholder approach to educating girls in vulnerable situations on 26th July 2021 […]
It’s winter again, and your cattle are going to need something extra. A feed expert gives some advice. Supplementing the natural winter veld and other bulk feed, like hay, that your beef cattle eat is important if you want to make money. The problem is these bulk feeds don’t always contain all the nutrients your […]
Is your farm making enough money? Read this book to find out. It is a guide one of our leading commercial farmers insists every one of his employees first read before he takes them into service. That is how important Turning Vision Into Value by Mike Ward and Allan Price is regarded by some. Ward […]
Not even several instances of livestock theft over the years could dampen Abel Naphtaly’s enthusiasm for farming. Although it was hard, he persevered. Lindiwe Sithole, host of African Farming Season 2, talked to him about the successes and failures that made him the farmer he is today. Naphtaly knows how to spot a good bull. […]
Advocacy thinktank Speak Up Africa and renowned Senegalese fashion label Tongoro joined forces for African LeadHERS – a fashion show held to amplify calls for more commitment to gender equality among stakeholders in the arts and creative sectors. The show took place during the Generation Equality Forum held in Paris, France recently, and was convened by UN Women, with […]
Should you dock the tails of lambs or not? Many vets argue that leaving tails on sheep causes lambs the least harm, even though many farmers argue that docking tails improve conception rates and also reduces blowfly strikes. If you are planning to dock tails, remember always to do it humanely and follow these guidelines. […]
WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU’VE EVER BEEN GIVEN? Cois Harman encouraged me and advised me to stick to what I know best and leave what I do not know. That has worked for me. IF THERE IS ONE THING YOU COULD HAVE DONE DIFFERENTLY, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I wouldn’t have started on communal […]
Lindiwe Sithole, host of African Farming Season 2, had the privilege of witnessing how the legendary Abel Naphtaly farms. “What makes him successful is the way he has gathered wisdom and knowledge over the years, and implements it on his farm every day,” she says. Naphtaly’s passion for farming and his legacy are what drives […]