SeedlinkReducing The Technology Gap in Africa: A Practical ApproachThe rapid technological advances witnessed over the past 30 years has enabled unprecedented growth and productivity in nearly every aspect…Feb 6, 2019Feb 6, 2019
SeedlinkMicrofinance Institutions: Financing The Next Generation of African Businesses At A CostAvailable financing opportunities remain limited for small-to-medium sized enterprises (SME) in Africa, which includes smallholder farmers…Jan 25, 2019Jan 25, 2019
SeedlinkWhy Chinese soft-power in Africa isn’t soft at allOver the past couple of years, Chinese investment in Africa has turned many heads as they aim to widen their influence around the world…Jan 9, 20191Jan 9, 20191
SeedlinkThe Foreign Fail? The Foreign Aid DilemmaOften, the intentions behind the institution of Foreign Aid are pure, as more affluent countries organise and send various sorts of goods…Dec 26, 2018Dec 26, 2018
SeedlinkWhy Development Initiatives in Africa Have FailedOver the past half century, African countries have been recipients of what has come to be known as “Development Aid”. This sort of aid…Dec 20, 20181Dec 20, 20181
SeedlinkThe Seedlink Model: Navigating Malawi’s Maize MazeIn our previous post, we discussed the various complex issues affecting Malawi’s maize supply chain such as restricted access to markets…Dec 5, 2018Dec 5, 2018
SeedlinkMalawi’s Maize Maze: Understanding Malawi’s Intricate Maize Supply-ChainAs Malawi’s population is predicted to exponentially increase over the next 50 years, government officials are seeking to maximise revenue…Nov 23, 2018Nov 23, 2018
SeedlinkThe Malawi Mystery: Reversing A Sluggish Trade BalanceTrade has been an obstacle for many developing African countries, particularly for those who export. A number of bilateral and multilateral…Nov 14, 2018Nov 14, 2018
SeedlinkWhy Africa Needs to Trade With ItselfGradual efforts have been made by the European Union (EU) and other international organisations to facilitate African exports by reducing…Nov 8, 20181Nov 8, 20181