From talking about AI to using it: Why Milling Needs Prediction, not hype !

Ali MagboulCEO of ASM Process Automation AI has dominated industry talk—but milling needs prediction, not hype. Real value comes only when AI is built on automation, a strong OT network, one…

Grain storage challenges in Africa: Innovations for a Growing Market.

Despite the continent’s vast agricultural potential, post-harvest losses remain a critical challenge, with inadequate storage facilities contributing significantly to these losses. As Africa’s population grows and the demand for food…

Malawian Biggest Rice Mill Owner and Businessman Napoleon Dzombe to launch Dowa fertilizer plant in 2026

Napoleon Dzombe’s Dowa fertilizer plant set for April 2026 launch, aiming to meet Malawi’s national fertilizer demand and cut imports. Omokolade Ajayi Credits : African Billionaire Malawian businessman and industrialist…

Optimizing Grain Milling Operations: Key Strategies for Efficiency

Understanding Grain Milling Grain milling involves several stages, including cleaning, conditioning, grinding, and sifting. Each stage plays a crucial role in ensuring the final product’s quality and consistency. Understanding the…

Bridging the Gap Between Management and Execution

November 10, 2025 Bert Oosthuizen Business Owner: Grain Storage Projects – Africa and AgriSphere Enterprises (Uganda) In any project especially when working on behalf of a client the success of…

President HH Commissions TRADE KING’S Glucose and Starch Processing Plant in Chongwe

Zambia has become the third country in Africa to commission a glucose and starch processing plant, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s industrial and agricultural development. The newly established…

Echoes of Industry: Rediscovering Africa’s Lost Technical Heritage A Journey Through Africa’s Industrial Amnesia”

Agatha Nayame Echoes of Industry rediscovering Africa’s Lost Technical Heritage from Stone Mills to Steel Giants a Forgotten Industrial Edge and my journey Through Africa’s Industrial Amnesia” From Stone Mills…

Wheat Snacks: Redefining Zambia’s Snack Market

For decades, Zambia’s snack culture has been largely shaped by maize and potato based products. From the popular PAPA’s by Yoyo Foods to a wide range of corn chips and…

Alternative Grains Are Revolutionizing Nutrition and Climate Resilience in Africa

Post COVID-19 pandemic, consumer behavior across Africa has undergone a profound transformation. A heightened awareness of health and nutrition has driven demand for foods that not only nourish but also…

Modernizing Zambia’s Grain Value Chains: A National Imperative

By Agatha NayameDirector, Ammy Heinstain | Founder, Zambia Emerging Manufacturers and Food Processors Network Grain is the backbone of Zambia’s food security and a critical pillar in its economy from…