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

Ali MagboulCEO of ASM Process Automation AI has dominated industry talkโ€”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 continentโ€™s vast agricultural potential, post-harvest losses remain a critical challenge, with inadequate storage facilities contributing significantly to these losses. As Africaโ€™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 Dzombeโ€™s Dowa fertilizer plant set for April 2026 launch, aiming to meet Malawiโ€™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 productโ€™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 nationโ€™s industrial and agricultural development. The newly established…

Echoes of Industry: Rediscovering Africaโ€™s Lost Technical Heritage A Journey Through Africaโ€™s Industrial Amnesia”

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

Wheat Snacks: Redefining Zambiaโ€™s Snack Market

For decades, Zambiaโ€™s snack culture has been largely shaped by maize and potato based products. From the popular PAPAโ€™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 Zambiaโ€™s food security and a critical pillar in its economy from…