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Author: Njenga Hakeenah

I have 10 years of experience in multimedia journalism and I use the skills I have gained over this time to meet and ensure goal-surpassing editorial performance. Africa is my business and development on the continent is my heartbeat. Do you have a development story that has to be told? Reach me at njenga.h@theexchange.africa and we can showcase Africa together.

A large arch concrete dam. There are several power generation projects planned to increase access to electricity in Africa. www.theexchange.africa

Africa’s mega power generation projects to light up Dark Continent

Energy July 1, 2020

It is almost impossible to run a business without power which makes it hard for the continent’s small businesses .…

A railway track. Africa’s railways infrastructure will be a key contributor to the success of the AfCFTA. www.theexchange.africa

Africa’s railways infrastructure key to AfCFTA success

Infrastructure July 1, 2020

The entire African railway network is estimated at about 75,000 km going by current AU data…

A seaport. East Africa is undertaking several mega projects ranging from port expansions to railway systems and airports. www.theexchange.africa

Largest infrastructure projects in East Africa

Infrastructure July 1, 2020

The East African region is transforming with multibillion dollar projects planned or already underway in the different sectors of their economies. …

Africa’s mini-grid sector offers huge investment opportunities

Energy July 1, 2020

90 per cent of the global population without access to electricity will be concentrated in the SSA…

A transport viaduct. Africa has ambitious plans to connect countries through various road and railway infrastructure. www.theexchange.africa

Connecting Africa through ambitious transport infrastructure projects

Infrastructure July 1, 2020

These developments will greatly enhance the implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) …

Preparing a field for planting using a tractor. Africa should embrace mechanisation which includes irrigation systems, food processing and related technologies and equipment to increase agricultural productivity. www.theexchange.africa

It’s time Africa mechanises agriculture to meet food demand

Economic Growth June 25, 2020

With Africa’s population expected to double by 2050, the continent must embrace modern technology to increase productivity.

More than 70 per cent of Africa’s food is grown on smallholder farms with the backbreaking physical labour majorly undertaken by women. The continent’s food production involves the hoe more than it does mechanised labour leading to decreased output.

One thing to note is that mechanisation is not limited to tractors but it also includes irrigation systems, food processing and related technologies and equipment in the agricultural production chain.

Read: COVID-19: Millions of smallholder farmers facing tough times ahead

According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), agricultural mechanisation is the application of mechanical technology and increased power to agriculture to enhance the productivity of human labour and often to achieve results well beyond the capacity of human labour.

This includes the use of tractors of various types as well as animal-powered and …