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Sven Hermans gives an overview of Ponea’s marketplace, a platform dedicated to creating better, more timely and affordable access to healthcare in Kenya, as well as the whole African continent. He also talks about investment opportunities in the African healthcare sector, as Ponea is now looking for impact investors, corporate investors and venture capitalists to push its mission and vision forward.

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Kenya Packaging Industry: Silafrica Discusses the Cost Savings of Thin Wall Packaging in Big Pharma

January 25, 2023

The market forces in the pharmaceutical industry are shifting towards more sustainable packaging options as consumers are becoming more conscious of their impact on the environment and are demanding more eco-friendly products. Pharmaceutical companies that invest in recyclable packaging will not only be able to meet consumer demands, but also stay ahead of their competitors.

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Silafrica Kenya Talks Navigating Changes in the FMCG Value-Creation Model Through Packaging

January 16, 2023

The fast-moving consumer goods industry is facing a number of changes in the value-creation model that will affect how companies operate and how they create value for consumers. Silafrica, the leading manufacturer and supplier of the most innovative and sustainable packaging solutions in Kenya and East Africa talks navigating those changes.

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KAEA: Silafrica’s Game Changing Fruit and Vegetable Export Crates Win Packaging Innovation of the Year

January 5, 2023

Silafrica, the leading manufacturer of FMCG packaging solutions in East Africa, is proud to announce that our foldable export crates for fruit and vegetables, a game changing solution in the sector, were recently awarded the Packaging Innovation of the Year at the Kenya Avocado Excellence Awards (KAEA).

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Kenya Agriculture: Osho Chemical Industries to Build Further Capacities in the Region

January 3, 2023

Manoj Shah shares his assessment of the agriculture sector in Kenya and discusses building further capacities in the region. Osho Chemical Industries is the leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of crop protection, animal health products, public health, industrial chemicals, farm equipment, allied products and services in the country.

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Osho Chemical Industries: Providing Support to the Agriculture Sector in Kenya and the Region

January 3, 2023

Manoj Shah, Owner of Osho Chemical Industries Ltd, gives an overview of the company. Osho Chemical Industries is the leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of crop protection, animal health products, public health, industrial chemicals, farm equipment, allied products and services in Kenya.

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“Is Africa Cross-Border Lending Under Threat?” by Akosua Akowuah of AB & David Africa

November 22, 2022

The decision of the High Court in Uganda in the recent case of HAM ENTERPRISES V DIAMOND TRUST BANK (U) AND DIAMOND TRUST BANK (K) LTD has sent the financial sector reeling for cover. Incidentally, the controversial decision in Ham’s case was made at a time when an increase in potential cross-border lending in Africa was anticipated; and the continent was in transition buoyed by the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).

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Silafrica Kenya: Sustainable Plastic Packaging Solutions for Sustainable Cities and Communities

November 4, 2022

From the World Bank 2021 report, Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, produces 2400 tons of solid waste daily. Out of this, 840 tons is plastic waste. Only 45% of the total waste is recycled or converted to another valuable form out of an 80% target. This represents the ground truth in the major cities across Kenya and East Africa in general.

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Zamara Group: A Leading Provider of Financial and Insurance Solutions in East Africa

October 18, 2022

Sundeep Raichura discusses upcoming expansion plans for Zamara Group, a leading provider of a wide range of services including: pension and insurance solutions, actuarial services, retirement funds administration and management, etc. He also discusses insurance and pensions penetration in Kenya and East Africa, and shares his vision for the future of Zamara in Africa.

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Zamara Group: Providing Actuarial Services, Pensions, Medical and Insurance Solutions Across Africa

October 18, 2022

Sundeep Raichura, Group CEO at Zamara Group, presents the diversified financial services firm and discusses expansion plans across the African continent.