Fish markets enhance the dagaa fish trade in the sub region The role of fish markets has been underestimated in many African countries. Not only do these markets provide employment directly to the local popu... 19/09/2016
AAK assist the grass root aquaculturist The Aquacultural Association of Kenya (AAK) established in 2007 is the national umbrella body for all fish farmers in Kenya. It focuses on issues a... 08/09/2016
Africa moving towards innovation and product development in the Fisheries sector. In Africa, women have always played an important role in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, be it in production or marketing of the fish landed... 22/08/2016
Sea cucumbers saving lives: the radical charity giving Madagascan fishing communities hope As fish stocks dwindle, communities that rely on the ocean for their livelihood are struggling to survive. A charity in Madagascar is challenging t... 01/08/2016
Enhancing the supply chain of the octopus’ fishery in Mauritius and Rodrigues and crabs in Madagascar The Minister responsible for fisheries in Mauritius recently announced that in 2016 the octopus’ fishery would be closed for two months (August and... 25/07/2016
The Fishermen Investment Trust (FIT) back on rail The Fishermen Investment Trust was set up in 2006 by the government of Mauritius to cater for the needs of artisanal fishers in Mauritius and Rodri... 12/07/2016
An interview with Mr. Chris Short, SmartFish Mr Chris Short has more than 30 years of professional experience in the field of Business and Trade Development related to the fisheries sector. He... 09/05/2016
An interview with Mr. Keith André, President FPAOI You have recently been elected as the president of the “Fédération des Pêcheurs Artisans de L'Océan Indien” and the Federation has been offic... 09/05/2016
An interview with Amos Omore Country Representative, International Livestock Research Institute, Tanzania The state and future of the livestock sector in Tanzania Birungi:What is ILRI doing in Tanzania in relation to building the capacity of the various value chain actors?Amos: We have been involved in resear... 24/03/2016
An interview with Manu Schärer - Supplier development manager at Nestlé Equatorial Africa Region Ltd The state and future of dairy sector in the EAC: Models that Work and Those that Do Not Birungi:How is Nestlé involved in the dairy business?Schärer: One of Nestlé’s core businesses is Dairy which involves procuring and processing of m... 22/03/2016