Crop quality and quantity are influenced by biotic and abiotic factors. Abiotic factors include soil composition, salinity, acidity, temperature, drought, pollution, humidity, rain, wind, and ultraviolet radiation. Stress caused by unfavorable conditions significantly reduces harvest yields, as plants respond to such conditions by using their energ...

The South African leasing market is constantly evolving as leasing companies and OEMs continue to develop products to meet the ever-changing needs of their customers. Significant growth within the operational leasing market in South Africa is expected as consumers become increasingly aware of the benefits of leasing. The market will be marked by in...

23 Oct 2018  |  Africa

The Role of African Start-ups in Driving Smart Agriculture in the Continent, 2018

The Focus on Sensors and Satellite Imaging is Central to the Adoption of Smart Farming Practices

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The focus of this study is to identify and highlight African start-ups that drive the uptake of smart farming practices and how farmers can make data-driven decisions regarding crop rotation, planting and harvesting time, soil management, and weather prediction. The study offers an analysis of Sub-Saharan Africa, with additional information on the ...

This study focuses on an understanding of smart farming practices and the ways in which farmers can make data-driven decisions regarding crop rotation, planting and harvesting times, soil management, and weather prediction. The study will provide an analysis on the Sub-Saharan African region, with information on Middle East and North Africa added a...

The access to electricity in Africa is well below the global average, presenting a significant opportunity for the development of the energy supply industry, largely in the form of private sector investments in electricity generation. Many African governments are under immense pressure to improve the quality and reliability of electricity supplied ...

14 Mar 2018  |  Africa

Natural Gas Infrastructure and Opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa, 2018

Opportunities Arising from LNG Export and Local Gas-to-Power Projects will Fuel Growth

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Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) offers tremendous potential for exploration, production, and utilisation of natural gas reserves. The region is set to be a hub for natural gas production and export with market potential in Asia-Pacific and Europe. In addition to LNG and pipeline exports, use of gas for power generation and domestic energy demands will dri...

29 Nov 2017  |  Africa

African Artificial Intelligence (AI) Market, 2016

Chatbots Central to Developing an Intelligently Automated Service Delivery Model

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This study provides an analysis of the African Artificial Intelligence (AI) market. The stakeholder scope includes international technology corporations and African start-ups; technology scope includes computer vision, deep learning, machine learning, natural language processing, neural networks, predictive analytics, and robotics; and the end-user...

24 Nov 2017  |  Africa

Future and Impact of Power Storage in Sub-Saharan Africa, 2017

Development of Remote Power Systems and Mobile Connectivity will Drive Uptake of Battery Energy Storage Systems

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Power storage through the use of battery energy storage systems is critical to countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. While the foremost application of battery storage would be in renewable energy-based off-grid power systems for rural electrification and all-round electricity access, batteries are set to play a major role across commercial and industria...

Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is witnessing a surge migration within the region and to other parts of the world such as North America and Europe. As a continent, Africa had a net migration population of over 11 million in 2015, predominantly economic migration. • This has been instrumental in the growing volume of international remittances flowing int...