IT’s AFRICA’S TIME
SEASON 1
A TV series that proves shared value drives growth. Told in our signature cinematic style. Companies driving growth while creating shared value.
ADCOCK INGRAM
We visit Midrand in South Africa’s Gauteng province to meet with Meshack Matswi, a beneficiary of Adcock Ingram’s notable enterprise development Owner-Driver Scheme.
The Owner-Driver Scheme is designed to give people an opportunity to own their own enterprises as part of the Company’s distribution chain. The successful candidates are selected from a rigorous interview process and receive assistance to finance the vehicle/s which they will own. The Owner-Driver Scheme also provides drivers with training in various standard operating procedures, new logistical technologies and other business management skills to ensure that they receive the best chance at success with their business.
The Owner-Driver Scheme is designed to give people an opportunity to own their own enterprises as part of the Company’s distribution chain. The successful candidates are selected from a rigorous interview process and receive assistance to finance the vehicle/s which they will own. The Owner-Driver Scheme also provides drivers with training in various standard operating procedures, new logistical technologies and other business management skills to ensure that they receive the best chance at success with their business.
AECOM
The civil war in Liberia destroyed infrastructure, schools and hospitals, and arrested social development. The current development strategy of Liberia is now the agenda for transformation. The main challenge to education is accessibility, which requires additional schools, rehabilitation of schools that were destroyed and the provision of properly trained teachers.
“IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” visits Liberia, where AECOM is focused on the country’s education infrastructure and is working together with the Government, the World Bank and NGO Plan International to build 67 schools by 2015, and concurrently develop sustainable local capacity in the process.
“IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” visits Liberia, where AECOM is focused on the country’s education infrastructure and is working together with the Government, the World Bank and NGO Plan International to build 67 schools by 2015, and concurrently develop sustainable local capacity in the process.
ALTIUS
The core businesses of Altius are engaged in the essentials of life: energy, water and food. “IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” reports on NuWater, a subsidiary of Altius Holdings, and reviews its innovative 16-inch reverse osmosis technology and the impact that this water cleaning technology has on the Anglo Thermal Coal New Vaal Colliery and that of its surrounding environment.
We also visit the Cape Town Market, another Altius subsidiary, to discuss sustainable management of natural resources and to see how this market is contributing towards facilitating ethical best practices in the South African food commodities sector for farmers and consumers alike.
We also visit the Cape Town Market, another Altius subsidiary, to discuss sustainable management of natural resources and to see how this market is contributing towards facilitating ethical best practices in the South African food commodities sector for farmers and consumers alike.
BAYPORT
The company’s core business model focuses on serving the needs of society. “IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” looks at the story of Olipa Kadege, a Dar Es Salaam teacher who was able to swiftly access finance from Bayport and build up a business to supplement her income and comfortably look after her family whilst serving the needs of her community.
In addition every year, under the “Bayport Change a Life” project, the company endeavours to support communities across the country with over 50 million Tanzanian shillings worth of aid towards orphanages, village schemes like clear drinking water, textbooks for schools, rehabilitation of schools and university scholarships.
In addition every year, under the “Bayport Change a Life” project, the company endeavours to support communities across the country with over 50 million Tanzanian shillings worth of aid towards orphanages, village schemes like clear drinking water, textbooks for schools, rehabilitation of schools and university scholarships.
BMW
BMW is committed to delivering mobility for future generations by taking up the challenge of performing in all three fields of sustainability: economic success, social responsibility and environmental protection.
At BMW, sustainability is more about substance than sentiment and this is reflected in the BMW products and how they impact the environment and the communities in which they operate.
At BMW, sustainability is more about substance than sentiment and this is reflected in the BMW products and how they impact the environment and the communities in which they operate.
CARLSON REZIDOR
In Cape Town and Addis Ababa, we visit a number of Carlson Rezidor Hotels to learn about the company’s Responsible Business initiatives which include providing jobs and training for vulnerable youth, as well as an extensive employee-driven commitment to greener hotels. “In many locations in Africa, we are the first international hotel group to arrive. We focus on inclusive business through employment and people development,” said Inge Huijbrechts, Vice President Responsible Business at Rezidor.
“Many of our hotels are located in cities or beautiful natural surroundings, so it’s important to reduce our environmental footprint. We operate green hotels because we care for our guests, for the local community and the future of the planet — and it makes good business sense too. Responsible Business at Carlson Rezidor is unique because it is driven by our people. All our staff know about Responsible Business, they carry it in their hearts, and they practice it in their day to day jobs.”
“Many of our hotels are located in cities or beautiful natural surroundings, so it’s important to reduce our environmental footprint. We operate green hotels because we care for our guests, for the local community and the future of the planet — and it makes good business sense too. Responsible Business at Carlson Rezidor is unique because it is driven by our people. All our staff know about Responsible Business, they carry it in their hearts, and they practice it in their day to day jobs.”
CITI
In Bolgatanga, in the upper east part of Ghana, lack of access to electricity is a major obstacle to the region’s socio-economic development. Citi Group has provided loan funding to the government of Ghana for its rural Self Help Electrification Program known as SHEP IV.
“IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” travels to the region to talk to the government, commercial and beneficiary stakeholders. We document the structure of the financing and how the program is being implemented and learn how this has expedited access to electricity and impacted positively on both the community and the local economy.
“IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” travels to the region to talk to the government, commercial and beneficiary stakeholders. We document the structure of the financing and how the program is being implemented and learn how this has expedited access to electricity and impacted positively on both the community and the local economy.
CITI
Under the management of Conservation South Africa, SKEPPIES is a small grants fund for the Succulent Karoo Ecosystem Programme. Through an innovative conservation-development partnership that encourages the sustainable use of natural resources, the fund supports economic development that values the natural capital of the Succulent Karoo by assisting entrepreneurs and community groups within priority corridors.
“IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” journeys to Namaqualand in the Northern Cape to visit an eco-tourism venture and a biodiesel plant. These are two SKEPPIES programmes funded by the global bank, Citi, whose commitment to the SKEPPIES Programme has been fundamental to its growth and achievements.
“IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” journeys to Namaqualand in the Northern Cape to visit an eco-tourism venture and a biodiesel plant. These are two SKEPPIES programmes funded by the global bank, Citi, whose commitment to the SKEPPIES Programme has been fundamental to its growth and achievements.
CLOVER MAMA
Clover Mama Afrika is based on a simple concept: empowering caregivers with viable skills, which they, in turn, pass on to others, building sustainable communities. The Clover Mamas are trained in essential skills like cooking, baking, sewing, business management and food-gardening, and receive the necessary tools, equipment and infrastructure to convert these skills into a viable income stream with extensive benefit to their communities.
Currently, the 31 beneficiaries collectively look after thousands of South Africa’s most vulnerable members with food distribution, care and support and counselling. These include children infected or affected by HIV & AIDS and neglected senior citizens.
Currently, the 31 beneficiaries collectively look after thousands of South Africa’s most vulnerable members with food distribution, care and support and counselling. These include children infected or affected by HIV & AIDS and neglected senior citizens.
COCA COLA
In Abuja, “IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” learns about the 5by20 initiative, Coca-Cola’s global commitment to enable the economic empowerment of 5 million women entrepreneurs across the company’s value chain by 2020. We also learn how the women participating in the Nigerian Micro Distribution Centre business model have benefited from this engagement.
“Beyond the impact on their businesses and their finances, we find that as individuals, the women become even more confident. They can contribute not only in terms of finances but in terms of decision making in their households and their communities as well. So they become more productive and more representative as members of communities,” says Clem Ugorji, Public Affairs and Communications Manager, Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited.
“Beyond the impact on their businesses and their finances, we find that as individuals, the women become even more confident. They can contribute not only in terms of finances but in terms of decision making in their households and their communities as well. So they become more productive and more representative as members of communities,” says Clem Ugorji, Public Affairs and Communications Manager, Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited.
COCA COLA FOUNDATION
The Coca-Cola Foundation is committed to sustainable and meaningful engagement with communities across a range of development objectives. Water stewardship plays a significant role in this investment.
“IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” travels to Pakro in Ghana to visit the water treatment and distribution centre – jointly funded by Water Health International and the Coca-Cola Africa Foundation – to learn how this partnership is delivering sustainable and affordable access to safe water for household usage. The feature describes how this initiative has been implemented and reports on the socio-economic impacts for beneficiaries and the local economy.
“IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” travels to Pakro in Ghana to visit the water treatment and distribution centre – jointly funded by Water Health International and the Coca-Cola Africa Foundation – to learn how this partnership is delivering sustainable and affordable access to safe water for household usage. The feature describes how this initiative has been implemented and reports on the socio-economic impacts for beneficiaries and the local economy.
EXXARO
“IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” visits the Exxaro Grootegeluk mine to discuss the company’s commitment to water conservation as part of its greater sustainability strategy, and to take a look at how the organization’s civil engineering, excavation and construction efforts focus on storing and re-using processed water.
We learn about the Grootegeluk Medupi Expansion Project that has been commissioned to exclusively supply coal to Eskom’s new Medupi power station and review the extensive eco-efficient processes being integrated into its construction. We also look at Exxaro’s commitment to communities surrounding their operations and visit the Boitlamo Brick Factory to meet some of the beneficiaries and stakeholders.
We learn about the Grootegeluk Medupi Expansion Project that has been commissioned to exclusively supply coal to Eskom’s new Medupi power station and review the extensive eco-efficient processes being integrated into its construction. We also look at Exxaro’s commitment to communities surrounding their operations and visit the Boitlamo Brick Factory to meet some of the beneficiaries and stakeholders.
IDC
The primary objectives of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) are to contribute to the creation of balanced, sustainable economic growth in South Africa and on the rest of the continent; promoting entrepreneurship through the building of competitive industries and enterprises based on sound business principles. Investment in such ventures also includes an increasing emphasis on social development and environmental sustainability as part of the core business strategy.
Ohorongo Cement in Namibia is supported by an industrial loan from the IDC and is the sole cement producer in the country and the biggest employer in the region. “ITS AFRICA’S TIME” visits the plant to take a look at how the local economy has benefited from job creation, infrastructural and social development. We also learn about the plant and how its innovative design and use of alternative energy sources have made it the most CO2 efficient cement producer in the world.
Ohorongo Cement in Namibia is supported by an industrial loan from the IDC and is the sole cement producer in the country and the biggest employer in the region. “ITS AFRICA’S TIME” visits the plant to take a look at how the local economy has benefited from job creation, infrastructural and social development. We also learn about the plant and how its innovative design and use of alternative energy sources have made it the most CO2 efficient cement producer in the world.
LOZANE FARMS
In Northern Mozambique we meet with Lozane Farms, a local seed supplier working together with the government and USAID to drive sustainable livelihoods, food security and environmentally responsible farming practice in the region. “I would describe small-scale farmers as small business units,” says Bakir Lozane, Founder and CEO of Lozane Farms, “and like any other business unit, they go into business to grow.
Coupled with the fact that it’s difficult for these small business units, which is the biggest network in agriculture in the country, to access finance, their lack of know-how is a great challenge to their growth. In addition, there is also a huge lack of improved quality seed available.”
Coupled with the fact that it’s difficult for these small business units, which is the biggest network in agriculture in the country, to access finance, their lack of know-how is a great challenge to their growth. In addition, there is also a huge lack of improved quality seed available.”
MAERSK
Whilst Nigeria is the leading economy of West Africa, its lack of transport infrastructure poses a major obstacle to optimum business development. “IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” visits the port of Apapa in Lagos to meet with Danish-based Maersk Group and to review how infrastructural developments in the port have enabled Maersk to introduce the efficiently-designed WAFMAX vessels.
The feature describes the onboard cranes designed to load and discharge in any West African terminal, the ability to berth without relying on local tugs, and the decrease in SO2 emissions through reduced turnaround times. The WAFMAX vessels are therefore significantly more efficient and self-reliant than any other large-volume carrier ships.
The feature describes the onboard cranes designed to load and discharge in any West African terminal, the ability to berth without relying on local tugs, and the decrease in SO2 emissions through reduced turnaround times. The WAFMAX vessels are therefore significantly more efficient and self-reliant than any other large-volume carrier ships.
MEDICLINIC
Mediclinic’s sustainability strategy integrates economic, social and environmental performance and its CSI policy is built around public-private partnerships, joint ventures and volunteerism.
“ITS AFRICA’S TIME” travels to the Northern Cape to learn about the Mediclinic Kimberley cataract project where a team of private specialist Ophthalmologists assist with the backlog of cataract operations in the province enabling a broader section of South African society with access to quality healthcare. The documentary also reports on the Best Care… Always! campaign, an initiative supporting Southern African healthcare organisations to implement current best practice interventions which ensure patient safety and sustainable healthcare management.
“ITS AFRICA’S TIME” travels to the Northern Cape to learn about the Mediclinic Kimberley cataract project where a team of private specialist Ophthalmologists assist with the backlog of cataract operations in the province enabling a broader section of South African society with access to quality healthcare. The documentary also reports on the Best Care… Always! campaign, an initiative supporting Southern African healthcare organisations to implement current best practice interventions which ensure patient safety and sustainable healthcare management.
MOTA-ENGIL
Socio-economic growth and development in Malawi is contingent on infrastructural investment. “IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” travels to Southern Malawi and Likoma Island to observe the impact of Mota-Engil’s extensive road rehabilitation programs.
The Chikhwawa–Bangula road is a very important resource as it is a north-south corridor and provides access to the border of Mozambique in the south and subsequently affords land-locked Malawi with access to the sea. The provision of cheaper more efficient transport services enables faster access for goods and people and facilitates more competitiveness in the marketplace.
The Chikhwawa–Bangula road is a very important resource as it is a north-south corridor and provides access to the border of Mozambique in the south and subsequently affords land-locked Malawi with access to the sea. The provision of cheaper more efficient transport services enables faster access for goods and people and facilitates more competitiveness in the marketplace.
MOTA-ENGIL TETE
Starting in the province of Tete, we visit the construction of the New Tete Bridge over the Zambezi River. The existing bridge is not adequate for the province’s traffic and Mota-Engil has worked with the Mozambican government in a public-private partnership to build this new bridge over the Zambezi which will become the main link between Zambia and Malawi to Beira port, as well as linking Zimbabwe to Mozambique.
We then travel to Manica where a road rehabilitation project is being implemented to link Chimoio and Espungabera near the Zimbabwean border. This road will enable the socio-economic development of many rural areas in the region by improving mobility for the communities and linking agricultural areas to tourist destinations. We also talk to Dr Anna Paula Ferreiro, a local government representative, about the planned community centre in Tete, partly funded by the Manuel Antonio Da Mota Foundation.
We then travel to Manica where a road rehabilitation project is being implemented to link Chimoio and Espungabera near the Zimbabwean border. This road will enable the socio-economic development of many rural areas in the region by improving mobility for the communities and linking agricultural areas to tourist destinations. We also talk to Dr Anna Paula Ferreiro, a local government representative, about the planned community centre in Tete, partly funded by the Manuel Antonio Da Mota Foundation.
MUTUAL & FEDERAL
Mutual & Federal is Southern Africa’s oldest short-term insurer and another key player in the region’s financial services industry. The Tswelopele project is the first agricultural socio-economic development project of this nature undertaken by Mutual & Federal and links closely to the company’s core business specialization in agricultural asset insurance. The project was established on land donated by the Bekker Agricultural Boarding School with the aim of providing additional employment and fresh produce to the dependents of their staff members.
“IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” visits the Tswelopele farm to see how the project has been implemented. We also discuss how this small-scale farming is helping to alleviate poverty and create employment in the area and learn about its social and commercial plans for the future.
“IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” visits the Tswelopele farm to see how the project has been implemented. We also discuss how this small-scale farming is helping to alleviate poverty and create employment in the area and learn about its social and commercial plans for the future.
NEXIM
In Nigeria, “IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” meets with a number of small and medium enterprises in the manufacturing, solid mineral extractions and services industries across the country. These businesses are expanding through access to long-term, low-interest financing from NEXIM, the Nigerian Export-Import Bank, enabling them to build export capacity and increase local job creation and skills.
Says Roberts Orya, CEO of NEXIM Bank, “SMEs have the capacity to generate foreign exchange, create work for Nigerians and reduce poverty. So they are absolutely the engines of growth…and there is huge potential.”
Says Roberts Orya, CEO of NEXIM Bank, “SMEs have the capacity to generate foreign exchange, create work for Nigerians and reduce poverty. So they are absolutely the engines of growth…and there is huge potential.”
OCEANA
Oceana’s commitment to sustainability spans the scope of its operations. “IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” looks at the company’s participation in the WWF Responsible Fisheries Alliance and the impact this alliance has on the management of depleting marine resources.
We also visit Oceana’s largest ship, The Desert Diamond, to investigate the company’s transformation journey through training and skills development as part of its South Africanisation programme, as well as its commitment to black economic empowerment through employee ownership and the Khula trust. We then travel to Lamberts Bay to learn about the impacts of Oceana’s community engagement through the local French fry factory.
We also visit Oceana’s largest ship, The Desert Diamond, to investigate the company’s transformation journey through training and skills development as part of its South Africanisation programme, as well as its commitment to black economic empowerment through employee ownership and the Khula trust. We then travel to Lamberts Bay to learn about the impacts of Oceana’s community engagement through the local French fry factory.
OLD-MUTUAL
The first feature showcases the LEAP schools where the Old Mutual Foundation has invested R14.7 million since its inception in 2004. LEAP has achieved remarkable success in providing promising youth with a supportive environment in which to learn, grow and develop into the future leaders of South Africa.
“IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” also visits the Bulungula cooperative located on the rural South African Wild Coast. The Foundation has provided funding and mentorship to the Bulungula Incubator since 2008, empowering local women with entrepreneurial opportunities to improve the lives of their families and communities. Its 20 women farmers now produce about 25 tons of lemongrass per year.
“IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” also visits the Bulungula cooperative located on the rural South African Wild Coast. The Foundation has provided funding and mentorship to the Bulungula Incubator since 2008, empowering local women with entrepreneurial opportunities to improve the lives of their families and communities. Its 20 women farmers now produce about 25 tons of lemongrass per year.
OMIGSA
“IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” talks to representatives from the Old Mutual Investment Group South Africa (OMIGSA) as well as stakeholders from the Department of Energy to find out more about the country’s plans and developments in the field of renewable energy.
In South Africa, the government’s target for 2014 is to have 14% of national power produced from renewable sources and “IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” learns how OMIGSA is working together with the government to direct capital towards addressing this long-term.
In South Africa, the government’s target for 2014 is to have 14% of national power produced from renewable sources and “IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” learns how OMIGSA is working together with the government to direct capital towards addressing this long-term.
PPC
PPC Ltd is the leading supplier of cement in Southern Africa and a company committed to sustainable Local Economic Development projects across four basic pillars; job creation/enterprise development, poverty alleviation, education and healthcare in the communities in which it operates.
”IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” visits Time for Change in Gauteng, Johannesburg, which provides former commercial sex workers and homeless youth with opportunities for training, enabling them access to formal employment. “ITS AFRICA’S TIME” also takes a look at how the Kimberley branch of the Field Band Foundation trains youth from marginalized areas through the creativity and discipline of music and dance.
”IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” visits Time for Change in Gauteng, Johannesburg, which provides former commercial sex workers and homeless youth with opportunities for training, enabling them access to formal employment. “ITS AFRICA’S TIME” also takes a look at how the Kimberley branch of the Field Band Foundation trains youth from marginalized areas through the creativity and discipline of music and dance.
PROCTER & GAMBLE
In Vaalwater, Limpopo, we visit a Primary and a Secondary School, both of which have benefited from P&G’s outreach campaign for girls. The objective of the Always Keeping Girls in School campaign is to empower female learners and to keep them in school by providing them with puberty education, Always sanitary protection, access to educational resources and motivation to stay in school.
The campaign currently reaches 20 000 girls in South Africa and Kenya and since 2006 has touched the lives of over 80 000 girls around the world.
The campaign currently reaches 20 000 girls in South Africa and Kenya and since 2006 has touched the lives of over 80 000 girls around the world.
ROYAL BAFOKENG NATION
The Royal Bafokeng Nation, a community within the Rustenburg Valley of South Africa’s North West Province, emphasizes education as part of a broader plan to make society and the economy more self-sustainable. The Bafokeng vision for education reform includes interventions in literacy and numeracy, mother-tongue instruction in the early grades, effective school management and strong parental involvement.
“IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” visits Lebone II to learn about the nation’s flagship college as well as the extensive opportunities it provides to pupils, teachers, and school leaders in the surrounding schools and community.
“IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” visits Lebone II to learn about the nation’s flagship college as well as the extensive opportunities it provides to pupils, teachers, and school leaders in the surrounding schools and community.
SANLAM
The objective of the Sanlam Foundation is to contribute towards the upliftment of South African society, with an emphasis on building a healthy nation and facilitating a sustainable future for all. Education, therefore, is a key focus of the Sanlam Foundation and HIV&AIDS education forms part of this commitment.
“IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” visits Centenary High School in Durban to look at the Sanlam-sponsored HIV&Me program and to see how this innovative schools-based intervention is impacting on participants, educators and learners. We also learn about HIV&Me’s extended community engagement through the Family Support Program and how this contributes toward the holistic provision of HIV prevention and management education in these communities.
“IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” visits Centenary High School in Durban to look at the Sanlam-sponsored HIV&Me program and to see how this innovative schools-based intervention is impacting on participants, educators and learners. We also learn about HIV&Me’s extended community engagement through the Family Support Program and how this contributes toward the holistic provision of HIV prevention and management education in these communities.
SIEMENS
On 18 July, Nelson Mandela International Day, “IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” visited Mvezo, Mandela’s birthplace in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province, where Siemens is investing in education and the construction of the Mandela School of Science and Technology.
Activities included a tour of the completed facilities, the donation of the Sports Pavilion to the community represented by Chief Mandela, and tree planting by VIPs and community members. The children of Mvezo also had the opportunity to engage in science experiments and computer lessons and to talk about their educational aspirations that will be made possible by the school.
Activities included a tour of the completed facilities, the donation of the Sports Pavilion to the community represented by Chief Mandela, and tree planting by VIPs and community members. The children of Mvezo also had the opportunity to engage in science experiments and computer lessons and to talk about their educational aspirations that will be made possible by the school.
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
More than 60 per cent of the labour force in countries across Africa works in agriculture, yet the sector accounts for just 20 per cent of the continent’s gross domestic product. Standard Chartered is a leading international banking group committed to building a sustainable business over the long term and with a key focus on strategic agricultural development.
“IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” travels to Zambia to learn about the bank’s ‘Input Finance’ and ‘Finance Against Warehouse Receipts’ interventions and to review how these financial services, which provide sustainable financing solutions that incorporate small-holder farmers, can play a significant role in increasing productivity in the African agricultural sector.
“IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” travels to Zambia to learn about the bank’s ‘Input Finance’ and ‘Finance Against Warehouse Receipts’ interventions and to review how these financial services, which provide sustainable financing solutions that incorporate small-holder farmers, can play a significant role in increasing productivity in the African agricultural sector.
VALE
In Mozambique, “IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” meets with Brazilian mining giant Vale to learn about the company’s inclusive business strategies around mining and infrastructure, as well as the impacts of its investments in rail logistics for the region’s socio-economic development.
Vale’s mission is to transform natural resources into economic development with an emphasis on sustainability for people and the environment. In Mozambique, the objective is to focus on economic growth in the context of skills development and community upliftment for the local people.
Vale’s mission is to transform natural resources into economic development with an emphasis on sustainability for people and the environment. In Mozambique, the objective is to focus on economic growth in the context of skills development and community upliftment for the local people.
WOOLWORTHS
Woolworths, through its Good Business Journey, has a comprehensive plan to make a difference in six priority areas: sustainable farming, water, energy, waste, social development and transformation. As part of the company’s CSR investment, Woolworths was the first and main donor to the Cape Town-based Clothing Bank, which is successfully using clothing excesses to deliver training and enterprise development to local women.
“IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” also reports on Farming for the Future, a Woolworths shared value intervention that is intrinsically linked to the retailer’s core business, whilst impacting positively on the environment, communities and Woolworths’ clientele.
“IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” also reports on Farming for the Future, a Woolworths shared value intervention that is intrinsically linked to the retailer’s core business, whilst impacting positively on the environment, communities and Woolworths’ clientele.
YARA
With agriculture as the backbone of Ghana’s economy, the Ghana Grains Partnership (GPP), initiated by Yara in 2008, plays an essential role in strengthening the market through improved infrastructure, closer collaboration and improved efficiency throughout the grain value chain.
The emphasis is on food crop production, especially maize, and “IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” meets with the role-players of the Farmers’ Association “Masara N’Arziki” to discuss the benefits of this association, including credit for inputs, guaranteed, purchase price for outputs, quality extension services and training. We are also shown how yield levels have steadily been rising, and establish that in 2012 the association was Ghana’s biggest maize producer with 8,300 farmers on 11,600 ha of land.
The emphasis is on food crop production, especially maize, and “IT’S AFRICA’S TIME” meets with the role-players of the Farmers’ Association “Masara N’Arziki” to discuss the benefits of this association, including credit for inputs, guaranteed, purchase price for outputs, quality extension services and training. We are also shown how yield levels have steadily been rising, and establish that in 2012 the association was Ghana’s biggest maize producer with 8,300 farmers on 11,600 ha of land.