It produces 70 per cent of the world's cocoa and yet Africa has very little hand in making the final product - chocolate. But one producer in Sao Tome and Principe is on a drive to become a global brand for African chocolate. A premium chocolate maker in São Tomé and Príncipe

A Jamaican start-up has an innovative solution to help smallholder farmers-many of whom do not have the collateral demanded by financial institutions to access loans-build a track record of their production that is proving better than collateral. FarmCredibly creates a record for farmers based on

The changing climate and extreme weather events are affecting agricultural productivity in Africa to such an extent that a panel of experts are urging governments to prioritise and invest in irrigation to ensure food security. Increased heat spells, coupled with flash flooding and frequent drought

Robert Mugabe - the world's oldest head of state - is dead, politically at least. After 37 years in power, Mugabe, 93, had become almost synonymous with the country he led. Nothing was said about Zimbabwe without a mention of Mugabe: his rule, his candour and his unforgettable one-liners. It was h