Zambian startup eMsika, is an innovative agri-tech company that provides a digital platform tailored to the needs of poultry farmers and a physical store, plans to expand to four new markets soon after strong uptake. “We identified a significant gap in the market for accessible and user-friendly digital solutions tailored specifically to smallholder poultry and livestock farmers,” Mwale told Disrupt Africa. eMsika plans to expand into Tanzania, Nigeria, Egypt and Zimbabwe soon, mainly via its Poultry Manager feature, and is looking for partners. “Farmhouse generates revenue through subscription fees for on-farm technical support and margins from sales. While we’re focused on scaling our user base, we’re also steadily growing our revenue streams,” said Mwale.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 13, 2024 09:11 UTC