by jacana | Apr 1, 2026 | News
In November, a user survey was conducted among 100 farmers who use the Portable Solar Pump in three provinces. Some of the results: 99% used. With the exception of one user (whose solar panel broke and had to be replaced), everyone is using the pump. 69% rate...
by jacana | Mar 20, 2026 | News
It is estimated that sub-Saharan Africa has more than 30 million small-scale farmers, all of whom face periods of extreme drought during which they are unable to farm. Their annual investment capital is limited to an average of €400, which they earn from their...
by jacana | Feb 5, 2026 | News
Job Title Head of Sales & Supply Chain portable solar pumps Location Zambia (with frequent regional travel) Sector Solar Energy / Agriculture / International Development The Mission Small-scale farmers in rural Africa are the backbone of the economy, but...
by jacana | Nov 24, 2025 | News
Many small-scale farmers have fruit trees. If fruit trees are not trained and pruned properly, the yield will not be optimal and therefore income will be lower. Jacana has designed a course that combines theory and practice for farmers. The first training courses were...
by jacana | Jun 10, 2025 | News
10 years is quite a milestone and many people thought so with us. During the New Year campaign, a nice amount of money came in through all sorts of channels to throw a nice party with Jacana’s staff and board.Saturday 17 May was the day. Early in the morning, 22...
by jacana | May 2, 2025 | News
Jacana is a non-profit organization based in Petauke and Chipata Zambia. It trains small-scale entrepreneurs so that they can escape from poverty by carefully delivering them the right kind of support. This helps to create employment and set as an example to others...
