No respite for farmers as debt servicing costs escalate following another 50-basis points hike

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) announced another 50-basis points interest rate hike thus bringing the repurchase rate to over a decade high of...

Innovative finance mechanisms are needed to bolster post-settlement support and to drive the success...

Land Reform – As South Africa moves towards establishing effective post-settlement support for land reform beneficiaries, a dedicated endeavour to introduce innovative funding models...

African Development Bank-funded enterprise produces affordable, healthier vegetables using urban rooftop hydroponics

Soupah Kitchen uses resource-smart technology to control the environment for growing lettuce, kale, leafy green, and herbs Africa is highly vulnerable to climate change, and...

African Development Bank approves $11.7 million to facilitate access to fertilizers for African farmers

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank on 16 May 2023 approved a $11.7 million budgetary allocation to the African Fertilizer Financing...

US $100,000 Africa Food Prize 2023 opens for applications

Applications are now open for the US$100,000 Africa Food Prize, an award recognising outstanding individual or institution that is leading the effort to change...

‘Don’t overlook the role of juniors in climate change mitigation efforts’ – Kenyan-born young...

Karen Wanjiru Kimani, a young African ambassador for the environment, has called for policies that will encourage young people to participate in protecting the...

Agrifinance and Investments : Financing of grain storage facilities in Africa by German banks

Agriculture is a vital sector of the economy in Africa, providing food and employment opportunities for millions of people. However, despite the continent's potential...

Uganda microfinance now offers farmers loans with low interest rates than commercial banks

Smallholder farmers across Uganda have welcomed a move by Microfinance Support Center (MSC) to, through cooperative societies, offer them low-cost loans as compared to...

Ethiopian farmers set to benefit from climate-smart initiatives

Against a backdrop of multiple shocks, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, today, signed the Participatory...

Businesses Financed According to Unique Merits

There is no one-size-fits-all in the way lending institutions like FNB South Africa finance businesses, not least agribusinesses. Every client’s business has to tick...
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