Angola increases Special Economic Zone to develop agribusiness and further economic diversification
The country seeks to attract various new businesses that can help them process, distribute, and support farm products.
In summary: The Angolan government has set...
Olam Agri’s Seeds for the Future Wins Sustainability Initiative of the Year Award 2023
Olam Agri in Nigeria, a leading agribusiness in food, feed and fibre, has been recognised for its impactful sustainability investment. The agribusiness’ Seeds for...
The New Global Financing Pact must work for small-scale farmers who feed the world...
The President of the United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Alvaro Lario, today called on world leaders attending the New Global Financing...
Downbeat agriculture business confidence in Q2 2023, but still signs of resilience
All indicators pointed to downbeat conditions ahead of the release of the Agbiz/IDC agriculture business confidence for the second quarter (Q2) of 2023 which...
African Hidden Champions hosts Egypt’s top business leaders
The African Hidden Champions (AHC) initiative has hosted its first “Dinner & Dialogue” in North Africa in Cairo, Egypt. The event is part of...
Mastercard partners with Kenyan bank to launch online marketplace for farmers
Mastercard has partnered with Kenya’s Co-operative Bank to launch an online platform that will see local farmers, first, access farm inputs right on time...
Uganda partners with China and FAO, launches a $12m project to improve farming
Up to 9,600 crop, livestock and fish farmers in Uganda are set to improve their farming ventures following a $12m project that has been...
Remittances and diaspora investments are vital to boost agriculture and rural development : IFAD
“Making the most of remittances and diaspora investments can, paradoxically, curb the need for more to migrate. These flows are great contributors to the...
Tanzania in a multibillion-shilling investment plan to boost barley production and sales
Tanzania has hatched a multibillion-shilling investment plan to revitalize its Kilimanjaro Malting Plant, a move that is poised to benefit barley farmers across the...
VodaPay launches new Deposit and Send Money services on the super app
Two new Deposit and Send Money services have been added to the VodaPay super app. The innovation is the latest step in Vodacom Financial...