FNB’s AgencyPlus surpasses R27 million in transactions through township agent stores
South Africans are taking advantage of banking services in their communitiesFNB’s AgencyPlus is helping communities thrive by bringing banking services closer to their...
€2.75B in East African Agri-Exports at Risk as Only 15% Meet Traceability Requirements
€2.75 billion in export earnings is now at risk for East Africa as global markets tighten enforcement of traceability and due diligence rules. The...
South Africa’s Wheat Farmers Face Surging Input Costs and Slumping Global Prices
Wheat producers in South Africa are sounding the alarm as soaring production costs and a collapse in global wheat prices place unprecedented pressure on...
Agriculture indicators on a high as 2025 draws to a close – positive outlook...
South Africa’s agriculture sector is ending 2025 on a strong note, signalling optimism for the year ahead.After a tough 2024, which saw an 8.7%...
SA Wheat Farmers at Breaking Point as Tariff Decision Stalls, Grain SA Warns
South Africa’s wheat industry is under severe pressure and facing mounting financial strain due to a prolonged delay in reviewing the wheat import tariff,...
Agriculture on the mend after three consecutive quarters of positive GDP growth in 2025
By Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist, FNB CommercialSouth Africa’s agriculture sector is set for a complete rebound in GDP for 2025 after posting sharp...
Asset Bridge Capital Announces New Lease-to-Own Solution to Support South Africa’s Underserved Farmers and...
Asset Bridge Capital has announced a scalable lease-to-own financing solution aimed at addressing one of the biggest barriers facing South Africa’s small and mid-sized...
New report by RMB highlights investment opportunities to set Africa on a course for...
A new report by Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), one of the leading African corporate and investment bank has outlined a bold and data-driven assessment of...
Bridging the Gap: How Fintech Can Empower Africa’s Informal Agricultural Workforce
Africa’s agricultural sector is undergoing a rapid digital transformation. From supply-chain tracking tools to mobile-based marketplaces, technology is reshaping how food is grown, moved,...
Building resilience through integrated trade
South Africa's agricultural trade performance tells an impressive story. Currently, approximately 44% of this country’s agricultural exports flow into African markets, making the continent...