How AI is rewriting the rules for smallholder lending
Before sunrise, across small plots of land stretching from the temperate rural heartlands of Southern Africa to the tropical landscapes of East and West...
Agriculture, financial services sustain South Africa’s economic growth momentum in 1Q26
By Thanda Sithole, FNB & WesBank Senior Economist
South Africa’s economy delivered a stronger-than-expected performance in the first quarter of 2026, with agriculture and financial...
A show of resilience as agriculture powers to a 3.9% growth in Q1 of...
By Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist, FNB Commercial
Despite elevated risks emanating from the ongoing Middle East war, animal diseases and inclement weather, South Africa’s...
Champions of Flow: Honoring the AQUA Pros Who Keep Water Moving Worldwide
Xylem Africa is proud to announce that two of its professionals from its Water Solutions & Services (WSS) division are Xylem Champions Circle inductees.
Xylem's...
Mixed fuel outlook as South Africa sees record petrol prices and diesel relief
By Koketso Mano, Ester Ochse and Paul Makube
South Africa’s June 2026 fuel price adjustment has delivered a sharply divergent outcome for consumers and the...
Building generational wealth for farming families requires a balance of farming and financial cycles
By Eric Enslin, CEO of FNB Private Banking and Advisory
One thing that farming families know well is that farming doesn’t follow a straight line....
Jacobs brings sustainability to life through its Wunderbar Project in Tanzania
In the far west of Tanzania, in the lush and fertile region of Kagera, coffee is more than a crop, it is a livelihood,...
Rwanda launches greenhouse crop insurance to protect farmers’ investments
The Government of Rwanda has launched a Greenhouse Crop Insurance product aimed at protecting farmers against losses and boosting investment in climate-smart agriculture.
The insurance...
German-Ukrainian Entrepreneurs Forum 2026: Partnering for Agricultural and Food Sector Growth
DLG connecting agricultural and food industry entrepreneurs from Ukraine and Germany – exchange event within the framework of the German-Ukrainian Agri-Policy Dialogue (APD UA)...
Interest rate hike deepens pressure on South African farmers and food prices amid rising...
South Africa’s agricultural sector is facing renewed financial pressure following the Reserve Bank’s decision to increase the repo rate by 25 basis points to...