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...
A further downside surprise in food inflation to 3.9% y/y in OCT 2025
By Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist, FNB CommercialThe latest update on South Africa’s food inflation shows a further downside surprise to 3.9% year-on-year (y/y)...
Avenews, KMC, and KLMC Launch KSh 2.5B Trade-Financing Model to Transform Kenya’s Livestock Sector
In a bold step to modernize one of Kenya’s most valuable yet underserved industries, Avenews, in partnership with the Kenya Meat Commission (KMC) and...
Emirates Rawabi and ReFarm Global unite to transform agriculture and landscaping in the UAE
In a landmark step toward transforming the UAE’s agricultural and food production landscape, Emirates Rawabi PSC , one of the nation’s leading integrated agribusiness...
COP30: the business case for investing in climate adaptation is compelling
At COP30, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is showcasing new evidence that investing in small-scale farmers to help them adapt and thrive...
Liberia Set to Lead ECOWAS Agricultural Transformation as The African Diaspora Collective Worldwide Launches...
The African Diaspora Collective Worldwide (TADC) is igniting a new era of agricultural transformation in Liberia as Ambassador H.E. Davisha L. Johnson arrives in-country for a...
Rainforest Alliance Mobilizes Private Finance to Drive Sustainable Farming in Mount Kenya
The lush agricultural region around Mount Kenya, long known for coffee, tea and smallholder farming, is the scene of a new drive to mobilize...
FNB adds Swoo Pay for Huawei & Android device users, broadening digital payment access
FNB and RMB Private Bank customers using Huawei or Android enabled devices now have access to a new safe and secure contactless payment option...
Avenews recognized for bridging Kenya’s agricultural financing gap
Avenews, an Agri-trade fintech company transforming Kenya’s agricultural sector, has been recognized as the Leading Fintech in Agri Trade FinancingThe award celebrates Avenews’ pivotal...