Senegal Suspends Potato and Onion Imports to Promote Agricultural Self-Sufficiency
In a bold step toward food sovereignty, Senegal has announced a suspension of both potato and onion imports, starting January 25, 2025. The move,...
African Agriculture Needs a Data Revolution to Fast-Track its Transformation
The future of Africa’s agricultural sector hinges on its ability to leverage data for innovation, efficiency, and resilience, writes Candice Kroutz-Kabongo, Digital Innovations Lead...
New IFAD €3 million loan to create 10,000 rural jobs in Benin
Over 10,000 new jobs will be created by farmers and small rural businesses in Benin, after the country’s largest microfinancing lender PEBCo-BETHESDA signed a...
African economies should adapt to global challenges amid US-China tariff wars
By Steve MaphakatheIn a timely Pitso webinar hosted on Friday, 11 April, the North-West University (NWU) Business School featured distinguished panellists who discussed the...
Under 40s Driving Africa’s Agricultural Revolution: African Agri Council’s 40 Under 40 Initiative Spotlights...
With a significant portion of Africa’s agricultural workforce comprised of individuals under 40, these young innovators are at the forefront of transforming the continent's...
PRASL Project Launches to Advance Regenerative Agriculture in Mozambique
Solidaridad, in partnership with Kvuno, Hiveonline, HEINEKEN Mozambique, and the HEINEKEN Africa Foundation, officially launched the Promoting Regenerative Agriculture for Sustainable Livelihoods (PRASL) project...
Nigeria’s Cross River State second to commence construction of its Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone
Nigeria’s Cross River State became the second to mark construction of a Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone after the country’s Vice President Kashim Shettima and...
African leaders press for fast implementation of the SDGs to drive jobs and inclusive...
The Eleventh Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11) kicked off in Kampala, Uganda, with a powerful call to action on...
Mardouw Olive Estate Celebrates SA’s Highest Ever EVOO World Ranking Points
In the presence of Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Mardouw celebrated their 2024 highest points ever for a South...
Why Frozen Fruits Are Taking Over Supermarket Freezers in 2025
Consumers in 2025 are no longer settling for less when it comes to nutrition. The increasing awareness of diet-linked health issues has led to...