Afreximbank sees opportunities in the cotton sector as it hosts partnership’s steering committee
African Export-Import Bank recently hosted a two-day meeting of the Steering Committee of the Partenariat pour le Coton (PPC), a global platform established to support...
Water relief for communal livestock farmers in some parts of Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati...
In a decisive move to strengthen rural livestock farming and deliver on its service commitments, the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development...
Brazil Overtakes U.S. in Soy Exports to China—What’s Next for Global Ag?
As U.S.-China trade tensions continue to simmer, Brazil is quietly stepping into a powerful new role—emerging as China’s preferred supplier of soybeans. With Beijing...
Strengthening Local Food Systems Through Urban Farming and Food Diversity
South Africa’s National Development Plan (NDP) 2030 envisions eliminating poverty and reducing inequality, with economic growth and employment at its core. Among its initiatives,...
Arc Ltd and Klapton Re join forces to expand climate insurance across Africa
ARC Ltd and Klapton Reinsurance Limited (Klapton Re) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Lusaka, Zambia, announcing a new partnership that adds...
Koa’s B Corp Journey Strengthens Commitment to Ghana’s Cocoa Farmers
Koa has shared reflections on its journey to becoming B Corp Certified, working directly with small-scale cocoa farmers in West Africa. The Ghana-based enterprise...
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 Maphakathe
In a timely Pitso webinar hosted on Friday, 11 April, the North-West University (NWU) Business School featured distinguished panellists who discussed the...