Pakistan to invest US $1bn in Tanzania
Pakistan has announced plans to invest US $1billion in Tanzania during the next five years, following the launch of the Tanzania-Pakistan Business Council (TPBC).The...
AATI: an innovative initiative to transform African agriculture
As the current crises and disruption in food networks lay bare most African countries’ dependence on food imports, it has become critically urgent to...
EIB, Stantec partner to support agriculture climate resilience in Morocco
Consultancy firm Stantec and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have partnered for a climate action project in Morocco.The two have inked an agreement that...
Russia/Ukraine grain export deal promises major benefits for Africa
If Russia keeps to the deal it has signed with Ukraine allowing for the resumption of grain exports, much needed relief will be provided...
Kenya’s horticulture exports fall Sh35bn on poor avocado fruit, lower volumes
Horticulture earnings in Kenya dropped by Sh32 billion in the first half of the year on the back of reduced returns from flowers, vegetables...
Agricultural Bank of Egypt, Faiyum Sugar Works Company ink to finance sugar beet farmers
The Agricultural Bank of Egypt (ABE) and the Faiyum Sugar Works Company have signed a cooperation protocol to finance sugar beet farmers in Fayoum...
SA avocados 40% cheaper due to 157% increase in harvest
Avocados in South Africa are this season 40% cheaper than last year ago after harvested volumes rose by 157% over the same period.This year,...
ADB Ghana records Gh¢81.6 million profit last year
Ghana’s Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) in spite of the difficult economic challenges last year, posted an impressive performance with a profit after tax of...
Burundi to allow sugar, cement imports
Burundi has announced plans to tame black market through allowing importation of sugar and cement. The Cabinet revealed the report and said the moves...
Nigeria approves US $24bn for smart modular irrigation in Adamawa
The Federal government of Nigeria has approved an investment of US $24 billion for the implementation of a smart modular irrigation project in Adamawa...