Africa’s Green Economy Summit
Vuka Group and Africa’s Green Economy Summit are spearheading efforts to boost Africa’s inclusive economic growth by connecting project owners with a global network of investors. This strategic initiative aims
South Africa’s agriculture sees export growth despite droughts and import reliance
South Africa’s agricultural sector has experienced a year of mixed outcomes, with challenges such as droughts and animal diseases affecting its performance. However, the horticultural sub-sector has shown promising signs
ICIEC Awarded “Insurance Adviser of the Year – Africa” for Advancing Sustainable Development
The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (https://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a Shariah-based multilateral insurer and member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, is proud to announce…
Namibia and Botswana’s import bans impact South African vegetable trade
In recent years, Namibia and Botswana have implemented bans on the import of vegetables and citrus from South Africa. This decision was made to protect domestic producers from South African
US$17.7m livestock imported last year
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Ghana imported US$17.7million worth of livestock last year, data from the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) have revealed. Of the value, PFAG indicated that cattle, goats
A new era for the South African agricultural sector in 2025
John Hudson, Head of Agriculture at Nedbank Commercial Banking, and Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) 2024 has been a year of mixed
South African cherry producers gear up for exports
Source: Smart Cherry A remarkable growth in cherry tree plantings have opened the door for considerable market expansion in this relatively tiny corner of the local deciduous fruit industry. According
China grants seafood export access to African markets, even as seafood imports fall
Chinese and Ugandan officials signing a protocol deal at this year’s Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing | Photo courtesy of the Chinese Embassy of the Republic Chinese officials signed
Confronting food scarcity in Africa: African Agri Investment Indaba mobilises solutions for a growing crisis
Cape Town, South Africa – 19 November, 2024 – As Sub-Saharan Africa faces its gravest food crisis in decades, the African Agri Council (AAC) is taking bold action with the
Agriculture and Transport: Togo and Egypt Explore New Partnership Opportunities
In a recent diplomatic meeting on 6 November, José Kwassi Symenouh, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Togo (CCI-Togo), and Ahmed Mohamed Eid Moustapha Ahmed, the Egyptian