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The Private Sector Can Help Close The Land Reform Funding Gap Through Strategic CSI and Partnerships
By Peter Setou 25 February 2026: Land Reform – For too long, South Africa’s private sector has viewed land reform as either a government ... -
South African Citrus Exports Rise, But Stronger Rand Squeezes Grower Margins
South Africa’s citrus industry is facing a delicate balancing act as export volumes rise while a stronger rand puts pressure on grower margins. The ... -
Tanzania Launches Aggressive Investment Drive to Close Sugar Deficit
The Tanzanian government has embarked on a bold campaign to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) into the sugar sector, aiming to close a 700,000-tonne ... -
Ethiopia Records Strong Growth in Wheat Production Amid Irrigation Expansion
Ethiopia has reported robust growth in domestic wheat production, supported by expanded irrigation projects and improved seed distribution programmes. Government officials say large-scale irrigation ... -
Nigeria Accelerates Mechanisation Push to Raise Farm Productivity
Nigeria is intensifying its agricultural mechanisation drive as part of broader efforts to reduce food imports and stimulate rural economic growth. The Federal Ministry ... -
Kenya Expands Fertiliser Subsidy Programme to Boost 2026 Crop Output
The government of Kenya has expanded its fertiliser subsidy programme ahead of the 2026 long rains season, reinforcing efforts to stabilise food production and ... -
African Development Bank Group Approves $200m for Nigeria’s Agricultural Expansion
The African Development Bank Group has approved a $200 million loan to finance the second phase of Nigeria’s National Agricultural Growth Scheme – Agro-Pocket ... -
OST-Africa – The Advantages of Integrated In-house Engineering, Fabrication, Assembly, Painting and Inspection
Stringent manufacturing standards play a key role in operational reliability in most industries, including harsh bulk materials handling environments, where equipment is exposed to ... -
Kenya’s Deepening Drought Crisis Exposes Urgent Need for Climate-Resilient Agriculture
Kenya is facing one of its most severe drought emergencies in recent years, with more than 2 million people confronting food insecurity as consecutive ... -
Africa Launches Continental Push to Close Agricultural Mechanization Gap
By Brandon Moss | AgriFocus Africa Africa has intensified efforts to close its long-standing agricultural mechanization gap as leaders, policymakers and development partners convened ...
