The agriculture sector in South Africa posted a strong recovery in 2025, recording 17.4% year-on-year GDP growth after two consecutive years of contraction. The rebound was largely driven by bumper harvests, record agricultural exports, and favourable production conditions, helping the sector overcome trade disruptions and livestock disease outbreaks. According to industry analysis by Paul Makube, ...

By Brandon Moss Namibia has announced a bold plan to invest N$250 million over the next five years to expand its citrus industry, a move that officials say will reduce reliance on imports and position the country as a regional exporter. The initiative, confirmed yesterday, will fund the establishment of new orchards, the installation of ...

By Brandon Moss Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Agriculture announced yesterday that it is targeting a staggering 340 percent increase in major crop production for the 2024/25 summer season. The plan, unveiled in Harare, is part of a broader strategy to reduce food imports, stabilize the economy, and restore Zimbabwe’s reputation as a regional breadbasket. The government’s ...