Tag: Indaba
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Corruption, Water Scarcity, and Outdated Farming Hold Africa Back: Indaba Aims to Transform Food Systems
Cape Town – Africa is grappling with a severe food insecurity crisis, with over 282 million people undernourished and more than a billion unable to afford a healthy diet. Despite its vast agricultural potential, systemic challenges such as corruption, water scarcity, outdated farming practices, and inadequate infrastructure continue to undermine the continent’s ability to feed ... -
Annual African Agri Investment Indaba 2024
Join us at the 7th Annual African Agri Investment Indaba 2024, hosted by Wesgro in Cape Town, South Africa, 18-20 November 2024. This year’s event is not just another gathering; it’s a pivotal moment in our mission to achieve ZERO HUNGER IN AFRICA BY 2030. Africa is rich in potential, with vast uncultivated arable land ... -
EquityBCDC bets on mining, agriculture
This year’s Mining Indaba sounded a call to local banks to increase their role in mining by stepping in to support projects deemed risky by international lenders. Despite holding 30 percent of the world’s mineral reserves, the continent received less than 10 percent of the global average spent on mining exploration in 2022. This is ...