CAPE TOWN, South Africa – South Africa and Italy are strengthening agricultural trade, investment and technology cooperation through a new partnership aimed at expanding opportunities across the agricultural value chain, from primary production to agro-processing and export markets. Speaking at the inaugural South Africa-Italy Agribusiness Forum in Cape Town, South African Minister of Agriculture, John ...

The European Union has unveiled a €290 million investment package for Nigeria, reinforcing its strategic push to deepen economic ties with Africa’s largest economy amid rising global competition for influence on the continent. Announced during the EU–Nigeria Ministerial Dialogue in Abuja, the funding targets digital infrastructure, pharmaceutical manufacturing, agriculture, and migration management under Europe’s flagship ...

The Agricwealth has announced the launch of the inaugural USA–Africa Agriculture, Trade and Investment Summit, scheduled to take place on June 19–20, 2026, in Ohio, United States. The two-day event aims to strengthen agricultural collaboration between Africa and global partners while positioning Ghana as a key player in global food systems. Driving Africa–US Agricultural Investment ...

New World Economic Forum and Boston Consulting Group report outlines where Africa can catalyse growth through innovation, value-chain upgrades and scalable investment in blue foods Pan African, 03 February 2026 – Africa could unlock $17 billion in additional GDP, create up to 3.3 million jobs, and cut its protein gap with the rest of the world ...

At Davos 2026 AGRA placed African agriculture front and centre of global investment conversations, arguing that continental food systems — if scaled and de-risked — represent one of the world’s most under-invested, high-return opportunities. This matters for agribusiness investors, governments and development partners looking for growth that also improves food security and jobs. Why Davos ...

Africa’s agriculture sector holds enormous promise as an engine for economic transformation, yet recent performance falls short of that potential. Despite the continent’s vast arable land and the central role farming plays in millions of livelihoods, agricultural contribution to GDP growth has stagnated. Weather extremes have played a part, but deeper issues — limited investment ...

British impact investor AgDevCo announced today a US$10 million loan to Zambia’s Hybrid Poultry to finance the construction of a modern abattoir and expand processing capacity. The investment is expected to strengthen Zambia’s poultry value chain, improve food safety standards, and create hundreds of jobs. Hybrid Poultry, one of Zambia’s largest producers, supplies both domestic ...

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 ...

The Adamawa State government in northeastern Nigeria has pledged a ₦2 billion investment in agricultural inputs to support the 2025 farming season. This initiative aims to tackle food insecurity and youth unemployment, while revitalising the region’s agricultural sector. Prof. David Jatau, the Commissioner for Agriculture, disclosed the plan in an interview with journalists in Yola, ...

From left to right: Dr Victor Oladokun, Senior Advisor to the Bank’s President for Communication and Stakeholder Engagement; Eric Rwigamba, Minister of State for Agriculture and Animal Resources, Rwanda; Henry Musa Kpaka, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sierra Leone; Umar A. Namadi, Governor of Jigawa State, Nigeria; Dr. Anxious J. Masuka, Minister of Lands, ...