Africa’s agricultural sector is entering a period of profound transformation, driven by climate change, market volatility and growing demand for food production. As these pressures intensify, traditional approaches to agricultural financing are increasingly proving inadequate, prompting calls for more innovative and resilient funding models. The issue has gained prominence across Southern Africa, where farmers, agribusinesses ...

Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has inaugurated a new slaughterhouse and sausage production facility in Macate District, Manica Province, as part of efforts to strengthen domestic food production and reduce dependence on imported meat products. The facility, known as the Planalto Fresh Produce Agro-Industrial Complex, was developed at a cost of 200 million meticais (approximately US$3.1 ...

New Agricultural and Livestock Census Reveals Smallholder Dominance, Vast Unused Arable Land And Growing Pressure for Commercial Agricultural Transformation. MOZAMBIQUE – Mozambique has more than 6.5 million hectares currently under cultivation, representing just 17.8% of the country’s estimated 36 million hectares of arable land, according to newly released results from the Third Agricultural and Livestock ...

The Mozambique government has called on the country’s financial sector to increase specialised financing for agriculture and fisheries as part of broader efforts to strengthen domestic production, improve food security and support economic growth. Speaking after a meeting with private sector representatives in Maputo, Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries Roberto Albino said stronger collaboration ...

Mozambique is calling for increased private sector investment in seed production and agricultural inputs, as the country looks to strengthen domestic capacity following climate-related disruptions. Speaking at a public-private partnerships (PPP) conference, Agriculture Minister Roberto Albino said recent floods have exposed significant shortfalls in local production, particularly in certified seeds and input supply. The government ...

The Germany government has pledged more than US$50 million to support agribusiness development in Mozambique, targeting increased investment in mechanisation, productivity and agro-industrial growth. The funding will be channelled through the “Innovative Fund for Agribusiness” programme, a financing mechanism designed to strengthen key productive sectors. The fund will be managed by the Zambezi Valley Development ...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), together with Zimbabwe and Mozambique, is spearheading efforts to formalise cross-border agritrade in Southern Africa, targeting sesame, macadamia and tomato value chains to unlock export markets, reduce informality and attract investment. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the ...

Mozambique is aiming to achieve 80% self-sufficiency in the production of basic food commodities within the next decade, as part of a broader strategy to strengthen food security and reduce reliance on imports. Photo: ONG Cesal via Embajada de España en Mozambique y Esuatini The target was outlined by Acubar Batista, Permanent Secretary at the ...

Tourists take photos as a lion lounges by the road at Rietspruit Game Reserve in South Africa’s Limpopo Province.[Photo by Edith Mutethya/China Daily] Limpopo Province is fast emerging as one of Africa’s most compelling ecotourism destinations, offering travelers a unique blend of rich biodiversity, cultural heritage, and sustainable tourism experiences. As global travel trends shift ...

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is beginning to ripple through global agricultural markets, raising concerns about fertiliser supply disruptions and rising food prices across Africa. The crisis intensified after Iran blocked shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy and fertiliser exports. While global attention initially focused on ...