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04
Jun

Agri-Youth Ascendant: African Farmers Demand Land, Capital, and Digital Keys to Future

Ryan Matthews / 1 day
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4 min read

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal – A powerful chorus of young voices at the Market Access Africa 2025, held this week at the Durban ICC, resounded with a singular message: Africa’s agricultural future belongs to its youth, but only if they are granted the fundamental tools to unlock it. With cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and the […]

African Development Bank Group's 2025 Annual Meetings

30
May

African Water Crisis: Billions Needed as Facility Drowns in Success

Ryan Matthews / 6 days
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4 min read

Nairobi, Kenya – A critical roundtable at the African Development Bank Group’s 2025 Annual Meetings this week laid bare the daunting challenges of “Leveraging Water and Sanitation Investment in Africa,” highlighting a continent where millions remain without basic access to this most fundamental of human rights. Policymakers and sector experts, convened by the African Development […]

26
May

Nedbank Cultivates Future of Namibian Agriculture with N$560,000 Academy Boost

Ryan Matthews / 1 week
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3 min read

WINDHOEK, Namibia— A significant financial injection from Nedbank Namibia is set to sow the seeds of a brighter future for aspiring agricultural professionals in the country. The bank has announced a substantial sponsorship of N$560,000 towards the Agra Agricultural Academy, a move hailed as a pivotal step in bolstering skills development and training across vital […]

25
May

Land Reform Clarity: Pretoria Reaffirms Property Rights Amidst US Misinformation

Ryan Matthews / 2 weeks
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4 min read

Pretoria—In a week dominated by intense scrutiny of South Africa’s land reform policies, political leaders have concerted efforts to quell widespread misinformation, particularly that emanating from the White House. The contentious issue of land reform, a deeply polarising subject within the country for years, has been thrust into the international spotlight, prompting urgent clarifications from […]

22
May

Beyond the Hype: South Africa’s Agricultural Success Story Drowns Out ‘Siege’ Narratives

Ryan Matthews / 2 weeks
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5 min read

Pretoria – While White House press briefings may paint a grim picture of a South African farming sector “under siege,” the reality on the ground tells a remarkably different story. Far from a community in flight, the nation’s agricultural engine has not only survived but thrived, registering impressive growth and cementing South Africa’s position as […]

19
May

High Times Return to Jozi: Cannabis Expo Promises Edible Delights and Industry Insights

Ryan Matthews / 2 weeks
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3 min read

JOHANNESBURG – Get ready for a weekend steeped in green as the much-anticipated Cannabis Expo 2025, brought to you by Synergy Wellness, descends upon the Sandton Convention Centre from Friday, 30 May, to Sunday, 1 June. This isn’t just your average trade show; it’s a vibrant convergence of industry experts, eager shoppers, and curious minds, […]

15
May

Ghanaian Farmers Eyeing a ‘Waste’ Solution for Livestock, says Research

Ryan Matthews / 3 weeks
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3 min read

Accra, Ghana— In the bustling heart of Ghana’s agricultural landscape, a quiet revolution might be brewing, one that involves a seemingly unlikely ingredient: chicken droppings. While it might sound unsavoury to the uninitiated, a growing number of Ghanaian livestock farmers are seriously exploring the potential of poultry litter as a cost-effective and nutritious feed supplement […]

14
May

Southern Africa Faces a Triple Threat: Climate Change, Water Scarcity, and a Fight for Food

Ryan Matthews / 3 weeks
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4 min read

By Our Environmental Affairs Desk Johannesburg, South Africa— The breadbasket of Southern Africa is under siege. A potent cocktail of rising temperatures, dwindling rainfall, and increasingly erratic weather patterns is threatening the very foundations of the region’s economies, the livelihoods of millions, and the ambitious development goals set by continental and regional bodies. A stark […]

12
May

A New Dawn for African Agriculture: Pretoria Pledges Leadership as CAADP Unveiled

Ryan Matthews / 3 weeks
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4 min read

Johannesburg— In a move signalling a renewed continental push for agricultural transformation, South Africa on Monday hosted the official launch of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan (2026–2035), alongside the ambitious Kampala Declaration. The gathering, a confluence of African leaders, agricultural experts, and development partners, has set the stage for a […]

06
May

Africa Turns to its Own Soil as US Aid Withers

Ryan Matthews / 4 weeks
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2 min read

Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni – As the purse strings of Uncle Sam tighten, Africa is being urged to look inwards, cultivating its vast agricultural potential to banish the spectre of hunger and secure its food future. This impassioned plea came from African Union (AU) Commissioner for Agriculture Moses Vilakati, speaking exclusively to SABC News on the […]

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