Investments & Funding
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Nedbank launches US$0.56M fund to support businesses with clean backup power
The new fund will provide interest-free finance for solar systems and backup solutions to help South African enterprises withstand energy instability.
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Kantaria Agricultural Technology and Innovation Centre officially opens at University of Nairobi
The new centre aims to train youth, boost research, and connect academia with industry.
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Burkina Faso moves to renew mango plantations and boost production
The government is investing in orchard renewal to strengthen one of its key agricultural sectors.
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Mainland to invest US$100M in Liberia’s agricultural sector
Chinese agribusiness group expands African footprint with large-scale projects in Liberia and Tanzania.
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Kenya backs 10-year East African regional biotechnology strategy
The 10-year plan seeks to strengthen the adoption of safety and implementation of biotechnology standards across the region.
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Chowdeck raises US$9M to speed up food and grocery deliveries in Nigeria and Ghana
The Lagos-based startup plans rapid city expansion and a bigger logistics network to serve customers in minutes.
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South Korean agri-robotics startup secures over US$2M for AI farm robot
Meta Farmers’ all-in-one Omni Palmer aims to boost efficiency across farms of all sizes.
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Report calls for bold finance models to bridge Africa’s US$77B agrifood investment gap
A new report urges African governments and partners to adopt fresh financing approaches to drive agrifood sector growth, food security, and climate resilience.
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MG Group to expand tomato production at Warkworth site
The co-operative plans to convert part of its capsicum glasshouse to tomatoes while continuing investment in energy efficiency and nationwide supply coverage.
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Nigeria deepens agro-industrial drive with launch of Oyo SAPZ
The Oyo State project marks the third SAPZ inauguration under the AfDB’s Feed Africa strategy, unlocking new market potential in the southwest region.