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A Zimbabwe Red Cross volunteer distributes food aid to a family in Binga district, where drought has left many without food and water. Photo: Supplied

Zimbabwe Red Cross provides critical aid to drought-hit Binga

27 January 2025

Through a new funding programme, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) aims to drive sustainable agrifood systems, enhancing biodiversity, water management, and food security across the continent. Photo: Supplied

GEF approves $68m to transform agrifood systems in Africa

4 January 2025

The fertile lands of Gash Barka, where improved farming practices are driving agricultural growth in Eritrea. Photo: @NeslekiEritrea/X

Eritrea’s Gash Barka region leads agricultural transformation

4 January 2025

The African Development Bank Group has approved a $260.4 million loan to the DRC for a major agricultural project aimed at boosting production of key staple crops and improving food security. Photo: Supplied

AfDB grants $260M to boost DRC’s agricultural value chains

9 August 2024

CityBlue Hotels has invested in the agritech startup Farm to Feed, which combats food loss by connecting farmers with market access and transportation solutions. The partnership aims to enhance sustainability and address critical food security issues in Kenya. Photo: Supplied

African hotel chain backs Farm to Feed to combat food loss

9 August 2024

Farmers in developed countries have long used biological nitrogen-fixers in legumes like peas and beans. This new project seeks to identify microbes that can work in staple crops such as maize. Photo: Supplied

Major grant boosts African agriculture with biofertiliser innovation

9 August 2024

The Ministry of Planning in Egypt and WFP have introduced a new programme to empower startups and NGOs in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon to develop climate adaptation and food security solutions. The initiative offers up to $200 000 in grants, mentorship, and access to WFP resources. Photo: Supplied/Canva

Egypt, WFP launch innovation programme for climate resilience

9 August 2024

Ugandan farmers face challenges in adding value to their produce due to limited access to electricity in rural areas. Photo: Supplied/Canva

Uganda MPs urge rural electrification to boost agricultural value

9 August 2024

Good Nature Agro partners with smallholder farmers in Zambia and Malawi, providing training, financing, and market access for legume crops. Photo: Supplied

Good Nature Agro named Zambia’s fastest growing company

18 May 2024

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Sun-powered farms: Water makes the crops grow

18 May 2024

Winnie Osulah, the Gender Integration Lead at AGRA, emphasised the organisation’s commitment to empowering women agripreneurs through the VALUE4HER Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA). Photo: Supplied

Women in agribusiness: Apply for WAYA Awards and win big!

8 May 2024

Foster programme: Global Affairs Canada has provided $7.3 million in funding to the Africa Fertiliser Financing Mechanism (AFFM) to enhance sustainable agricultural productivity and smallholder farmer livelihoods, particularly women and youth across Africa. Photo: Supplied

Canada pumps $7.3m into Africa’s Foster fertiliser programme

20 April 2024

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A Zimbabwe Red Cross volunteer distributes food aid to a family in Binga district, where drought has left many without food and water. Photo: Supplied

Food Security

Zimbabwe Red Cross provides critical aid to drought-hit Binga

27 January 2025

The Zimbabwe Red Cross, supported by the IFRC, is offering vital food assistance and rebuilding efforts in Binga, where drought has devastated local communities. Through school feeding programmes and targeted relief, they are helping families survive and prepare for the future.

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GEF approves $68m to transform agrifood systems in Africa

Eritrea’s Gash Barka region leads agricultural transformation

AfDB grants $260M to boost DRC’s agricultural value chains

African hotel chain backs Farm to Feed to combat food loss

Major grant boosts African agriculture with biofertiliser innovation

Egypt, WFP launch innovation programme for climate resilience

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Agri News

Through a new funding programme, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) aims to drive sustainable agrifood systems, enhancing biodiversity, water management, and food security across the continent. Photo: Supplied

Agri News

GEF approves $68m to transform agrifood systems in Africa

The fertile lands of Gash Barka, where improved farming practices are driving agricultural growth in Eritrea. Photo: @NeslekiEritrea/X

Agri News

Eritrea’s Gash Barka region leads agricultural transformation

The African Development Bank Group has approved a $260.4 million loan to the DRC for a major agricultural project aimed at boosting production of key staple crops and improving food security. Photo: Supplied

Agri News

AfDB grants $260M to boost DRC’s agricultural value chains

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Lifestyle

Ibrahim Thiam at Allido’s flagship store in Dakar where tradition and innovation converge. Photo: Supplied

Agripreneurs

Ibrahim Thiam: A taste of Senegal’s past and future

Embark on a journey where heritage meets innovation as Ibrahim Thiam, Allido Food’s visionary,...

A picture featuring George Chiwedzerero, who left Zimbabwe for South Africa and was not heard from for two decades.

Missing migrants project helps families find peace

The general impression of Zanzibar when approached from the mainland is of a long, low island with small ridges along its central north–south axis. Coconut palms and other vegetation cover the land surface. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

Here’s how farming transformed Zanzibar’s coastline

Saponins also work against bacteria and fungi. Some bacteria have an external membrane that protects their genetic material. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

Southern Africa’s soapy plants can improve hand hygiene

15 February 2022

There are a number of flowering plants that we do not often recognise the holistic health benefits of, such as okra, kalanchoe and periwinkle flowers. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

Healing with the help of Africa’s indigenous plants

18 January 2022

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Agri News

Through a new funding programme, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) aims to drive sustainable agrifood systems, enhancing biodiversity, water management, and food security across the continent. Photo: Supplied

GEF approves $68m to transform agrifood systems in Africa

Eritrea’s Gash Barka region leads agricultural transformation

AfDB grants $260M to boost DRC’s agricultural value chains

African hotel chain backs Farm to Feed to combat food loss

Changemakers

AgriPitch competition winner Adja Sembene Fall, earned $25 000 in seed money for her Contanna tea company. Photo: Supplied

AgriPitch: Senegalese tea entrepreneur triumphs

15 October 2023

Ibrahim Thiam: A taste of Senegal’s past and future

Katete’s farmers embrace food safety and innovation

Food safety is personal for this Zambian farmer

Climate Change

Climate change: A total of 27% of children in South Africa are stunted. Photo: Supplied/FoodForAfrika.com

Climate change ‘a daily reality’ for Africans

21 December 2022

Cop27: Zambian farmer demands food systems change

21 December 2022

Welcome to agri’s future of drones, robots and IoT

30 September 2022

COP27: Small-scale farmers belong at the table

27 September 2022

Food Security

A Zimbabwe Red Cross volunteer distributes food aid to a family in Binga district, where drought has left many without food and water. Photo: Supplied

Zimbabwe Red Cross provides critical aid to drought-hit Binga

27 January 2025

GBIS to spotlight African diaspora’s impact on global cuisine

12 January 2024

Private sector key to sustainable future for Africa

Organic food trend boosts butyric acid sales

Lifestyle

A culinary journey through the African diaspora, to be celebrated at GBIS 2024 in Dubai, will highlight the global impact of black culinary traditions. Photo: Supplied

GBIS to spotlight African diaspora’s impact on global cuisine

12 January 2024

Ibrahim Thiam: A taste of Senegal’s past and future

Missing migrants project helps families find peace

Here’s how farming transformed Zanzibar’s coastline

Markets

Better regional integration of markets would allow farmers, like South African soya bean producer Keabetswe Mokgatla, to realise fairer prices for the food they produce. It will also ease price spikes that threaten food security in some countries. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

Regional markets: Farmers get a raw deal

Zimbabwe targets massive tilapia sector growth

Angolan coffee cultivators make triumphant comeback

Kenya pins hopes on Bt seeds to grow cotton production

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