Africa’s $1 Trillion Agribusiness Opportunity
Africa’s food and agribusiness market is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030, positioning the sector among the continent’s largest long-term economic opportunities.
Key Developments
Critical business developments shaping Africa’s economic future
Trending News
Visa Opens First African Data Centre in Johannesburg to Strengthen Fintech Infrastructure
Visa has launched its first data centre in Africa, selecting Johannesburg, South Africa, as the location.
SunCulture and Turaco Partner to Launch Initiative to Safeguard Smallholder Farmers from Climate Risks
Two Kenyan companies, SunCulture and Turaco, have introduced a collaborative initiative, “SunCulture Protect,” aimed at enhancing the resilience of smallholder farmers.
Beltone Holding Launches Private Equity Arm to Back Startups from Early Stage to Pre-IPO Growth
Beltone Holding has introduced a new private equity division designed to support companies as they grow from early financing rounds to the verge of going public, marking a significant expansion of its investment services.
New Investments
Latest funding rounds and investment opportunities across the continent
Maia Capital Invests $9 Million in Nesa Power to Expand South Africa’s Commercial Solar Market
Maia Capital Partners has committed R150 million (US$9.12 million) in mezzanine debt financing to South African renewable energy company Nesa Power, providing growth capital to expand its commercial and industrial (C&I) solar business and increase its portfolio of long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs).
Bayer and Pula Foundation Partner to Insure 10 Million Smallholder Farmers in Africa
Bayer and Pula Foundation have partnered to offer insurance coverage to 10 million smallholder farmers across Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia by 2030.
iHub Selects 12 EdTech Startups for Mastercard Fellowship Programme
iHub, a leading Kenyan incubator, has announced the twelve startups chosen for the second edition of the Mastercard Foundation Ed-Tech Fellowship Programme in Kenya.
IFC, Standard Chartered Roll Out $300m Facility to Ease Financing Pressure on African Supply Chains
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, has teamed up with Standard Chartered to introduce a $300 million risk-sharing facility aimed at improving access to supply chain finance across Africa.
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