Category: Agriculture

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A common misunderstanding persists about job creation in Africa. Many envision cities as the epicentres of economic opportunity. Yet for millions in Sub-Saharan Africa, the path to decent work still winds through agriculture.

Accra, Ghana//-MTN Ghana today broke ground for the construction of the country’s first Horticulture Centre of Excellence on the main campus of the University of Ghana.

Washington  D.C., United States of America// — Eastern and Southern Africa are at a pivotal moment to transform their food systems into engines of economic growth and development. With a rapidly growing population, urbanisation, and shifting dietary preferences, the region is experiencing a surge in demand for safe, nutritious, and accessible food.

Accra, Ghana//-CEO of COCOBOD, Dr. Randy Abbey, has raised concerns over the use of loans secured for the rehabilitation of cocoa farms affected by diseases.

Nairobi, Kenya// — The UK, Kenya, and the County Government of Lamu have joined forces to lay the foundation stone at a new cotton processing facility in Lamu County.

Washington, US// – The World Bank Board of Directors has today approved additional financing for the second phase of the West Africa Food System Resilience Program (FSRP), aimed at helping Ghana strengthen its capacities to address food insecurity and build resilient food systems.

South Africa//-South Africa’s National Development Plan (NDP) 2030 envisions eliminating poverty and reducing inequality, with economic growth and employment at its core.

Lagos, Nigeria //=The Bühler Grain Processing Innovation Center (GPIC) has launched its new beginner-friendly and advanced courses aimed at individuals and companies in Nigeria and across Africa looking to improve their proficiency in rice milling and optical sorting.