- April 24, 2025
AfDB unveils US$500M facility to unlock US$10B for African agriculture
AFRICA – The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced a US$500 million facility designed to unlock US$10 billion in financing for smallholder farmers and agribusinesses
Diageo appoints Kavita Hans as General Manager for West, Central Africa
AFRICA – Diageo has announced the appointment of Kavita Hans as the new General Manager for West and Central Africa, including Diageo Nigeria Limited (DNL).
Diageo appoints Hina Nagarajan as President of Africa
AFRICA – Diageo has appointed Hina Nagarajan as the new President of Diageo Africa, effective April 1, 2025. Nagarajan, who recently transitioned from her role
AfDB, Standard Bank collaborate to enhance SMME financing and boost African trade
AFRICA – In a move to bolster small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) and enhance trade across Africa, the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and
AGRA, GCF join forces to curb food loss and strengthen climate resilience in Africa
AFRICA – The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has partnered with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to implement a large-scale initiative aimed
Foodpreneurs Hub to launch Africa’s first online School of Food Technology
AFRICA – Foodpreneurs Hub is set to break new ground with the upcoming launch of Africa’s first online School of Food Technology, a comprehensive digital
Cohort 2 of Food Business Funding Program kicks off
AFRICA – Foodpreneurs Hub proudly announces the start of Cohort 2 of its Food Business Funding Program, a transformative initiative for food entrepreneurs in sub-Saharan
Alice Ruhweza appointed President of AGRA
AFRICA – The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has announced the appointment of Alice Ruhweza as its new President, effective March 1,
Foodpreneurs Hub supports African food startups with new funding program
AFRICA – Foodpreneurs Hub recently launched its flagship Food Business Funding Program, designed to bridge the gap between food science and business while equipping entrepreneurs
OPEC Fund invests US$40M in sustainable agriculture for Africa
AFRICA – The OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) has announced a US$40 million loan as part of a US$394 million sustainability-linked financing package