South Africa pursues a China trade deal as Western markets tighten, seeking duty-free access for key exports like wine, fruit, and macadamia nuts. China's agricultural imports fell 3.6% overall in ...

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During the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) held earlier this month, Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina hailed the success of hybrid rice in his meeting with Chinese ...

Four African countries—Botswana, Ethiopia, Mauritius and Rwanda—experienced rapid per capita growth. How did they manage it?

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Wandile Sihlobo is the Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) and a member of the Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC). South Africa’s primary ...

Marie O'Riordan is the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of the Vita Foundation unfolding within the Vita Group, a prominent NGO in Africa. As an Irish marketing professional, I feel a deep connection to ...

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