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When it comes to being a global food basket, Africa has enormous potential. The continent is home to 65% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, around 874 million hectares. Even so, Africa remains severely food insecure and spends a staggering $70 billion annually on food imports.
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- African agricultural experts have called for intensified cooperation between China and Africa to boost agricultural productivity through science, technology and innovation.
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Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa speaks out about how small-scale farmers can be supported so they can become sustainable and profitable when up against numerous challenges.
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A decade ago countries in West Africa set up a unique trade monitoring mechanism. Its purpose was to track intra-regional trade in agricultural products and livestock in the region. But the system was closed down in 2022 due to a lack of funding by regional organisations.
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For most of the past 25 years, Chinese construction companies operating in Africa could count on generous financial backing from Chinese banks. Between 2000 and 2019, Chinese funders committed almost US$50 billion to African transport projects. Most came from Chinese development finance institutions.
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The Second Africa Climate Summit, held in Ethiopia in September 2025, drew more than 25,000 people – from presidents and ministers to farmers, activists, business leaders and students.
