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AFRICAN AGRI INVESTMENT AWARDS 2025
Recognizing the need to highlight African agricultural success, the African Agri Council proudly presents the 2nd Annual Agri Investment Indaba Awards. These awards celebrate innovation, sustainability, profitability, scalability, and entrepreneurship within the sector. Join us as we showcase the continent’s achievements and drive a positive narrative for investment in African food and agriculture
ADVISORY/AWARDS AUDIT PARTNER
CATEGORIES
OUR 2025 JUDGES
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David Akinin
Chief Executive Officer,
Jabu Logistics
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Ivor Price
Founder,
Food for Mzansi
Prof. Gabby Gostina Malope
Founder & Group CEO,
Toutele Academy
Marla Naidoo,
Regional Director:
Southern Africa, Rainforest Alliance
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Leona Archary,
Chief Executive Officer,
Agricultural Development Agency (AGDA)
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Dirk Hannekom,
Chief Executive Officer,
Agri All Africa
David Mthombeni,
Founder,
Gegana Farming
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Henry Collins Kaliisa,
Founder & Managing Director, Agro-Dynamics Limited, Uganda
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Changwe Kumalinga,
Chief Financial Officer, Good Nature Agro, Zambia
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Mikateko Branny Maluleke
Chief Executive Officer,
Berakot Farms
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Dr Simphiwe Mngomezulu,
Lecturer,
University of KwaZulu-Natal
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Paulina Criticos,
Group Chief Business Growth Officer, Westfalia Fruit
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Kafui Adjogatse,
Senior Innovation Manager, IDH Trade, Farmfit Intelligence, Netherlands
Christine Maina,
Chief Executive Officer, East Africa Venture Capital Association (EAVCA)
2024 CATEGORIES & WINNERS
Deal of the Year Award
Recognizing transformative transactions in the African food and agriculture sector.
Winner: GAEA Foods
Woman of the Year Award
Celebrating the achievements of an outstanding woman in advancing agriculture and food security.
Winner: Susan Payne, Chief Executive Officer, Holistic Agricultural Investments Group
Sustainability Champion Award
Honoring commitment to sustainable practices and promoting long-term ecological balance.
Winner: Urban Farm Technology
Rising Star Award
Honoring emerging talent and dedication in African agriculture.
Winner: SIPRI Mills
Innovation in Food and Agriculture Award
Recognizing groundbreaking innovations that enhance productivity and sustainability in the sector.
Winner: Sustainable Planet
Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognizing a lifetime of exceptional contributions to African agriculture.
Winner: Dr. Agnes Kalibata, President, AGRA
ADVISORY/AWARDS AUDIT PARTNER
Auditing Partner: Moore Group
The African Agri Council partnered with Moore Group as the official audit sponsor for the Agri Investment Indaba Awards. Moore Group ensured that the judging process adhered to the highest standards of fairness, accuracy, and transparency by auditing and verifying the final scores of the judges.
During the awards ceremony, following the MC's acknowledgment of the judges, Monize Kotzé from Moore Group shared a few words:
"Good evening, everyone. As your auditing partners, we are pleased to confirm that the judging process adhered to the highest standards of fairness and transparency. We’ve reviewed and verified the calculations, and I’m happy to report that all award categories are perfectly aligned. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners!"
This year’s awards reinforced the African Agri Council’s commitment to recognizing excellence and fostering innovation and sustainability within the food and agriculture sector. We look forward to celebrating even greater achievements in the years to come
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