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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
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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OUR 2024 JUDGES
Dr. Frank Braeken
Member of the Board
Swiss Engineering Group Buhler
Tatiana Mata
Founder & Managing Director Elimservicos
Minè van Wyk
Managing Director
Terrain
Niki Neumann
Executive: Head, Agribusiness Platforms and Innovation
Standard Bank Group
Nhlanhla Nene
Chairman of the Board of Directors Thebe Investment Corporation
Thabi Nkosi
Chairman of the Board
Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Landbank)