PARTNERS | African Agri Investment Indaba

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The Western Cape Government creates laws for and provides services to the people of the Western Cape. We work closely with the national government and municipalities in the Western Cape to ensure that the citizens of the province have access to the services, facilities and information they need. We are committed to delivering an open opportunity society for all.

https://www.westerncape.gov.za/

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group’s mission is to help reduce poverty,
improve living conditions for Africans and mobilize resources for the continent’s
economic and social development. With this objective in mind, the institution
aims at assisting African countries – individually and collectively - in their efforts
to achieve sustainable economic development and social progress. Combating
poverty is at the heart of the continent’s efforts to attain sustainable economic
growth. To this end, the Bank seeks to stimulate and mobilize internal and external
resources to promote investments as well as provide its regional member countries
with technical and financial assistance.

https://www.afdb.org/en

AGDA is a non-profit organization established in 2018 to address challenges in South Africa's agricultural sector. By partnering with diverse stakeholders across the value chain, AGDA facilitates inclusive growth, supports emerging farmers, and drives sustainable development. Through initiatives in skills development, market access, and innovative financing, AGDA aims to transform the sector, create opportunities, and contribute to the country's economic growth. As an independent entity, AGDA leverages its expertise and networks to deliver tailored solutions for the agricultural community.

https://www.agda.org.za/

At Berakot Farms, we have a vision for the world, we are a pioneering solution for the growing demand for fresh, sustainable and locally grown produce in a protein and micro-nutrient deficient population. Our system is a ground breaking technology that leverages on creating resilient and adaptable ecosystems where fish and crops can be cultivated using symbiotic relationships. The business model is the integration of recirculating aquaculture and hydroponics into one production system. This modern farming practice seeks to optimize crop production, increase efficiency, and minimize environmental impact.

The Eswatini Water and Agricultural Development Enterprise (EWADE) is a government
entity focused on mobilizing emaSwati for agricultural development on Eswatini Nation
Land. It ensures the sustainable use of water resources to promote food security, poverty
alleviation, and rural development. EWADE fosters smallholder farmer participation in
irrigated agriculture and supports private sector growth. By improving water management
and promoting commercial agriculture, EWADE contributes to economic growth and poverty reduction in disadvantaged areas across Eswatini.

https://www.westerncape.gov.za/

The Fetakgomo Tubatse Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is a designated industrial area (1 010ha) in the Limpopo Province in South Africa. It aims to boost economic growth, create jobs and attract local and foreign investments.

The SEZ focuses on sectors like Agro-processing, automotives (after-market & electric vehicles), general manufacturing, manufacturing of mining inputs, pharmaceuticals and medicals, mining and mineral beneficiation, leveraging the region’s natural resources and strategic locations. Benefits includes tax incentives, streamlined regulations, and world-class infrastructure, making it an attractive destination for businesses and investors.

https://ftsez.co.za/

GIZ is Germany’s largest service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development with 50 years’ experience in Nigeria. Five GIZ projects with a combined budget of almost €90 million work in a cluster towards the Transformation of Agriculture and Food Systems focusing on an enabling policy framework, access to finance, climate smart practices, environmental protection, and regional trade. By promoting resilience, productivity, and competitiveness, GIZ aims to drive sustainable growth in Nigeria's agricultural sector.

https://www.giz.de/

The Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity is a seven-year, US$ 126 million Fund that aims to support Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) across the agriculture, climate adaptation and digital economy sectors in 20 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. The main objective of the Fund is to unlock enterprise growth and catalyze, scale-up and sustain the creation of dignified and fulfilling work opportunities for young women and men, young people with disabilities and refugee youth.

https://mastercardfdn.org/

North East Foods Limited, is a food supply company operating in both crop and livestock value chains. NEF supplies to international and local markets directly to consumers and manufactures in the food processing industry.

NEF Limited offers a diverse range of products including birdseye chilies, paprika, black tea, coffee, Kidney beans, pigeon peas, sesame seeds, soybeans, groundnuts, beef, goat meat, dressed chicken, and fish.

Orbia’s Precision Agriculture business, Netafim, the global leader in precision irrigation solutions. Netafim pioneered the drip revolution, giving rise to the paradigm shift to precision irrigation. Netafim South Africa, serving Southern SADC, is one of 33 Netafim business units across the globe and houses one of 19 Netafim manufacturing plants.
Netafim’s purpose is to fight food, water, and land scarcity by helping the world grow more with less. Netafim develops, deploys, and supports precision irrigation solutions drive sustainability by helping farmers maximize crop yield with minimal resources.

https://www.netafim.co.za/

Palm Valley Nigeria Limited (PVNL) is an agricultural solutions provider, dedicated to catalysing the development of agricultural value chains in Nigeria. Established in 2008, PVNL is registered under the Company Allied Matters Act of 1990 with RC No 792177. Our mission is to empower rural communities, particularly women and youth, by providing embedded support services and improved access to markets.

https://palmvalleyng.com/

Introducing Pulse Afrika, ApexU’s pioneering force in agriculture training and development, with a steadfast commitment to addressing the critical issues of food security and sustainable food production, particularly in South Africa.

As a leading institute of education and training , our qualifications are not just backed by our academic team, but accredited by both the Agri Seta as well as the QCTO.

With a strong foundation built on years of industry experience, a customer base that speaks volumes, and a wealth of academic knowledge, Pulse Afrika ensures that the training conducted for organisations are of highest industry standard.

https://apexu.co.za/pulseafrika/

Telkom is a leading information and communications technology (ICT) services provider in South Africa. Our mission is to seamlessly connect people to a better life. We carry this through in all our brands, whether at the consumer, business, or wholesale level.
Our Telkom Foundation actively works to bridge the digital divide, with projects including the Connected Schools programme, while Telkom FutureMakers, our enterprise and supplier development initiative, empowers digital entrepreneurs to realise their vision.

https://www.telkom.co.za/

The Match Exchange (MX) is a digital marketing network. We connect all stakeholders in the supply chain, from the source (farmer) to the market (processor). We facilitate real-time price discovery at any location, and our algorithms strive to optimise transport from source to destination. We are relentlessly driven to lower the costs of the Agri supply chain. MX creates a solid network for financiers to finance every component of the supply chain while our technology reduces their risks.

https://matchmx.com/

For 150 years, Unisa has been a leading force in open distance and e-Learning,
influencing education in Africa and globally. Its vision to shape futures through
service to humanity motivates the pursuit of solutions to Africa’s educational and
developmental challenges. Unisa strives to empower Africans by forging global
partnerships. Committed to excellence in scholarship, research, and community
engagement, Unisa champions lifelong learning, student-focused innovation, and
creativity

https://www.unisa.ac.za/

USAID is the world’s premier international development agency and a catalytic
actor driving development results. USAID’s work advances U.S. national security
and economic prosperity, demonstrates American generosity, and promotes a
path to recipient self-reliance and resilience.

https://www.usaid.gov/

Wesgro is the official Tourism, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency for Cape
Town and the Western Cape Province of South Africa. We are the first point of
contact for foreign buyers, local exporters and investors wishing to take advantage
of the unlimited business potential in the region. Wesgro works closely with key
players including national, provincial and local government. Our mandate is to
facilitate foreign and domestic direct investment into the region. Growing exports
of products and services of the Western Cape through the development of export
capability, demand and market access. We market Cape Town and the Western
Cape as competitive business, leisure and film destination.

https://www.wesgro.co.za/