“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Strive Masiyiwa is betting that Africa’s next big ideas are probably going to be in its agricultural sector. Read what this Africa billionaire telecoms businessman is saying about the potential of the African agribusiness sector..
“Twenty years ago the idea that people could have their own [mobile] phone was almost as ludicrous as the idea that Africa will feed the world. But 20 years from now, this continent will feed the world,” he predicted in 2015.
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank:
“Agriculture is the most important profession and business in the world”
We appreciate the increased focus on agriculture as a profession and business and trust that this edition of our newsletter will expose you to some new ideas and technology to grow your agribusiness.
We invite you to share your feedback, suggestions and comments not only on the content of this newsletter but also generally on how we can work together as members of the African Agribusiness Family.
Please also share the newsletter with your colleagues, family & friends. Hennie van der Merwe – Publisher
The ADC calls on the entrepreneurs and business people of Africa to partner with it to develop profitable and sustainable commercial farming and related agribusiness projects across the continent.
“We will bring the commercial farming know-how and experience to develop commercial crop & animal production, processing and marketing projects…”
