If Africa Has So Much Unused Farmland, Why Does It Still Import So Much Of Its Food?

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Guest: Abrie Rautenbach – Managing Executive, Sector Head: Agriculture, Absa CIB

Africa holds nearly two-thirds of the world’s remaining arable land—yet it remains a net importer of food. Why is the world’s most promising agricultural continent not feeding itself, and how do we turn this potential into prosperity?

Abrie Rautenbach, Head of Agriculture at Absa CIB, joins us to unpack the roadmap for transforming Africa’s agricultural sector into a global powerhouse. From Kenya’s thriving tea cooperatives to Ivory Coast’s cashew revolution, we explore real-world success stories and what other African nations can learn from them
30 Jul 2025 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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