The Markets Ledger

African govts need to take urgent action on fertiliser shortages

The conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran is disrupting global fertiliser trade flows – and this stands to leave millions of African farmers without the ammonia, urea, phosphate, sulphur and other fertiliser inputs vital to growing more food in sub-Saharan Africa.

CABS deepens lending to key sectors

CABS is increasing financial support to Zimbabwe’s productive industries through enhanced lending facilities and specialised funding programmes, in line with government initiatives aimed at widening access to capital.