
Agri South Africa (AgriSA) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, signed an agreement on 12 November 2026 to develop and pilot a Sustainable Agriculture Finance Framework and Toolkit for South Africa.
The partnership will give lenders a common reference for assessing sustainability and climate risks in agricultural lending, while helping farmers understand how their existing practices and investments can be recognised in credit decisions. The framework will be voluntary and market-led, with guidance tailored to the realities of small, medium and large producers.
As banks factor climate and sustainability into lending decisions, farmers can…
Addo Elephant National Park: Established in 1931, it is the third-largest national
park in South Africa and home to over 600 elephants.

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Anyone who goes to bed with an itching anus should brace up for smelly fingers in the morning
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Fun South African Fact: The South African Rovos Rail is considered the most luxurious train in the world.