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Empowering Communities: Zaph and Zoe Agro Export’s Impact on Rural Africa

Empowering Communities: Zaph and Zoe Agro Export’s Impact on Rural Africa
Zaph and Zoe Agro Export, a leading agricultural export company, is making waves in rural Africa through its innovative and sustainable approach to community empowerment. With a deep commitment to social responsibility, the company is transforming the lives of rural communities by fostering economic growth, providing employment opportunities, and promoting environmental sustainability.
Zaph and Zoe Agro Export, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, has been at the forefront of revolutionizing the agricultural sector in Africa. By prioritizing the well-being of local communities, the company has not only grown to become a major player in the export industry but has also earned a reputation for its positive impact on the region.
Key initiatives that have fueled Zaph and Zoe Agro Export’s impact on rural Africa include:
Empowering Farmers: Zaph and Zoe Agro Export works closely with local farmers, providing them with training, access to modern agricultural practices, and fair prices for their produce. By doing so, the company has helped increase farmers’ incomes and enhance their livelihoods.
Reducing risk of food waste; the company works with clusters of farmers from the plantin season to the harvest and sees to it that farmers get an offtake for their produce, connecting them with global buyers
Job Creation: The company has established processing and packaging facilities in rural areas, creating employment opportunities for hundreds of people. These jobs not only provide economic stability to individuals and their families but also contribute to the overall development of the communities.
Providing capital for farmers; the company provides the farmers with funds necessary for the planting season, up unto harvest.
Sustainable Agriculture: Zaph and Zoe Agro Export places a strong emphasis on sustainable agricultural practices. The company has introduced eco-friendly farming techniques that promote soil health and reduce environmental impact, ensuring the long-term viability of the region’s agriculture.
Community Development: Beyond the agricultural sector, the company actively participates in community development projects. These initiatives include supporting local schools, solar projects, healthcare facilities, and infrastructure improvements to enhance the overall quality of life in rural Africa.
The company produce, process and export the following products;
– Split Ginger
Fresh ginger is harvested from our farms and transported to our cleaning facility where they are first washed and split, then dried.
After proper drying, it is handpicked into neat PP sacks and it is scaled at 40kg and loaded in a 40ft container containing 23 to 24 tons.
Our current monthly supply capacity is 10 containers. Total monthly production volume is 240MT. Production volume stored at our farmer’s level. Kindly request more information by email at info@exports.com
– Sesame Seeds
We supply natural sesame seed (direct from farm) or in machine-cleaned form (purity 98% to 99.5%). Loading is done in 20ft container with 50kg bags containing 18 to 20 tons of product.
Our sesame seeds are sourced direct from our farm networks in the middle belt and northern part of Nigeria. They are then bagged and brought to our cleaning facility where they are dried and machine cleaned for export
We have varieties for oil use and for confectionery purposes.
Our current monthly supply capacity. Production volume stored at our warehouse and at farmer’s level. Kindly request more information by email at info@exports.com
– Hibiscus Flowers
Our Hibiscus flower is available in two forms; Hibiscus Petals and Hibiscus TBC (grinded/broken).
The flowers are sourced directly from the farms and transported to our cleaning facility where they are properly processed by hand picking to ensure final product is free of debris and unwanted particles. Our process for Hibiscus employs at least 20 personnel. Product is shipped in 25kg bags in 40ft containers, containing 12 to 13 tons of product.
Our current monthly supply capacity is 15 containers monthly. Production volume stored at our local storage close to the farms and farmer’s level. Kindly request more information by email at info@exports.com
– Sorghum
Our Sorghum is available in white and yellow colours. They are transported from the farms to our central facility where they are machine cleaned and made ready for export. Loading is done in 20ft containers.
Our current monthly supply capacity is 15 containers monthly. Production volume stored at farmer’s level. Kindly request more information by email at info@exports.com
– Soybeans
Our Soybeans is NON-GMO and is sourced from our farmers’ network in Togo, Benin Republic and Nigeria. They are transported to our facility where they are machine cleaned, bagged and made ready for export.
Loading is done in 20ft containers, carrying approximately 22 tons of product. Our current monthly supply capacity is 20 containers. Production volume stored at farmer’s level. Kindly request more information by email at info@exports.com
Zaph and Zoe Agro Export’s dedication to empowering communities has not gone unnoticed. The company has received numerous awards and recognition for its social responsibility efforts, including the [Awards Name] for Outstanding Community Impact.
“We believe that the success of our business is directly linked to the well-being of the communities we work with,” said Mr Kess . “Our mission is to continue promoting sustainable agriculture, creating jobs, and improving the lives of people in rural Africa.”
Zaph and Zoe Agro Export’s impact on rural Africa serves as a shining example of how businesses can be a catalyst for positive change. The company’s commitment to empowering communities is not only admirable but also a testament to the transformative power of responsible business practices.
For more information about Zaph and Zoe Agro Export and its community empowerment initiatives, please visit https://zzexports.com/
About Zaph and Zoe Agro Export:
Zaph and Zoe Agro Export is a leading agricultural export company dedicated to empowering rural communities in Africa. With a focus on sustainable agriculture and social responsibility, the company has become a driving force for positive change in the region.
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DealMakers AFRICA Recognizes Top Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dealmakers in West Africa

West Africa’s most significant mergers and acquisitions, along with the financial and legal advisers behind them, have been recognised in the recently released 2024 DealMakers AFRICA Annual Awards. The awards highlight transactions that have shaped the region’s corporate landscape, acknowledging the firms and individuals driving complex deals across industries.
The DealMakers AFRICA awards are determined primarily by objective criteria, assessing the value and number of transactions recorded. However, three categories—Deal of the Year, Private Equity Deal of the Year, and Individual DealMaker of the Year—are selected based on nominations from advisory firms. These are evaluated based on factors such as deal complexity, transformational impact, and potential value creation.

DealMakers AFRICA Recognizes Top Mergers, Acquisitions, and Dealmakers in West Africa
In the West Africa Deal of the Year category, four major transactions were shortlisted. These included Olam Agri’s acquisition of Avisen, Chappal Energies’ purchase of Equinor’s Nigerian business, Renaissance Africa Energy’s acquisition of Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria, and the acquisition of Flour Mills by Excelsior Shipping. The winning deal in this category was the acquisition of Shell Petroleum Development Company by Renaissance Africa Energy, a transaction that aligns with Nigeria’s broader objective of increasing local participation in the energy sector. The deal saw ownership of critical onshore assets consolidated under a consortium of Nigerian companies, reinforcing local players’ roles in the industry. PwC Nigeria, Banwo & Ighodalo, Clifford Chance, White & Case, and G. Elias served as advisers on the transaction.
For the Private Equity Deal of the Year, three deals were in contention, including CardinalStone Partners’ exit from i-Fitness to Verod, Verod and its partners’ investment in Moniepoint, and Adenia Partners’ sale of Cresta Paints to Uhuru Investment Partners. The award was given to CardinalStone Partners for its exit from i-Fitness to Verod, a deal expected to drive i-Fitness’ next growth phase through Verod’s operational expertise and financial backing. The transaction was facilitated by Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria, CardinalStone Capital Partners, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie, and Olaniwun Ajayi.
The Individual DealMaker of the Year award, sponsored for the second consecutive year by PSG Capital, recognised five shortlisted professionals: Akinola Akinboboye of Deloitte, Ayotunde Owoigbe of Banwo & Ighodalo, Azeezah Muse-Sadiq of Banwo & Ighodalo, Daniel Adeoye of Verod, and Yewande Senbore of Olaniwun Ajayi. The award went to Daniel Adeoye, a partner at Verod, for his role in executing high-value transactions in the region.
Adenia Partners’ acquisition of Air Liquide subsidiaries across Africa was recognised with the DealMakers AFRICA Special Recognition award. The deal spanned 12 countries across three regions, with Adenia committing up to €30 million over the next five years to strengthen and expand the newly formed entity, Erium. The transaction was advised by Decrop Consulting, Asafo & Co, Fidal Avocats, Deloitte, DPGS & Alliance Partners, and ClassM.
The awards also acknowledged the top-performing financial and legal advisory firms in West Africa’s mergers and acquisitions landscape. PwC emerged as the leading financial adviser by deal value, followed by Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria, Citigroup Global Markets, and Treadstone Resource Partners. Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria and Stanbic IBTC Capital shared the top spot for financial advisory by deal activity.
Banwo & Ighodalo was named the top legal adviser by deal value, ahead of Clifford Chance, G. Elias, and White & Case. In terms of deal flow, Banwo & Ighodalo secured the top position, followed by Olaniwun Ajayi and Herbert Smith Freehills.
For equity transactions, Stanbic IBTC Capital was ranked the top financial adviser by transaction value, while Templars led as the top legal adviser in the same category. In debt transactions, Afreximbank ranked highest by value, while Olaniwun Ajayi led in legal advisory.
DealMakers AFRICA, which launched its awards in 2000 in South Africa and expanded to the rest of the continent in 2008, continues to highlight key transactions that shape African economies. The latest rankings reflect the growing sophistication of West Africa’s mergers and acquisitions landscape, as local and international firms navigate complex deals that are reshaping industries across the region.
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The Pan African Farmers’ Organization (PAFO) and African Development Bank Strengthen Partnership to Support Small-Scale Farmers

The Pan African Farmers’ Organization (PAFO) and the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) are strengthening their collaboration to enhance support for small-scale farmers across Africa. A PAFO delegation led by its President, Ibrahima Coulibaly, visited the Bank’s headquarters on December 13, 2024, to advance the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in October 2023.
Dr. Martin Fregene, Director of the Agriculture and Agro-industry, reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to the partnership, highlighting its investments in agriculture, which have benefited over 14 million producers through initiatives that provide inputs and improve market access. He acknowledged persistent challenges in the sector and welcomed ideas from civil society organizations like PAFO to enhance the Bank’s impact.

The Pan African Farmers’ Organization (PAFO) and African Development Bank Strengthen Partnership to Support Small-Scale Farmers
Coulibaly outlined PAFO’s mission and strategic priorities to empower smallholder farmers and advocate for their rights, stressing the need for greater strategic support from the Bank to address challenges in agriculture, which has the potential to solve 80% of the continent’s problems.
The meeting culminated in plans to jointly host a High-Level Conference on Financing Small-Scale Farmers in the second quarter of 2025. This event will rally stakeholders to discuss the financial needs of small-scale farmers and explore sustainable solutions to improve livelihoods. Additionally, the two organizations agreed to develop a comprehensive action plan focusing on capacity building, technology integration, and access to finance, particularly for women and youth farmers.
“The Bank’s ‘Feed Africa’ strategy is an important step toward transforming Africa’s farming sector, and we are excited to work with the Bank to help shape this vision,” said Coulibaly. “Through this partnership, we are committed to helping farmers gain the support and resources they need to succeed, especially women and youth.”
This partnership aligns with the Bank’s ‘High 5’ priorities, particularly “Feed Africa,” and builds on its commitment to fostering collaboration with civil society organizations. The Bank recognizes the crucial role of such organizations in driving sustainable development.
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Afreximbank and Ecobank partner to simplify trade and compliance for African businesses

The Ecobank Single Market Trade Hub connects registered businesses across Africa on a single platform, helping them benefit from opportunities in the unified market of 1.4 billion people created by the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA)
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Ecobank Group (www.Ecobank.com) have embarked on a collaboration aimed at simplifying trade and compliance for businesses in Africa by integrating Ecobank’s Single Market Trade Hub and Afreximbank’s MANSA Digital Repository Platform.

Afreximbank and Ecobank partner to simplify trade and compliance for African businesses
With the collaboration, African businesses will benefit from seamless shared services across the two platforms, with users of the Single Market Trade Hub able to easily leverage MANSA’s comprehensive database for efficient know-thy-customer (KYC) and customer due diligence (CDD) checks while MANSA platform users would, in turn, be able to directly connect to the Single Market Trade Hub to explore trade opportunities to expand their businesses across Africa.
The Ecobank Single Market Trade Hub connects registered businesses across Africa on a single platform, helping them benefit from opportunities in the unified market of 1.4 billion people created by the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). It serves as a one-stop repository for the AfCFTA by providing small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) and corporates with insights about the agreement while its online match-making feature enables importers and exporters to upload their profiles and showcase goods and services they offer, or wish to source, with the aim of finding partners within Africa. Once a match is found, connections are made via the platform and the transaction can be concluded leveraging on Ecobank’s trade and payment solutions in 35 African markets.
The MANSA Digital Repository Platform, or MANSA, is a one-stop-shop for due diligence matters on all African entities. As a centralised digital repository, MANSA seeks to eliminate information asymmetry and to increase intra-African trade and trade with the rest of the world. It drives and promotes good governance culture among African SMEs and creates visibility for their businesses while also supporting African entities to expand, diversify and add value to their export products at both the local and international levels. Entities onboarded unto MANSA are allotted an Africa Entity Identifier (AEI) code which enables them to leverage other Afreximbank products and initiatives.
MANSA is also a key digital solution at the Africa Trade Gateway (ATG) marketplace which houses a suite of digital platforms designed as a single window to enable Afreximbank better deliver on its mandate, providing critical services to support and promote intra-African trade and the implementation of the AfCFTA. The platform enables African entities to accelerate their business activities at the ATG marketplace by working with verified information on trusted counterparties.
The new collaboration is, therefore, enabling Ecobank and Afreximbank to provide a central solution to the key challenge of KYC compliance and access to business across 35 countries in Africa. The improved interoperability is expected to further streamline cross-border trade and compliance in Africa, fostering greater financial and economic integration on the continent.
Afreximbank is a pan-African multilateral financial institution established to finance and promote intra- and extra-African trade.
Ecobank Group is a leading private pan-African banking group with unrivalled African expertise.
Discover the Ecobank Single Market Trade Hub at www.TradeHub.Ecobank.com and MANSA at www.MANSAAfrica.com
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