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Why now is the moment to back Africa’s agri-food opportunity, says MiiWa Capital’s Samina Anwar

Why now is the moment to back Africa’s agri-food opportunity, says MiiWa Capital’s Samina Anwar

29-Apr-2026

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By Oliver Morrison

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Why now is the moment to back Africa’s agri-food opportunity, says MiiWa Capital’s Samina Anwar

Why now is the moment to back Africa’s agri-food opportunity, says MiiWa Capital’s Samina Anwar

29-Apr-2026By Oliver Morrison

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