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How Buponi Fresh Farms is Fighting Food Insecurity in Zambia

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FasterCapital features Buponi Fresh Farms, founded by Yvonne Beenzu in response to Zambia's 2023 drought, an innovative agribusiness now fighting food insecurity through its EquityPilot.

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