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Month: May 2023

Tanzania goes for agricultural reforms through irrigation and will introduce a new irrigation law for better control and management

May 11, 2023
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Dodoma Minister of Agriculture Hussein Bashe has revealed plans to introduce a new irrigation law that will regulate and oversee the irrigation sector, highlighting the government’s commitment to agricultural reforms through effective irrigation practices. Currently, irrigation activities in Tanzania operate under the National Irrigation Act No. 4 of 2013, which was enacted and signed into law by the President…

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NIRC Director-General Urges Experts in Feasibility Studies for 22 Valleys to Work with Professionalism

May 11, 2023
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Dodoma, 10th May 2023 – Raymond Mndolwa, the Director-General of the National Irrigation Commission (NIRC), has called upon the companies that have been awarded tenders to conduct feasibility studies in 22 strategic valleys across the country to carry out their work with professionalism and integrity, ensuring the active involvement of all stakeholders in the respective areas. During a meeting…

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Tanzania’s Thriving Agriculture Sector Sets a New Standard for African Economies

May 9, 2023
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As Tanzania enters a new era of growth and development under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the country’s agricultural sector is poised to become a driving force of progress and prosperity. The recent increase in the agricultural budget, coupled with a series of strategic investments in infrastructure, research and innovation, and the empowerment of farmers and youth,…

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Tanzania: Increase in Agriculture Budget Leads to Eight Achievements

May 9, 2023
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Dodoma The Minister of Agriculture, Hussein Bashe, has announced eight achievements resulting from the political will and decision of the government led by President Samia Suluhu Hassan and parliament to increase the budget of the ministry for the fiscal year 2022/2023. Bashe said that this decision has increased the value of exports of agricultural produce from $994.5 million in…

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Tanzania to Develop New Agriculture Law and Revamp Irrigation Regulations

May 9, 2023
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The Ministry of Agriculture has informed the Tanzanian Parliament that it will undertake a review of the legal framework governing the agricultural sector, with a view to developing a new Agriculture Act. Speaking in the parliament in Dodoma, Minister of Agriculture, Hussein Bashe, stated that the new law will focus on protecting agricultural land, regulating the use of agricultural…

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Tanzania’s Agriculture Sector Aims to Boost Growth with 5 Priorities and 26 Strategies

May 9, 2023
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Dodoma, The Ministry of Agriculture has announced its goal to ensure food security in Tanzania, promoting commercial farming, and strengthening the agriculture sector’s growth by 10% by 2030. The ministry’s plan and budget for the 2023/2024 fiscal year focus on building a sustainable agriculture sector that provides opportunities for young people and women to engage in agribusiness, creating decent…

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Okoka Mwapuja: Championing Renewable Energy for Business Growth and Environmental Stewardship

May 9, 2023
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Mbezi, Dar es Salaam, May 9, 2023 | #RenewableEnergyFinancing At the heart of Tanzania’s educational landscape stands Okoka Mwapuja, the proud founder of the accredited Mount Rungwe Pre and Primary School. Yet, Mwapuja’s vision transcends academic endeavors; he is ardently dedicated to environmental conservation, viewing renewable energy as a cornerstone of sustainability. For two years, Mwapuja has been an…

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Penina Boto: A Tanzanian Farmer’s Triumph with Renewable Energy

May 8, 2023
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May 8, 2023 | Serengeti, Tanzania | #RenewableEnergyFinancing Hailing from Serengeti-Mara, Tanzania, Penina Boto represents the spirit of countless small-scale farmers in the region. For her, days used to be long, often marked by treks spanning 50 meters, carrying water manually to irrigate her crops. This narrative took a turn when she secured a loan enabling her to purchase…

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Juma Makole: Harnessing Renewable Energy to Boost Agriculture

May 8, 2023
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Musoma, May 8, 2023 | #RenewableEnergyFinancing From the verdant terrains of Tanzania’s Mara region, Juma Makole, a seasoned farmer and livestock keeper, battled persistent irrigation setbacks for years, curtailing his agricultural yield. Yet, 2021 marked a revolutionary change in his agricultural journey, attributed to the renewable energy initiative by the Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI). Securing a financial…

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Agriculture, manufacturing, and infrastructure are among the top investment opportunities in East Africa, according to EABC

May 7, 2023
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The East African region is ripe with potential investment opportunities. The East African Business Council’s recent presentation at the Lohana International Business Forum shed light on the vast array of possibilities for investors. Led by Mr. John Bosco KALISA, the Executive Director/CEO of the EABC, the presentation highlighted the EAC’s potential for economic growth and development, particularly in the…

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