Dar es Salaam, 31st August 2023 Dr. Denis Tippe, Director of the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute’s Uyole Agricultural Research Institute in Mbeya, applauded the unveiling of SeedCast, a novel mobile application aimed at redefining Tanzania’s rice seed landscape. Speaking at the Rice Breeding Innovations Partners’ Annual Meeting in Dar es Salaam, Dr. Tippe remarked, “Witnessing the daily challenges our…
Water, a fundamental necessity of life, remains an elusive dream for millions. In Tanzania, a country blessed with numerous lakes and rivers, the irony lies in the fact that a significant portion of its populace grapples daily with water scarcity and sanitation woes. However, the recent collaboration between the Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) and Water.org, as reported,…
SeedCast App Launched to Transform Rice Seed Demand and Supply in Tanzania Dar es Salaam, 31st August 2023 Patrick Ngwediagi, the Director General of the Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI), has officially launched SeedCast, a revolutionary mobile app set to transform Tanzania’s rice seed market. In a high-profile unveiling at the Rice Breeding Innovations Partners’ Annual Meeting in…
In a landscape where food security remains one of the most pressing issues, AGRA, is about to hold its annual Africa Food Systems Summit. The objective is clear: to foster partnerships that aim to enhance agricultural yields, income, and food security across the continent. However, the recent criticisms from the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) necessitate a…
August 31, 2023 As the Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2023 approaches in Tanzania, young entrepreneurs in the poultry industry are making a plea. They call upon the government and stakeholders for assistance in procuring land and funding to solidify their enterprises. These youth underline the significance of their inclusion in the Building a Better Tomorrow (BBT) agriculture initiative. The…
*SAGCOT Soil Health Partnership By Anthony Muchoki A dynamic transformation is taking place in various regions of Tanzania, and the AGRA Country Manager Vianey Rweyendela acknowledges that the multifaceted implementation of GAIA by different partners is making a significant impact. He commends the collaborative efforts and diverse approaches taken by various partners involved in the Guiding Acid Soil Management…
With Tanzania set to host the transformative Africa Food Systems 2023 Summit next week, Mr. Gerald Mweli, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, is front and center in setting expectations sky-high for the event. Under his leadership, Tanzania’s agriculture stakeholders are gearing up for a summit that promises to be more than just another conference—it’s envisioned as a…
*How TAMFI and Water.org are Democratizing Access to Clean Water and Sanitation in Tanzania Kilimokwanza.org team In the heart of Tanzania, where the equatorial sun hangs heavy in the sky and the path to the nearest water source is often fraught with difficulty, a revolution is quietly underway. Access to clean water and basic sanitation has long been a…
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, August 29, 2023 – In a significant step towards improving water accessibility and sanitation in Tanzania, the Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) applauded the efforts of microfinance institutions for channelling financial resources to households and SMEs to procure essential water and sanitation equipment. “By extending financial assistance to over five thousand citizens for water…
By Amath Pathe Sene Africa stands at a critical juncture in its history, as it faces the twin challenges of climate changeand food security. As global temperatures rise and weather patterns become increasinglyunpredictable, the continent’s agricultural systems are under threat, as they are forced to bearthe brunt of severe droughts, floods, and heat waves. Once seemingly confined to the…