Ethiopia is an example of the untapped potential that lies within African agriculture and agro-processing industries. As the backbone of the country’s economy, agriculture not only employs 80% of the population but is also a pivotal contributor to the nation’s GDP and a significant source of its foreign exchange. However, despite these impressive statistics, the agro-processing sector remains relatively…
In a landmark decision, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has set the stage for a revolutionary uplift in Tanzania’s food security and agricultural self-reliance. With a substantial approval of $73.5 million, the Tanzania Agricultural Inputs Support Project (TAISP) has been greenlit to increase the nation’s food production by an astounding one million tonnes within…
Kilimokwanza.org News Team The VALUE4HER Team has announce the selection of nine extraordinary women entrepreneurs as the recipients of the VALUE4HER Sponsorship for the prestigious African Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) 2023 Conference. This opportunity marks a significant milestone in their entrepreneurial journey and highlights their incredible contributions to their respective sectors. VALUE4HER is AGRA’s continental initiative aimed…
Kigali, Rwanda – The Center of Excellence in Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management (COEB) at the University of Rwanda proudly announces that its Director, Prof. Beth A. Kaplin, has been honored with the prestigious Frankfurt Conservation Award presented by the Bruno H. Schubert Foundation. The Frankfurt Conservation Awards, established by the foundation, are bestowed in three categories to individuals…
Kigali, Rwanda – The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) is proud to announce an impressive lineup of sponsors and partners for its upcoming 9th edition of the AWIEF Conference and Awards, slated to take place on November 9 and 10, 2023, at the Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda. Under the theme “Leveraging the Power of the Digital…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – The Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, has engaged in strategic talks with the Director-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries of the European Union (EU), Ms. Charlina Vitcheva, to discuss the reinforcement and advancement of the blue economy in Tanzania. Meeting in Dar es Salaam on November 7, 2023, the discussions centered…
Tanga, Tanzania – In a monumental push to revitalize Tanzania’s fishing sector, the Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, presented a fleet of 14 modern fishing boats to local fishermen in Tanga, with a significant investment valued at Tsh. 1.2 billion as promised by President Hon. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan. This generous provision, made in a ceremony…
As the skies open up, unleashing a torrent of El Niño-induced rainfall, Kenya finds itself amidst a meteorological crisis that is both a curse and a blessing. The Kenya Meteorological Department’s forecasts paint a somber picture of continuous rains expected to drench the nation until January 2024. This prolonged period of rainfall has triggered extensive flooding and devastating landslides,…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – November 7, 2023 – CRDB Bank’s Kijani Bond, the first green bond to be issued in Tanzania, has been oversubscribed by a remarkable 429.55%. The bond, which was launched in August 2023 with the aim of boosting environmental, social, and sustainability projects in the country, was successfully listed on the Dar es Salaam Stock…
Kilimo Kwanza Prairie View A&M University, a beacon of agricultural excellence in the heart of Texas, has taken a bold step into the future of farming by integrating FarmERP’s advanced digital farming technology into its curriculum and farm management practices. The College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (CAFNR) at Prairie View A&M will be the nucleus of this…