African Agriculture and Food Systems
By Kilimokwanza.org News Team Abu Dhabi, UAE — In a historic collaboration, nations and institutions from Africa and the Middle East have come together under the guidance of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) to unveil the groundbreaking “Africa and Middle East SAFE Initiative,” a bold endeavor with a $10 billion investment commitment. This initiative, […]
By Kilimokwanza.org News Team Dubai, UAE – In a groundbreaking announcement at the COP28 climate conference in Dubai, Vice President Kamala Harris declared that the United States will pledge a substantial $3 billion to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), signaling a significant commitment to accelerate global climate action. However, this pledge is contingent on approval […]
Mtwara, Tanzania – Mtwara Port is gearing up to receive nine vessels carrying over 2,758 empty containers for the purpose of loading raw cashew nuts destined for international markets. Duncan Kazibure, the Acting Manager of Mtwara Port, made this announcement on November 27, 2023, during a meeting discussing the trends in cashew sales in the […]
Mtwara, Tanzania – A total of 208,000 metric tons of raw cashew nuts have been sold, raking in an impressive Tzs 461.8 billion for the 2023/2024 season. These cashew nuts were auctioned at prices ranging from below Tzs 1,500 to a high of Tzs 2,190 in the 30 auctions that have taken place during the […]
By Kilimokwanza.org Team The Green Climate Fund (GCF), in partnership with AGRA, has launched a transformative regional program named Re-Gain. This initiative is designed to bolster Africa’s potential as a major hub for food production. It will focus on climate-resilient agriculture, sustainable food systems, and empowering smallholder farmers. Tanzania, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, […]
Dubai, UAE, December 1st, 2023 – In a compelling address at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan issued a fervent call to action, challenging developed nations on unfulfilled climate commitments and emphasizing the imperative for responsible climate financing. President Hassan […]
The climatic conditions of the African continent is very dynamic and each country in Africa has its challenges and advantages, currently leaders and organizations in Africa have joined forces on making sure that discussions and choices about climate issues involving the continent’s requirements and preferences are well analyzed and viewed, this is a crucial step […]
Neema Munisi The Njombe region, under the visionary leadership of Regional Commissioner Hon. Anthony John Mtaka, stands at the brink of an unprecedented agricultural and economic transformation. This period, poised to be remembered as a renaissance for the region, is guided by Mtaka’s comprehensive and forward-thinking strategy. This strategy, with a significant emphasis on dairy […]
By Elizabeth Shumbusho In the process of making the world a better place for now and for the future delegates from nearly 200 countries, presidents, leaders of business and finance, and representatives of civil society gathered in Dubai for the COP28 climate conference with the aim of fast-tracking the transition to a clean-energy future. Thoughtful […]
Anthony MuchokiIn a compelling call to global investors on November 30, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali underscored the nation’s commitment to economic renewal. He outlined five critical pillars of Ethiopia’s homegrown economic reform: Agriculture, Manufacturing, Tourism, Mining, and ICTs, painting a picture of a nation ripe with untapped potential and brimming with opportunities. Ethiopia, […]