Dodoma, Tanzania – March 25, 2024 – Tanzania is on the threshold of an unprecedented transformation in its tea industry as it gears up for A Major Forum for Tea Stakeholderson March 26, 2024, according to a press release by Mary E. Kipeja, the Director-General. The forum, themed ‘Seize the Opportunity, Accelerate the Development of Tanzania’s Tea Industry,’ is…
Dodoma In a move to address the challenges faced by smallholder tea farmers, including delayed payments for their crops, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Hon. David Silinde, announced the government’s plan to construct five tea processing factories. These factories aim to alleviate the logistical and financial burdens on farmers, ensuring more timely payments and reducing transportation costs from farms…
– The Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe, has led an important meeting of cotton industry stakeholders held at Morena Hotel, Dodoma on March 23, 2024. The meeting aimed to discuss the cotton crop and develop strategies that would enhance productivity and sales of the crop. Participants commended the various steps taken by President Dr….
The Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS Forum) 2024, set to be hosted in Kigali, Rwanda from September 2nd to 6th, stands as a landmark event in the global agricultural calendar. As the world’s largest annual agricultural summit, this year’s forum, organized by the Rwandan government and the AFS Forum Partner’s Group, is poised to be a critical juncture for…
Kilimokwanza.org Team In the fertile heartlands of Morogoro, Tanzania, a gathering of minds on 15th March 2024 across the agricultural spectrum convened to address the future of one of the country’s most aromatic sectors: spice cultivation. The assembly, drawing participants from regulatory bodies, local government councils, processing companies, and civil society organizations, shared a common agenda — to petition…
London, March 22, 2024 – Moody’s Investors Service has announced the upgrade of Tanzania’s long-term issuer ratings to B1 from B2, with a change in outlook from positive to stable. This decision underscores Tanzania’s robust economic performance amidst various external shocks and its commitment to fiscal prudence. Tanzania’s upgraded rating to B1 is a testament to its consistent economic…
Forbes Daily Briefing – Monday, March 18th, 2024 In a luxurious $50 million home in Dubai, Tanzania’s wealthiest individual, Muhammad Mo Dewji, shares his vision of transforming Africa into the world’s food basket. Dewji, aged 48, born and bred in Tanzania, and a notable figure for his ventures in various businesses through his conglomerate, METL Group, is now setting…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter Korogwe, Tanzania : In a move designed to strengthen Tanzania’s tea industry, a specialized training session was held on March 22, 2024 at the Sakare Specialty Tea factory in Korogwe District. The session, which brought together members from the Sakare & Zema Agricultural Marketing Cooperative Societies (AMCOS), focused on equipping farmers with the knowledge and tools they…
In the realm of agriculture, water quality plays a pivotal role in the success of irrigation systems and, consequently, crop yield. Addressing this crucial aspect, FEC WATER Projects Department introduces its innovative Hard Water Treatment Systems, tailored specifically for irrigation purposes. With a steadfast commitment to customization and quality, these systems are set to revolutionize irrigation practices by ensuring…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter Showcasing the strength of public-private partnerships in Tanzania’s agriculture, Her Excellency Ms. Tone Tinnes, Norwegian Ambassador to Tanzania, made a guided tour of Vonkavy’s 20-acre poultry farm in Dakawa with CEO Eugene Kavishe on March 15, 2024. This event highlighted the SAGCOT Centre’s efforts, in partnership with the Iringa and Morogoro regional governments, to champion agricultural growth…