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Tanzania Tea Industry Stakeholders to Convene in Landmark Meeting

Dodoma, Tanzania – In an unprecedented gathering aimed at accelerating the growth and development of the tea industry in Tanzania, the Tea Board of Tanzania (TBT) is set to host the 2024 Annual Tea Industry Stakeholders’ Meeting. Themed “Changamkia Fursa, Ongeza kasi ya Maendeleo ya Tasnia ya Chai Tanzania” (Seize the Opportunity, Accelerate the Development of Tanzania’s Tea Industry),…

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Public Announcement Regarding Misinformation on the BBT Program at Chinangali Farm

Issued by Chinangali BBT AMCOS Ltd, Chamwino, Dodoma Date: March 21, 2024 The management of Chinangali BBT AMCOS Limited convened on March 20, 2024, to deeply reflect on the ongoing spread of misinformation across social media platforms. These reports, propagated by some media outlets, activists, politicians, and a few youths who failed to continue with the program due to…

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Kenya’s Financial Landscape Set for Major Shake-Up: KCB Group Announces Sale of National Bank to Nigeria’s Access Bank

Nairobi: In a move that is bound to send ripples through the financial markets of East Africa, KCB Group Plc has announced a landmark agreement that will see the complete acquisition of National Bank of Kenya Limited (NBK) by Nigeria’s financial giant, Access Bank Plc. This development, announced on March 20, 2024, not only underscores the growing Pan-African ambitions…

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It’s a new chapter in Tanzania’s agricultural development under Dr. Samia, says the SAGCOT CEO

Kilimokwanza.org In the transformative landscape of Tanzania’s agricultural sector, President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan’s administration heralds a new dawn of collaboration, innovation, and growth, according to Mr Geoffrey Kirenga, CEO of SAGCOT Centre. Thanks to the endorsement of the President, the Southern Agriculture Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) is set to evolve into a more encompassing initiative named the…

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Tanzania’s Agricultural Renaissance under President Samia Suluhu Hassan: A Three-Year Review with SAGCOT, NFRA, and TAHA

Kilimokwanza.org Team On Friday, March 15, 2024, Sam Sasali, a distinguished journalist and editor at Clouds Media Group, initiated a thought-provoking discussion reflecting on the impactful three-year tenure of President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan. Accompanying him were: Geoffrey Kirenga, the CEO of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), who plays a key role in spearheading agricultural development…

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Avocado Exports Surge to $77 Million: President Suluhu’s Initiatives Catapult Tanzania’s Horticultural Growth

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tanzania’s agricultural sector is witnessing an unprecedented boom, particularly in the realm of avocado exports, showcasing a period of substantial growth under the astute leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Jacqueline Mkindi, an influential stalwart in the agricultural domain and the CEO of the Tanzania Horticultural Association, highlights a striking surge in avocado exports from…

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Tea Board of Tanzania (TBT) Launches Innovative Training Program to Boost Tea Industry

Tea Board of Tanzania Embarks on Nationwide Training Program to Revolutionize Tea Cultivation Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – In an initiative aimed at revitalizing the Tanzanian tea sector, the Tea Board of Tanzania (TBT) has announced the launch of a comprehensive training program focused on investment and input purchase financing mechanisms for cost minimization. This strategic move is designed…

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President Ruto to Champion US-East Africa Trade at the 4th AmCham Business Summit in Nairobi

Nairobi, 18 March 2024 – President William Ruto of Kenya is poised to lead a high-profile government delegation to the fourth American Chamber of Commerce Kenya (AmCham) Business Summit scheduled for April 24–25, 2024, in Nairobi. The Summit, known for its pivotal role in fostering US-East Africa trade relations, is expected to attract nearly 1,000 delegates, including prominent business…

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Kidatu-Ifakara Road and Ruaha Bridge Completion Nears, Will Boost Agriculture in the SAGCOT Area

Kilimokwanza.org team The Deputy Minister of Works, Eng. Godfrey Kasekenya, has urged Reynolds Construction Company (RCC), the contractor tasked with constructing the 66.9 km Kidatu-Ifakara road and the 133-meter Ruaha bridge, to ensure timely completion of both projects. These infrastructures are of paramount importance as they lie within the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), a region designated…

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Bridging Continents: Agribusiness Canada International Expo 2024 to Connect Africa and North America

In an initiative poised to reshape the landscape of global agriculture, the Agribusiness Canada International Expo 2024 is set to take place at the Queensbury Convention Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan. Scheduled for the weekend of August 10-11, 2024, this event marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing effort to foster sustainable agricultural practices and strengthen ties between the agricultural…

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