Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – June 25, 2025 – In a significant move to bolster agricultural productivity and support farmers nationwide, the Tanzania Fertilizer Company (TFC) today signed a crucial agreement with Dubai-based Sea Energy Group Company for the sale of 23,000 tonnes of Urea fertilizer. The signing ceremony, held in Dar es Salaam, marks a pivotal step in…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Shareholders of the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) yesterday approved a dividend payout of TSh 125 per share for the financial year ended December 31, 2024. The decision was made during the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Dar es Salaam. The approved dividend reflects a 13 per cent decline compared to…
The Mbogo Ranch – Tri-Nations Livestock Expo, held on June 15, 2025, in Ubena Zomozi, showcased Tanzania’s largest livestock sale, uniting elite breeders from Tanzania, Namibia, and Kenya. Among the highlights was an insightful presentation by Salehe Ramadhani, Commercial Manager of Simu Solar. Simu Solar’s Commitment to Farmers Simu Solar specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of solar-powered irrigation…
Ubena Zomozi, June 15, 2025 — As the sun rose over the bustling grounds of the Mbogo Ranch during the Tri-Nations Livestock Expo, livestock farmers, breeders, and agribusiness professionals gathered to witness the latest innovations transforming Africa’s livestock sector. One of the standout moments of the day came from the Yara Tanzania pavilion, where Agronomist Veronica Rusagilla passionately introduced…
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – A profound transformation is taking root in Tanzania’s agricultural landscape as the nation shifts from exporting raw commodities to crafting its own premium chocolate brands. Spearheading this evolution is Livy Africa, the visionary company behind Mababu Chocolate, in strategic partnership with the SAGCOT Centre (recently transitioned to AGCOT Centre). Mababu Chocholate is redefining Tanzania’s…
CBK’s Digital Credit Directory: A Game Changer for Kenya’s Agriculture Sector Nairobi, Kenya — The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) continues to strengthen consumer protection and financial transparency through its regularly updated Directory of Licensed Digital Credit Providers (DCPs). While this directory is an essential tool for the general public, its implications for Kenya’s agricultural sector are particularly significant….
AGCOT/SIDO Agro-Industrial Partnership to Empower Youth and Women Entrepreneurs Dar es Salaam & Dodoma, June 12, 2025 — AGCOT Centre Ltd and the Small Industries Development Organisation (SIDO) have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to unleash new investment, strengthen value chains, and empower youth- and women-led enterprises across four key Agricultural Growth Corridors of Tanzania. A Synergy…
Dar es Salaam — June 15, 2025: Elizabeth Christopher Swai, the celebrated entrepreneur who built one of Tanzania’s most successful poultry empires from the ground up, is set to share her blueprint for success with Africa’s aspiring youth. On June 19, 2025, Swai will headline a pivotal webinar, “Youth in Agribusiness: Rising from Coop—Leadership, Innovation, and Trade Lessons from…
By Kilimokwanza.org Team I. Executive Summary: Agriculture forms the backbone of Nyandarua County’s economy, significantly contributing to household incomes and employing a majority of the population. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of commercial farming in the region, highlighting the dominance of potato and dairy production alongside a growing horticultural sector. While the county benefits from fertile soils and…
Lagos, Nigeria — In a bold and unfiltered message that’s stirring debate across Africa’s agri-tech and investment circles, Muhammad Yakubu (Gifted) Bubayaro, Director of ICT at Mile 12 Market and Founder of INAF, has issued a clarion call to entrepreneurs and investors: Africa doesn’t need another damn food app. The statement, posted on his LinkedIn page, comes not from…