African Agriculture and Food Systems
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]