African Agriculture and Food Systems
Addis Ababa – In an important advancement for African agriculture, nine Tanzanian leaders were among the 78 graduates of the Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA) program. This ceremony, held on December 7, 2023, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, signifies a critical step forward for African agricultural development. The CALA programme, a visionary initiative led […]
“To lead in agriculture is to hold the key to Africa’s prosperity,” declared Dr. Agnes Kalibata, President of AGRA, at the recent graduation ceremony of the Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA). This momentous occasion in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, wasn’t just a celebration of academic achievement; it marked the emergence of 78 leaders set […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – The Tanzanian government is encouraging women involved in small-scale fishing to join groups to access opportunities for borrowing modern equipment, including boats, enabling them to fish in deeper waters. ‘For women to be able to move away from buying fish from the beaches, they need to join groups, find their […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia In a new milestone for African agriculture, 78 emerging leaders have successfully graduated from the esteemed Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA) programme, hosted by AGRA. This ceremony, held in Addis Ababa, marks the second cohort to complete the program, following the first virtual graduation in 2022. The graduates, representing a […]
The Government of Tanzania, through Professor Kitila Mkumbo, Minister of State in the President’s Office for Planning and Investment, has announced the formation of a 22-member committee tasked with drafting the nation’s Vision 2050. This committee, led by Prof. Lucian Ambrose, consists of a diverse group of 8 women and 14 men, including prominent academicians, […]
Kilimokwanza.org News Team In a significant advancement for agricultural research, the IPK Leibniz-Institut in Germany has announced a fully-funded PhD position in plant breeding. This opportunity is part of the ambitious Legume Generation project, emphasizing omics-based strategies for breeding legumes. The appointed PhD student will engage in cutting-edge research, analyzing complex datasets and contributing to […]
In the dynamic landscape of Tanzania, where agriculture meets modernity, the words of Rosemary Senyamule, Dodoma’s Regional Commissioner, resonate with a profound call for change. This feature, presented by KilimoKwanza.org, explores Senyamule’s determined effort to confront gender-based violence (GBV) in the region. Her address is not just a report of facts; it’s a narrative of […]
Rwanda’s food systems landscape is brimming with potential, even in the face of limited natural resources. This is largely attributable to the Rwandan Government’s steadfast commitment to escalating the development of its agricultural sector,” asserts Alphonsine Vedasto Mutako. With a deep-seated interest in agricultural development, she keenly observes the vast possibilities and obstacles that pervade […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) has released its 2019 Annual Report, showcasing a year of remarkable achievements in transforming Tanzania’s agricultural landscape. The report details significant financial investments, policy reforms, and the adoption of sustainable practices, underlining SAGCOT’s commitment to revolutionizing agriculture in the region. Key Financial Achievements: […]
In a crucial session at COP28 focused on the resilience of small-scale farmers amid the climate crisis, Tanzanian Minister of Agriculture Abdallah Ulega provided profound insights into the challenges and strategies for sustaining agriculture in vulnerable regions. In the Food Systems Pavilion session, experts and stakeholders gathered to address one of the most pressing challenges […]