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“I wish that one day Tanzania is seen in the area of global poultry exports,” says Elizabeth Swai in Forbes Africa Special Edition, June/July 2024.

May 26, 2024
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| Africa, Features, SAGCOT/AGCOT, Tanzania

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter Elizabeth Christopher Swai, the CEO of AKM Glitters Company Limited, has been featured in the June/July 2024 edition of Forbes Africa. The article highlights her remarkable journey and significant contributions to Tanzania’s poultry sector, showcasing her unwavering commitment to social impact entrepreneurship. Swai’s journey from the United Nations to founding AKM Glitters demonstrates her drive, compassion, and…

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Understanding Artificial intelligence (AI)

May 24, 2024
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| Features

By Kilimokwanza.org Reporter Artificial intelligence (AI) has a rich history that dates back several decades. The term “artificial intelligence” was coined in 1956 by John McCarthy, Marvin Minsky, Nathaniel Rochester, and Claude Shannon during the Dartmouth Conference. However, the field’s roots stretch further back, encompassing a range of developments in mathematics, engineering, and computing. The Early Days and Machine…

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Soybean Initiatives Highlighted in the 2024/2025 Agricultural Budget

May 24, 2024
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Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In his detailed and forward-looking budget speech, Minister Hussein Mohamed Bashe emphasised the development of the soybean sector, recognizing its potential to enhance Tanzania’s agricultural landscape significantly. The initiatives outlined for soybeans are part of a broader strategy to diversify agricultural production, improve food security, and boost economic growth. Key Initiatives and Investments for Soybean Development Addressing…

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A Vision for Tanzania’s Agricultural Future: Minister Hussein Mohamed Bashe Presents the 2024/2025 Agricultural Budget

May 23, 2024
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| Tanzania

In a landmark speech delivered with urgency and optimism, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, unveiled the 2024/2025 budget for the Ministry of Agriculture. This comprehensive financial plan underscores the government’s commitment to transforming the agricultural sector, which remains the backbone of Tanzania’s economy. With a focus on infrastructure, research, market access, and farmer support, this budget…

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Transforming Tanzania’s Dairy Sector: SAGCOT’s Strategic Approach to Empowering Smallholder Farmers

May 22, 2024
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| News, SAGCOT/AGCOT

A quiet revolution is taking place in the lush landscapes of Tanzania’s Southern Highlands. Through the efforts of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), the Dairy Value Chain Strategic Partnership is making significant strides in transforming the dairy sector and improving the lives of smallholder farmers. A Strategic Vision for GrowthThe partnership, which brings together private and…

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TBS Joins Global Metrology Day Celebrations: Emphasizing Accuracy for a Sustainable Future

May 21, 2024
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Dar es Salaam, May 20, 2024 – To harmonize with global practices, the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) celebrated World Metrology Day today, an annual event on May 20. This year’s celebration took place in the Mbeya region, with TBS leveraging the occasion to educate and motivate stakeholders on the critical importance of verifying measurements to safeguard consumers. A…

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Tanzania Launches Digital Tools to Boost Agricultural Productivity

May 21, 2024
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| Tanzania

Dodoma, Tanzania (21 MAY 2024)—In a move to boost the agricultural sector in Tanzania, Minister of Agriculture Hussein Bashe today officially launched the distribution of tablets and point-of-sale (POS) machines to agricultural extension officers and agro-input agents in Dodoma. Speaking at the launch event, Minister Bashe said that the 3,500 tablets and POS machines will streamline farmers’ registration in…

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Boosting Soybean Productivity: Tanzania’s Road to Agricultural Prosperity

May 20, 2024
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| SAGCOT/AGCOT, Tanzania

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In the lush Southern Highlands of Tanzania, a transformative project is taking shape, as detailed in the 2023 publication “Tanzania Sustainable Soybean Initiative – Building a Business Case for a Long-Term Investment” by the SAGCOT Centre Limited. The presentation details – the characteristics of soybean growers, hotspot areas, input demand, and projected production – 2023. The Tanzania…

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AGRA Announces CALA Cohort 4 Recruitment

May 20, 2024
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| Africa, News

Nairobi, Kenya, 15th May 2024—AGRA has announced applications opening for the fourth cohort of the Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA)’s Advanced Leadership Programme. This initiative is designed for executives and emerging leaders across Africa’s agriculture sector, including government, private sector, and civil society. The Advanced Leadership Programme aims to support developing leaders in achieving top national priorities…

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Kenya Breaks Ground for World’s First Green Garment Factory Constructed from Recycled Containers

May 20, 2024
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| Kenya

Athi River, Kenya – May 20, 2024 – A groundbreaking ceremony in Athi River EPZ marked the start of construction for the world’s first sustainable garment factory built from upcycled containers. This innovative $1.83 million project is financed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) with a $530,000 investment and a $1.3 million loan from Trade Catalyst…

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