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Tanzania’s Firm Rebuttal to Accusations of Involvement in Fertilizer Scandal

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In a striking development, prominent lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi, known for his influential legal roles in Kenya, has ignited a significant controversy with a tweet accusing parties of importing substandard fertilizer from Tanzania. According to Abdullahi, this fertilizer, allegedly mixed from goat manure, sand, and stones, bypassed proper channels and quality checks, posing serious questions about agricultural integrity…

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Africa’s $824 Billion Debt Burden and Opaque Resource-Backed Loans Hinder Its Potential, African Development Bank President Warns

Washington, D.C., United States of America, April 24, 2024 – Africa’s enormous economic potential is facing a severe setback due to the proliferation of non-transparent resource-backed loans, which complicate debt resolution processes and compromise the future growth prospects of countries across the continent. This warning came from the President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, during his keynote…

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Tanzania Tea Board Explores Investment Opportunities During President’s Visit to Turkey

Kilimokwanza.org reporter To bolster economic ties between Tanzania and Turkey, the Tanzania Tea Board actively engaged in discussions with the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Dr Samia Suluhu Hasan, who visited Turkey on April 19, 2024. The primary focus of this diplomatic mission was to foster business cooperation, particularly in sectors like tea production, where Turkish…

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Revolutionary Agricultural Financing Mechanism Launched in Tanzania to Boost Tea Industry

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter Tanzania’s tea industry is set for a transformation with introducing the DUNDULIZA ROPAD (Revolving Fund for Agricultural Development), a groundbreaking initiative to restructure the financing mechanism for tea farmers and processors. According to the Tea Board of Tanzania, the initiative aims to reduce production costs while empowering farmers of all scales – smallholders, medium-sized, and large-scale –…

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Tamu Tamu Tanzania Launches First Cold-Pressed Organic Apple Juice, Cultivates Local Market

KilimoKwanza.org In an achievement for the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) partnership, Tamu Tamu Tanzania Limited has introduced the region’s first cold-pressed organic apple juice, elevating local agriculture and bolstering economic opportunities for small-scale farmers. The unveiling of East Africa’s Finest Cold-Pressed Organic Apple Juice represents a significant milestone for Tamu Tamu Tanzania and within the SAGCOT…

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Broadening Horizons: Minister Bashe Spotlights Agricultural Trade Opportunities as SAGCOT Evolves into AGCOT

Tanzania’s Agricultural Growth: SAGCOT’s Strategic Expansion Plan to Agriculture Growth Corridors of Tanzania (AGCOT) Dodoma, Tanzania – In a bid to propel Tanzania’s agricultural sector to new heights, the Minister of Agriculture, Honorable Hussein Bashe (MP), engaged in a pivotal meeting organized by The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) on April 19th, 2024. Hosted at Morena Hotel…

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18th Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Global Forum to Explore Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership in Islamic Finance

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, April 21, 2024 – The anticipation is high as the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Institute gears up for the 18th edition of the IsDB Global Forum on Islamic Finance, scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on April 28, 2024. Set against the IsDB Group Annual Meetings and Golden Jubilee Celebration, this year’s…

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Empowered Women, Brighter Futures: REGROW Project Transforms Lives in Mvomero

Empowered Women, Brighter Futures: REGROW Project Transforms Lives in Mvomero A remarkable transformation is underway in Msongozi Ward, Mvomero District, Tanzania. Thanks to the Resilient Natural Resource Management for Tourism and Growth (REGROW) project implemented in the Southern Circuit, women who once struggled financially are now thriving entrepreneurs. Previously, poverty restricted opportunities for many women. Some resorted to risky…

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Tanzania: GOVERNMENT SET TO ESTABLISH COOPERATIVE BANK – MAJALIWA

Prime Minister Kasim Majaliwa has announced that the government is in the final stages of establishing the National Cooperative Bank. A total of 15.7 billion shillings has already been collected from shareholders. He stated that this amount represents 78.5% of the required capital of 20 billion shillings, emphasizing that establishing this bank will enable cooperative societies to access affordable…

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Equity Bank Tanzania’s New Fee Structure Raises Concerns Among Customers

Equity Bank Tanzania has recently unveiled a revised tariff guide, introducing several new fees for its banking services. While the bank has cited reasons for these adjustments, customers are expressing growing apprehension about the potential financial impact and the lack of clarity surrounding the changes. Here’s a breakdown of the new fees and their implications: While Equity Bank Tanzania…

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