African Agriculture and Food Systems
By Dr Agnes Kalibata and Dr Ibrahim Mayaki As former UN and current African Union Food Systems Envoys, we have firsthand experience of the complex challenges confronting Africa’s food systems. Despite the continent’s abundant natural resources, it continues to struggle with food insecurity and malnutrition. The combined impacts of climatic shocks, COVID-19, and civil unrest […]
Avian Flu in Cattle Signals Urgent Need for Enhanced Pandemic Prevention Measures Introduction In an alarming development, the avian influenza virus (H5N1) has made a cross-species jump to cattle in the United States, with recent detections in milk, prompting concerns over the potential for another human pandemic. Experts from the organization Preventing Pandemics at the […]
Welcome to the Tanga Yetu Initiative Tanga is one of the selected cities under the ‘OurCity Initiative’ funded by Fondation Botnar, a Swiss philanthropic foundation working to improve the health and wellbeing of young people living in cities worldwide. The ‘OurCity’ initiative is one of Fondation Botnar’s key initiatives, aiming to support selected cities around […]
Raha Aloyce, a beneficiary of the BBT Program, which empowers youth in agriculture and is funded by the Agricultural Input Trust Fund (AGTF), has opened another seedling farm in Kilindi District, Kikunde Village, Tanga region. Ms. Aloyce is among over 120 youths who have benefited from the BBT Program. She started by opening her first […]
Juma M Msafiri Nestled in southern-central Tanzania, the Kilombero Valley offers a unique perspective on the intersection of agriculture and biodiversity. This fertile valley, defined by the Udzungwa and Nyerere National Parks on its flanks, is a critical part of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGOT). Recent research conducted here reveals intriguing dynamics […]
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In a meeting held on April 22, 2024, with Hon Adam Malima, the Regional Commissioner of Morogoro, Norwegian Ambassador to Tanzania, Tone Tinnes reaffirmed Norway’s unwavering commitment to supporting Tanzania’s agricultural sector. This collaboration aims to empower local farmers by providing them access to modern technologies and broader markets, thereby enhancing their productivity […]
Dar es Salaam, April 2024 – The NCBA Group has taken a significant leap forward in digital banking by launching its innovative omnichannel application, NCBA Now, in Tanzania. This strategic move is designed to deepen financial inclusion and transform the banking experience across the East African region. NCBA Now is an app and a comprehensive […]
Joe Gardiner Advocates for Regenerative Practices to Revitalize Agriculture Camrose, AB — At the 2024 Introduction to Soil Health Conference in Camrose, a gathering enriched by the insights of experts from Understanding Ag, Joe Gardiner, a seasoned farmer from Clearwater, Manitoba, captivated attendees with his compelling narrative on shifting paradigms in agriculture towards regenerative practices. […]
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 […]
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 […]