April 22, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
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 […]
April 22, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
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. […]
April 21, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
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 […]
April 18, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
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. […]
April 18, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
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 […]
April 18, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
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: […]
April 18, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Dodoma, April 17, 2024—The 10th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC) commenced with fervor as Prime Minister Hon. Kassim Majaliwa (MP) of the United Republic of Tanzania delivered an impassioned keynote speech, championing a proactive approach to agricultural policy formulation and implementation. In his address at the Mabeyo Hall in Dodoma, Prime Minister Majaliwa reaffirmed the […]
April 15, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Date: April 14, 2024 Geoffrey Kirenga, CEO of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) Centre, has brought attention to the striking price of Tanzanian avocados in international markets. On April 13, 2024, Middle Eastern (ME) avocados weighing 0.66 kg were sold for £2.00 at Marks & Spencer in the UK, approximately TShs 990/- […]
April 15, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
The Tanzanian Government has implemented robust strategies to enhance wheat production for the 2023/2024 farming season. Deputy Minister of Agriculture David Silinde announced in Parliament on April 5, 2024, that Makete District has been selected to receive a substantial subsidy of 1,000 metric tons of wheat seeds from the Agricultural Seed Agency (ASA). Introducing these […]
April 12, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter Mitigating Floods with the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant and Dam: Insights from Mr. Prudence Lugendo Mr. Prudence Lugendo, a Policy Specialist at SAGCOT Centre Ltd in Tanzania, has highlighted the critical role of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant and Dam in mitigating floods experienced in the region. Located at Stiegler’s Gorge within the […]