African Agriculture and Food Systems
In an initiative poised to reshape the landscape of global agriculture, the Agribusiness Canada International Expo 2024 is set to take place at the Queensbury Convention Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan. Scheduled for the weekend of August 10-11, 2024, this event marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing effort to foster sustainable agricultural practices and strengthen […]
*SAGCOT Hosts Ambassador Tone Tinnes in Iringa, Morogoro The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) is delighted to announce the recent visit of Her Excellency Madam Tone Tinnes, the Norwegian Ambassador to Tanzania, to the SAGCOT region, focusing on the Ihemi and Kilombero Clusters across the Iringa, Njombe, and Morogoro Regions. During a three-day […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team In a solemn announcement, the newly appointed Director General of the Tanzania Agriculture Research Institute (TARI), Dr. Thomas Bwana, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of TARI’s former Director General, Dr. Geoffrey Mkamilo. Dr. Mkamilo’s death occurred on March 02, 2024, at the Benjamin Mkapa Hospital in Dodoma. Preparations for his funeral […]
In an address to the global community, Ildephonse Musafiri, Rwanda’s Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, laid out a stark warning and a call to action regarding the future of environmental sustainability. Musafiri’s statement, “Without a change in people’s mindset, long-term sustainability in any attempt at protecting our planet will be unachievable,” underscores a critical […]
Mombasa, Kenya – In a move to support smallholder tea farmers, the Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development, led by Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi, has initiated the distribution of the second consignment of subsidized fertilizer at the Port of Mombasa. This substantial shipment, consisting of over 45,000 metric tons (equivalent to 900,000 bags) of […]
World Economic Forum Unveils Ambitious Agenda for COP28, Prioritizing Global Climate Action Geneva, Switzerland, November 21, 2023 – As the 28th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP28) approaches, the World Economic Forum (WEF) announces its commitment to accelerating multistakeholder initiatives for effective climate action. The focus at COP28, scheduled to take place from […]
Kigali, Rwanda – The Center of Excellence in Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management (COEB) at the University of Rwanda proudly announces that its Director, Prof. Beth A. Kaplin, has been honored with the prestigious Frankfurt Conservation Award presented by the Bruno H. Schubert Foundation. The Frankfurt Conservation Awards, established by the foundation, are bestowed in […]
NANDI, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 – In an event marked by hope and determination, The Nature Conservancy, alongside a coalition of partners, has launched a groundbreaking initiative—the River Yala Water Fund, the world’s first water fund led and executed by women. This historic effort aims to bolster water security and sustainably manage the River Yala basin’s […]
By Elizabeth Shumbusho A groundbreaking announcement emerged from the Africa Food Systems Summit 2023 in Tanzania as Hon Hussein Bashe, the Minister of Agriculture, pledged 5,000 acres of land to a poultry entrepreneur, Elizabeth Swai, the Managing Director of AKM Glitters Co Limited. This promise comes as a game-changer in the country’s efforts to bolster its […]