African Agriculture and Food Systems
News, features and analysis on agriculture and food systems from across the African continent.
Dar es Salaam, April 2024 – The NCBA Group has taken a significant leap forward in digital banking by launching its innovative omnichannel application,…
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…
By Brenda Ngatara In Tanzania, agriculture forms the backbone of the economy, supporting the livelihoods of most of the population. However, soil acidity has…
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…
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…
By Brenda Ngatara To promote sustainable agriculture in Tanzania, the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) Centre and the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute…
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…
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…
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…
Empowered Women, Brighter Futures: REGROW Project Transforms Lives in Mvomero A remarkable transformation is underway in Msongozi Ward, Mvomero District, Tanzania. Thanks to the…
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…
The 10th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference is coming to Dodoma! Mark your calendars for April 17th to 19th, 2024, as the Mabele Hall prepares…
Dodoma, Tanzania: The Tanzanian Ministry of Agriculture signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with British company NMS Infrastructure Limited on March 8, 2024, in…
According to recent statistics released by the Presidential Communication Directorate, Tanzania’s agricultural sector has witnessed significant growth and success under President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s…
Date: April 14, 2024 Geoffrey Kirenga, CEO of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) Centre, has brought attention to the striking price…
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…
Taking place from April 23-25, the conference reimagines resource-rich Namibia by turning possibilities into prosperity. The highly anticipated Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) is…
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…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter The Tanzania Meteorological Authority has issued an alert for 14 regions, predicting heavy rains beginning April 12, 2024. Regions such as Dar…
Kilimokwanza.org Team The 10th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC), scheduled from April 17th to 19th, 2024, in Dodoma, Tanzania, marks a significant milestone by…
Kilimokwanza.org Team For Tanzanian farmers struggling with acidic soil, a new weapon in their arsenal promises to double their crop yields. Research by the…
By Safari Juma Arusha, Tanzania, has become the focal point for agricultural innovation and biodiversity preservation in Africa, following the landmark inauguration of the…
Former Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, currently serving as an AGRA Board Member and Chairman of the Africa Food Prize Secretariat, envisions a continent…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In a remarkable stride towards becoming a key player in the global spice market, the Morogoro Region of Tanzania has achieved a…