African Agriculture and Food Systems
Nairobi: In a move that is bound to send ripples through the financial markets of East Africa, KCB Group Plc has announced a landmark agreement that will see the complete acquisition of National Bank of Kenya Limited (NBK) by Nigeria’s financial giant, Access Bank Plc. This development, announced on March 20, 2024, not only underscores […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tanzania’s agricultural sector is witnessing an unprecedented boom, particularly in the realm of avocado exports, showcasing a period of substantial growth under the astute leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Jacqueline Mkindi, an influential stalwart in the agricultural domain and the CEO of the Tanzania Horticultural Association, highlights a striking surge […]
Tea Board of Tanzania Embarks on Nationwide Training Program to Revolutionize Tea Cultivation Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – In an initiative aimed at revitalizing the Tanzanian tea sector, the Tea Board of Tanzania (TBT) has announced the launch of a comprehensive training program focused on investment and input purchase financing mechanisms for cost minimization. This […]
Nairobi, 18 March 2024 – President William Ruto of Kenya is poised to lead a high-profile government delegation to the fourth American Chamber of Commerce Kenya (AmCham) Business Summit scheduled for April 24–25, 2024, in Nairobi. The Summit, known for its pivotal role in fostering US-East Africa trade relations, is expected to attract nearly 1,000 […]
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 Centre had the honor of hosting the Norwegian Ambassador to Tanzania for a three-day visit across the pivotal regions of Iringa and Morogoro. This visit, spanning from March 13th to 15th, 2024, underscored the flourishing partnership between Tanzania and Norway in the realm of agricultural development. A conversation between the Morogoro Regional Commissioner, Hon. […]
Date: March 17, 2024, SAGCOT Centre, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania *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 […]
*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 […]
SAGCOT has shown innovation and partnership, bridging the gap between the public and private sectors to foster agricultural growth and sustainability. Said Elias Luvanda, in his role as the Acting Iringa Regional Administrative Secretary, took this occasion to elaborate on the successes and the roadmap ahead for the SAGCOT initiative. On the 13th of March, […]
Mr Barba Gaoganediwe When I reflect on the achievements made so far in Africa’s air transport, I strongly believe that The African Union’s Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) initiative is a near reality of our time. A flagship project of the African Union Agenda 2063, this initiative aims to create a single unified air […]