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Dodoma Region Braces for Below-Average Rainfall Season: Farmers Urged to Prepare

October 22, 2025
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Tanzania Meteorological Authority Issues Critical Advisory for November 2025-April 2026 Growing Season Issued: October 17, 2025 The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has released its seasonal rainfall forecast for Dodoma Region, warning farmers and livestock keepers to prepare for challenging conditions during the upcoming agricultural season running from November 2025 through April 2026. Key Forecast Highlights According to the official…

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Unlocking the Carbon Economy: Comparative Pathways for Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda in Global Carbon Markets

June 1, 2025
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| Africa, Kenya, Tanzania

KILIMOKWANZA.ORG TEAM This report provides a comparative analysis of the engagement of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda with global carbon markets, examining the roles of communities, governments, and private actors. It highlights successes, challenges, regulatory gaps, and opportunities for fostering inclusive and sustainable carbon business models across these East African nations. Kenya has rapidly developed a comprehensive legal framework, including…

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Limestone Resources of Tanzania: A Comprehensive Geological and Economic Review

May 31, 2025
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| SAGCOT/AGCOT, Tanzania

KILIMOKWANZA.ORG TEAM I. Introduction A. Overview of Limestone: Definition, Composition, and General Economic Importance Limestone is a sedimentary rock primarily composed of calcium carbonate (CaCO3​), predominantly in the mineral forms of calcite or aragonite. While these carbonate minerals form the bulk of the rock, limestone typically contains varying amounts of impurities. These can include siliciclastic components such as quartz…

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Tanzania Joins Continental Effort to Reinforce Food Systems and Farmer Resilience

May 6, 2025
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Dodoma, Tanzania – May, 05 2025 Tanzania has joined six other African nations in implementing a transformative initiative to build resilient food systems and strengthen climate-smart agriculture for smallholder farmers. The programme, known as RE-GAIN (Resilient Gains in Agriculture and Innovation Nexus), was officially launched at the Morena Hotel in Dodoma, marking the start of a five-year, continent-wide effort…

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AGCOT: The Future of Tanzania’s Agricultural Evolution

May 2, 2025
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| Africa, Research, SAGCOT/AGCOT, Tanzania

The transformation of SAGCOT into AGCOT, launched on April 27, 2025, and briefed to President Samia Suluhu Hassan on April 28, represents a nationwide scaling of Tanzania’s agricultural success. AGCOT builds on SAGCOT’s achievements—$6.34 billion in investments, 1 million farmers reached, and 253,000 jobs—and extends its impact to new corridors under the Agriculture Master Plan 2050, aiming to revolutionize…

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Tanzania’s Bold March Toward Agricultural Transformation – AGCOT CEO Charts the Path at Dodoma Summit

April 24, 2025
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| Africa, Tanzania

By News Desk Dodoma, Tanzania – In a rousing keynote address at the Kilimo Roundtable Africa 2nd National Agricultural Stakeholders’ Forum, held at the Morena Hotel in Dodoma, Godfrey Kirenga, CEO of the Agricultural Growth Corridors of Tanzania (AGCOT), laid out a visionary roadmap that positions Tanzania at the forefront of Africa’s food sovereignty agenda. The conference, convened by…

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From Grassroots to Growth: The Rise of Coop Bank Tanzania

April 13, 2025
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Dar es Salaam, April 13, 2025 – In the heart of Tanzania’s bustling financial sector, a new institution has emerged with a promise to reshape banking for the underserved. Coop Bank Tanzania, officially launched on October 1, 2024, represents not just a merger of two regional banks but a continuation of a century-long legacy of cooperative ideals. Its story…

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Kilolo Trade and Investments Expo 2025: A Convergence of Opportunities

April 2, 2025
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| News, Tanzania

Date and Location: May 21-25, 2025, at the FDC Ilula grounds in Kilolo. The Kilolo Trade and Investments Expo 2025 is set to open its doors from May 21-25 at the FDC Ilula venue, promising five days of vibrant business interactions, learning opportunities, and showcases of technological advancements in agriculture and industry. Focusing on Agriculture and Industry This year’s…

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