African Agriculture and Food Systems
Kilimokwanza.org Team President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the United Republic of Tanzania has revealed optimistic projections from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the year 2024. According to the IMF, Tanzania is expected to rank among the top 20 fastest-growing economies worldwide. This forecast not only positions Tanzania as a burgeoning economic powerhouse but also […]
In the lush landscapes of Kibondo, nestled within the heart of Tanzania’s Kigoma region, Amoni Mtimba has embarked on an agricultural venture that is reshaping the socio-economic fabric of his community. Through the cultivation of avocados, a fruit increasingly prized for its nutritional and environmental virtues, Mtimba has unlocked a treasure trove of wealth, catapulting […]
By Lucy Sebastian, Kilimokwanza.org In the face of mounting environmental challenges, the call for sustainable development practices has never been more urgent. Across the African continent, communities are grappling with the harsh realities of climate change: droughts that stretch rivers dry, floods that erase seasons of toil, and storms that leave despair in their wake. […]
By Kilimokwanza.org Team Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for strategic actions to maximize the benefits for farmers from the currently high US dollar exchange rate. During a notable agricultural event, Gachagua highlighted that since numerous Kenyan agricultural products are priced in US dollars, the advantageous exchange rate should logically lead to increased earnings […]
Reported by Jamal Hashim, Azam News, February 7, 2024 Tanzania is emerging as a key player in apple production within the East African region. This transformative initiative, highlighted in a report by Azam TV’s “Taarifa ya Habari”/News on February 7, 2024, unveils a concerted effort to equip farmers with modern cultivation techniques, promising to revolutionize […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team Apple farming is emerging as a highly promising and profitable agricultural endeavour in Tanzania and Africa. This insight came to light during a Zoom meeting on February 1, 2024, organized by the SAGCOT Centre. The meeting was part of a larger dialogue aimed at exploring agricultural prospects within the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor […]
DAR ES SALAAM, February 6, 2024 – In an announcement made today, the Minister of Agriculture in Tanzania, Hon. Hussein M Bashe, addressed the ongoing sugar crisis affecting the country. The minister revealed measures being taken to alleviate the shortage and combat price manipulation in the sugar market. Minister Bashe began by acknowledging Tanzanians’ frustration […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – The Board of Directors of the Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF) has officially announced the appointment of Mr. Raphael Maganga as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1st February 2024. This significant appointment marks a new chapter in TPSF’s journey towards bolstering the private sector’s role in Tanzania’s economic […]
In response to recent media reports concerning its operations, Yara Tanzania Ltd, a subsidiary of Yara International ASA of Norway, has issued a public notice to reassure its customers and partners. The company acknowledges challenges in the Tabora and Mbeya regions but assures that its business operations remain robust across the rest of Tanzania. Yara […]
Kilimokwanza.org In Morogoro, a revolution in agriculture is underway. Clove farming, once a modest part of the region’s diverse agricultural sector, is now set to take center stage. This transformation was marked by a significant event on January 25, 2024, where Dr. Ally Musa Ally, the Regional Administrative Secretary of Morogoro, led a pivotal meeting […]