African Agriculture and Food Systems
DODOMA, Tanzania – In anticipation of the 31st Nane Nane International Agricultural Exhibition, SAGCOT Centre CEO Geoffrey Kirenga commemorated Tanzania’s agricultural advancements on July 31, 2024. He highlighted SAGCOT’s pivotal role in transforming the sector and outlined ambitious plans to extend its successful model to new agricultural corridors nationwide. The exhibition, which will open on […]
In a landmark move set to ignite trade and investment across Africa, Mohammed Dewji, Owner and President of MeTL Group, recently convened with Mrs. Tusekile Kibonde from the African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI). The strategic meeting emphasized ATIDI’s crucial role in stimulating investment opportunities by providing insurance against trade and investment risks. Representing […]
Unleashing Africa’s Agricultural Potential Empowering women and youth in agriculture is not just a goal; it’s a necessity for Tanzania’s future. With a population projected to reach 186.9 million by 2065 and a significant portion being young people, the stakes are high. Unemployment disproportionately affects our youth and women, many of whom are engaged in […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team Experts in policy and research have highlighted the need for transformative agricultural policies in Tanzania. These policies should not stand alone but be integrated with other sectors to achieve significant agricultural changes, such as moving away from subsistence farming. These discussions emerged from a symposium on Tanzanian and Chinese experiences and cooperation in […]
Dodoma, Tanzania – This August, Tanzania will host a grand celebration of its agricultural heritage and future at the Nanenane Agricultural International Expo 2024. Set against the Nanenane Exhibition Grounds in Nzuguni, Dodoma, the event will run from the 1st to the 8th, showcasing the best agricultural, livestock, and fisheries sectors. A Historical Celebration Farmer’s […]
“SAGCOT has shown us the way by supporting convenings that formed the poultry stakeholders compact and its executive secretariat committee.” Morogoro, Tanzania— In a concerted effort to transform Tanzania’s poultry sector, industry experts and key stakeholders convened in Morogoro from July 15th to 20th to formulate the National Poultry Strategy. This pivotal document addresses critical […]
Prof. Jangsaen Kim, Director of the Canaan Global Centre in South Korea (centre, in a tie), and Dr. Rozalia Rwegasira, Assistant Regional Administrative Secretary (second left), meet on July 3rd, 2024, at the Sagcot Centre—Kilombero office to discuss cocoa and soya value addition in the SAGCOT region. The others are (from left) Adam Ndatulu, Cluster […]
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – The Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) announced in June a landmark $576 million investment for Mkulazi, Morogoro, poised to revolutionize the nation’s agricultural sector. This multifaceted project aims to diversify agricultural production, create employment opportunities, and stimulate economic growth. Key Highlights: Diversified Agricultural Ventures: Three major investors will spearhead the transformation […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – July 16, 2024 Kilimo Roundtable Africa, a platform for Collaboration, Innovation, and Growth in the agriculture sector, has urged Tanzanians to seize emerging opportunities in agriculture locally, regionally, and internationally. In a press release issued today in Dar es Salaam, Rhoda Magoiga Mwita, the CEO of Kilimo Roundtable, emphasised the […]
By Beda Msimbe Tanzania has made significant strides toward a more robust, sustainable food system, underscored at the Tanzania Food Systems Partner Dialogue and Workshop held in Dar es Salaam on July 11, 2024. This gathering of diverse stakeholders—government officials, private sector representatives, farmer organisations, and development partners—focused on identifying key priorities and investment opportunities […]