Arusha. A year ago, Tan-zanian parliamentarians endorsed the Value Added Tax Act 2014, amid fanfares and went home peacefully, little knowing that not everything that glitters is gold. Now, six months since the law came into force, it turned out to be the worst enemy of the multi-million-horticulture industry, direct foreign invest- ments, and to the country econ- omy….
Dar es Salaam. The private sector in Tanzania wants a sta- ble and predictable regulatory environment which will enable investors, operators and custom- ers to make long-term decisions withconfidence. Policy and regulatory instability for years have adversely affected the performance of businesses. If regulators can ensure a sta- ble and possibly, a predictable regulatory regime despite chang- ing market…
Kilimokwanza.org SAGCOT played a pivotal role in the 2015 Grow Africa Investment Forum in Cape Town, contributing to the advancement of public-private initiatives in eight African countries, including Tanzania. As a key stakeholder, SAGCOT utilized the forum as a platform to discuss progress, tackle challenges, and explore opportunities for partnership and collaboration. This participation was integral to Tanzania’s active…
Dar es Salaam Today, a significant milestone was achieved in Tanzania’s agricultural sector with the signing of an agreement to support the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT). This initiative, launched three years ago, aims to enhance agriculture in the country’s southern highlands by fostering large and small investments in collaboration with the private sector. The signing ceremony…
Dar es Salaam, October 2013 In a significant stride toward sustainable development and economic growth, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Cooperatives proudly presents the latest iteration of the National Agriculture Policy. This comprehensive policy, unveiled in the heart of Dar es Salaam in October 2013, marks a pivotal moment in Tanzania’s journey towards agricultural innovation and food…
By Anthony Muchoki ARUSHA, Tanzania — The pursuit of a green revolution in Tanzania’s agriculture sector is already showing promise, as local companies have begun to engage in agribusiness in earnest. Notably, some of these companies have ventured into producing quality seeds for maize, sorghum, and sunflower. Large-scale seed farming presents opportunities for more farmers to access well-researched seeds…
Your Excellency Dr. Kofi Annan, Chairman of the African Green Revolution Alliance (AGRA); Your Excellency Dr. Eng. Gervais Rufyikiri, Second Vice President of the Republic of Burundi; Your Excellency Ambassador Seif Iddi, Second Vice President of Zanzibar; Honorable Ministers; Distinguished members of the diplomatic Corps; Invited Guests; Ladies and Gentlemen; It gives me great pleasure to welcome you all…
By Anthony Muchoki The magic that could propel farmers to better lives across Africa seems to be improved seeds and access to assured markets for their produce, and there lies the rock and hard place. Visiting rural farmers in Tanzania, Kenya, Ghana, and Malawi, the picture is the same- access to improved seed varieties, which holds one of the…
African investment Forum 2011 Programme Presidential Country Roundtables with Business Leaders-Tanzania The Tanzanian interactive session, which opened with the theme of Unleashing the Potentials of Agriculture in East Africa, was chaired by Mr. Sakum Shamte, the Chairman Agricultural Council of Tanzania. The session looked at the investment opportunities not only in Tanzania Mainland, but also in the Aisles. After…