African Agriculture and Food Systems
Tanzania’s Ambitious Plan to Double Tea Production: Aiming to Become Africa’s Leading Producer By Anthony Muchoki In a unique and delightful tête-à-tête, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan teamed up with renowned American businessman and politician Michael Bloomberg for a cup of Tanzanian tea on the sidelines of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in […]
By Anthony Muchoki AGRA President, Dr. Agnes Kalibata, has characterized COP28 as a turning point in the dialogue surrounding food systems, bringing #FoodSystems into the heart of mainstream discussions at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. She emphasized that this landmark decision represents a watershed moment […]
By Kilimokwanza.org Team, Lead, Neema Munisi.
By Kilimokwanza.org News Team Dubai, UAE – In a groundbreaking announcement at the COP28 climate conference in Dubai, Vice President Kamala Harris declared that the United States will pledge a substantial $3 billion to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), signaling a significant commitment to accelerate global climate action. However, this pledge is contingent on approval […]
Mtwara, Tanzania – Mtwara Port is gearing up to receive nine vessels carrying over 2,758 empty containers for the purpose of loading raw cashew nuts destined for international markets. Duncan Kazibure, the Acting Manager of Mtwara Port, made this announcement on November 27, 2023, during a meeting discussing the trends in cashew sales in the […]
Mtwara, Tanzania – A total of 208,000 metric tons of raw cashew nuts have been sold, raking in an impressive Tzs 461.8 billion for the 2023/2024 season. These cashew nuts were auctioned at prices ranging from below Tzs 1,500 to a high of Tzs 2,190 in the 30 auctions that have taken place during the […]
By Kilimokwanza.org Team The Green Climate Fund (GCF), in partnership with AGRA, has launched a transformative regional program named Re-Gain. This initiative is designed to bolster Africa’s potential as a major hub for food production. It will focus on climate-resilient agriculture, sustainable food systems, and empowering smallholder farmers. Tanzania, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, […]
The climatic conditions of the African continent is very dynamic and each country in Africa has its challenges and advantages, currently leaders and organizations in Africa have joined forces on making sure that discussions and choices about climate issues involving the continent’s requirements and preferences are well analyzed and viewed, this is a crucial step […]
Neema Munisi The Njombe region, under the visionary leadership of Regional Commissioner Hon. Anthony John Mtaka, stands at the brink of an unprecedented agricultural and economic transformation. This period, poised to be remembered as a renaissance for the region, is guided by Mtaka’s comprehensive and forward-thinking strategy. This strategy, with a significant emphasis on dairy […]
By Elizabeth Shumbusho In the process of making the world a better place for now and for the future delegates from nearly 200 countries, presidents, leaders of business and finance, and representatives of civil society gathered in Dubai for the COP28 climate conference with the aim of fast-tracking the transition to a clean-energy future. Thoughtful […]