African Agriculture and Food Systems
DAR ES SALAAM, 5TH AUGUST 2023 Green Goals, Financial Solutions: The Roadmap to Tanzania’s Renewable Energy Future On 5th August 2023, the Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) and the Tanzania Renewable Energy Association (TAREA) announced a collaboration that promised to alter the trajectory of Tanzania’s energy landscape. The objective? To ensure that renewable energy […]
DAR-ES-SALAM, Tanzania – The 2023 Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR23) was unveiled today, amplifying a compelling message to the world: the repercussions of inaction in empowering Africa’s food systems stretch beyond mere hunger, affecting economic, social, and environmental landscapes. It has the potential to reverse the achievements made in past decades. The report, titled “Empowering […]
Tanzania hopes to make a significant impact and solidify its position as a key player in the region’s agricultural landscape. Vianey Rweyendela, the Country Manager of AGRA Tanzania, highlights the nation’s readiness with insightful words that echo their dedication to agricultural transformation. “Mkulima Akiongeza Tija – Increasing productivity for farmers directly boosts their competitiveness. It’s […]
Professor Fortunata Songora Makene, the recently appointed Executive Director is a preeminent authority in the realms of development sociology, gender studies, and social protection. The advent of Prof. Makene marks an epochal juncture not only for ESRF but also for the trajectory of sustainable development in Tanzania. Stepping into her new role, Prof. Makene stands […]
Dar es Salaam, 31st August 2023 Dr. Denis Tippe, Director of the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute’s Uyole Agricultural Research Institute in Mbeya, applauded the unveiling of SeedCast, a novel mobile application aimed at redefining Tanzania’s rice seed landscape. Speaking at the Rice Breeding Innovations Partners’ Annual Meeting in Dar es Salaam, Dr. Tippe remarked, “Witnessing […]
Water, a fundamental necessity of life, remains an elusive dream for millions. In Tanzania, a country blessed with numerous lakes and rivers, the irony lies in the fact that a significant portion of its populace grapples daily with water scarcity and sanitation woes. However, the recent collaboration between the Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) […]
*SAGCOT Soil Health Partnership By Anthony Muchoki A dynamic transformation is taking place in various regions of Tanzania, and the AGRA Country Manager Vianey Rweyendela acknowledges that the multifaceted implementation of GAIA by different partners is making a significant impact. He commends the collaborative efforts and diverse approaches taken by various partners involved in the […]
*How TAMFI and Water.org are Democratizing Access to Clean Water and Sanitation in Tanzania Kilimokwanza.org team In the heart of Tanzania, where the equatorial sun hangs heavy in the sky and the path to the nearest water source is often fraught with difficulty, a revolution is quietly underway. Access to clean water and basic sanitation […]
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, August 29, 2023 – In a significant step towards improving water accessibility and sanitation in Tanzania, the Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) applauded the efforts of microfinance institutions for channelling financial resources to households and SMEs to procure essential water and sanitation equipment. “By extending financial assistance to over five […]
By Amath Pathe Sene Africa stands at a critical juncture in its history, as it faces the twin challenges of climate changeand food security. As global temperatures rise and weather patterns become increasinglyunpredictable, the continent’s agricultural systems are under threat, as they are forced to bearthe brunt of severe droughts, floods, and heat waves. Once […]