African Agriculture and Food Systems
AGCOT/SIDO Agro-Industrial Partnership to Empower Youth and Women Entrepreneurs Dar es Salaam & Dodoma, June 12, 2025 — AGCOT Centre Ltd and the Small Industries Development Organisation (SIDO) have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to unleash new investment, strengthen value chains, and empower youth- and women-led enterprises across four key Agricultural Growth Corridors […]
Dar es Salaam — June 15, 2025: Elizabeth Christopher Swai, the celebrated entrepreneur who built one of Tanzania’s most successful poultry empires from the ground up, is set to share her blueprint for success with Africa’s aspiring youth. On June 19, 2025, Swai will headline a pivotal webinar, “Youth in Agribusiness: Rising from Coop—Leadership, Innovation, […]
Lagos, Nigeria — In a bold and unfiltered message that’s stirring debate across Africa’s agri-tech and investment circles, Muhammad Yakubu (Gifted) Bubayaro, Director of ICT at Mile 12 Market and Founder of INAF, has issued a clarion call to entrepreneurs and investors: Africa doesn’t need another damn food app. The statement, posted on his LinkedIn […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | — In a significant leap forward for Tanzania’s agricultural sector, MazaoHub Precision Agriculture, co-founded by innovator Geophrey Tenganamba , has officially launched its groundbreaking initiative: “Agiza Mazao” – a digital platform that connects businesses and consumers directly with verified farmers across the country. The new service promises to revolutionise how […]
🌾 Staple Crops Grown Across Africa 🌍 From east to west, north to south, these crops form the backbone of Africa’s food systems and are cultivated widely across the continent: ✅ Maize✅ Cassava✅ Sorghum✅ Millet✅ Sweet Potato✅ Common Bean These staples feed millions and drive livelihoods, trade, and resilience in African agriculture. Read on, From […]
By Special Correspondent In May 2025, the rolling hills of Kilolo District in Iringa Region came alive with the energy of entrepreneurs, farmers, financiers, and visionaries. The inaugural Kilolo Trade and Investments Expo 2025 was more than an event—it was a declaration of intent. Held at the Ilula Folk Development College (FDC) Grounds, the five-day […]
Brasilia, Brazil | 23 May 2025 – The Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Philip Mpango, has urged nations to work together in the fight against hunger and poverty and to accelerate rural development, emphasizing that these are cross-border crises that require unified international efforts. Dr. Mpango delivered the call during […]
Dodoma, Tanzania – The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, under the leadership of Minister Hon. Dr. Ashatu Kachwamba Kijaji (MP), presented its financial blueprint for the 2025/2026 fiscal year to Parliament on May 23, 2025. The detailed plan outlines significant investments and strategic interventions aimed at boosting production, enhancing market access, and improving the overall […]
Mpeketoni, Lamu County In a quiet corner of Kenya’s coastal region, the seeds of economic transformation are being sown—literally. On April 30, dignitaries, government officials, and industry leaders gathered in Mpeketoni for the ground-breaking ceremony of a new cotton ginnery, a project poised to revitalize an overlooked sector of the economy and empower thousands of […]