Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – In a historical and transformative move, the Tanzania Port Authority (TPA) has signed three distinct investment and operational contracts for the Dar es Salaam port with the renowned global port operator, DP World. The event was graced by His Excellency, the President of Tanzania, Vice President, and other government officials and dignitaries. This landmark…
NAIROBI: Following President William Ruto’s recent inauguration of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme, the farming community, a cornerstone of Kenya’s economy, awaits the potential ripple effects. With a health facility for every 5,000 Kenyans promised, there’s a palpable air of optimism. However, the road ahead is not without its hurdles. Farmers, routinely exposed to labor-intensive tasks, chemical risks,…
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA — In a bid to bolster competitiveness and enhance farmer revenues, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Honorable Hussein Bashe, elaborated on President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan’s plans to add value to cashew and sesame crops. The President directed the establishment of an industrial cluster dedicated to these crops in the Maranje region, Nanyamba District of Mtwara….
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Tanzania is poised to scale up its agriculture and food systems by leveraging the proven success of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) model. The SAGCOT corridor contributes to over 60% of the country’s food crop production, despite covering only a third of the country. Now, following a directive from President Samia Suluhu…
Dar es Salaam – The East Africa College of Business (EACB) in Dar es Salaam, together with PM Netherland, recently hosted a dedicated training event for Tanzanian entrepreneurs active in the livestock and animal feed domain. Under the expert guidance of Dr Deogatus Mbona, attendees grasped the integral relationship between feed quality and animal well-being. “The standard of livestock…
Nairobi, October 20, 2023 In a strategic move to bolster its tea industry, Kenya has unveiled an ambitious plan to provide subsidized fertilizer to more than 650,000 smallholder tea farmers. This game-changing initiative gained momentum as a substantial shipment of 47,800 metric tons of NPK fertilizer arrived at the Port of Mombasa on October 18. The dignitary responsible for…
Nairobi, October 20, 2023 – Importers and exporters in Kenya are set to face higher expenses for cargo clearance services, following the announcement by the country’s clearing and forwarding agents to implement minimum charges starting December 1, 2023. The move is expected to impact the cost of doing business for a wide range of industries, including the import and…
Dodoma, October 19, 2023 – Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Hussein Bashe, has made a groundbreaking announcement with far-reaching implications on the international stage. The Tanzanian government is set to unveil price controls for maize seeds across the nation by October 20th of this year, in a move aimed at safeguarding the interests of local farmers and ensuring the accessibility…
Siny Samba, CEO of Le Lionceau, was announced as the 2023 WAYA winner at the 2023 Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS), formerly known as AGRF, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on September 6, 2023. This year, the forum’s theme focused on diversity and the inclusion of women and youth in the transformation of Africa’s Food Systems, with 57% women…
By Neema MunisiKilimoKwanza.org Njombe, one of the fastest-growing regions in Tanzania, is making significant strides in investment. Njombe’s Regional Commissioner, Hon. Anthony Mtaka, has pointed out numerous opportunities available to both domestic and foreign investors, emphasizing the importance of fostering unity among Tanzanian youth and investors. Speaking at the “Invest with Samia” program event, Hon, Mr. Mtaka stated: “I…