African Agriculture and Food Systems
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Kano, Nigeria – The AECF (Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund) unveiled its groundbreaking initiative, Investing in Women in Nigeria (IIW-Nigeria) today. With generous funding from Global Affairs Canada (GAC), the initiative has secured a whopping CAN $15.7 million to bring transformative changes to Kano State’s agricultural scenario. Aimed at revolutionizing women’s role in agricultural value chains […]
SINGIDA – In a significant move towards bolstering the livestock sector in the region, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, Tanzania’s Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, has unveiled plans to establish ten (10) new cattle dips in Singida North. The announcement was made during a special address by Minister Ulega at the reception of the President of the […]
Through the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, the government has communicated its ongoing dialogues with stakeholders in the livestock sector. The goal is to explore optimal ways of collaborating with youths involved in the BBT-LIFE program, enhancing livestock quality, and channeling them to international markets. This commitment was articulated by the Deputy Permanent Secretary of […]
The Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, has urged the Board of Directors of the National Ranching Company (NARCO) and the Advisory Board of the Livestock Training Agency (LITA) to have a joint strategy to prepare youth to be entrepreneurs in the livestock sector through the flagship program BBT Livestock. Minister Ulega gave […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – The Kenya National Farmers’ Federation (KENAFF) has once again emphasized the significant role smallholder farmers play in bolstering global food systems. Through a statement on their official social media handle, the federation underscored the need to empower these farmers with knowledge and skills, advocating for a shift to climate-smart agricultural practices. The […]
October 9, 2023 In an effort to ensure the efficient cultivation of tea in Tanzania and its significant contribution to the national income, the Tanzania Tea Board launched the Kilolo Tea Company Board on October 9 in Iringa. The newly established board will oversee the development of the tea industry in the Kilolo District of […]