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Prime Minister’s Office Takes Aim at Unscrupulous Land Survey Practices in Dodoma

October 6, 2023
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Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has unequivocally decreed that every firm previously tasked with land survey duties within Dodoma city, regardless of their contractual obligations, that hasn’t successfully concluded their task, be subjected to rigorous legal scrutiny. “Blacklisting is one of the actions on the table. It’s essential to partner with reliable firms rather than those generating discord,” he emphasized….

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Tunduru’s Green Gold: The Soaring Success of Pigeon Peas

October 4, 2023
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In Tunduru district, the fields gleam with the shimmer of mature pigeon peas. Once overlooked and underpriced, these tiny legumes, dubbed locally as the ‘green gold,’ have transformed the fortunes of local farmers in a way few could have imagined. This year, the Tunduru farmers are celebrating a bumper harvest of over 5 million kilograms of pigeon peas, valued…

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Boaz Blackie Keizire: We Cannot Achieve SDGs Without Sustainable Food Systems

October 3, 2023
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Kilimokwanza.org team 2023 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) saw the global agenda punctuated by a pressing topic: sustainable food systems. As leaders from around the world converged at this pivotal forum, there was a palpable sense of urgency. With only seven years remaining to reach the milestones set for the 2030 Agenda, the focus on sustainable food systems has…

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AGRA – Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems

October 3, 2023
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AGRA – Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems, a leading organization dedicated to the progressive enhancement of Africa’s food systems, is making impactful advancements in Kenya. Today, PS Kello Harsama from the Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development engaged in a pivotal dialogue with the AGRA team, spearheaded by their President, Dr. Agnes Kalibata. Central to their dialogue was AGRA’s…

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The Promise of Tanzania’s Dual Powerhouses Echoes at the AGRF 2023

October 3, 2023
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Tanzania’s Livestock and Fisheries Sector Poised for Robust Growth and International Collaboration 03 October 2023, Dar es Salaam —Hon. Abdallah Ulega, the Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, has emphasized the pivotal role Tanzania is playing in redefining Africa’s food system landscape. The Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 (AGRF 2023), held between 5th and 8th September, became the epicenter of…

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Revolution in the Rift: Tanzania’s Livestock and Blue Economy Emerge as Powerhouses of the Future

October 3, 2023
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Anthony Muchoki & Beda Msimbe As global superpowers jostle for dominance in the digital era, Tanzania sends out a radar from the heart of the African continent, signaling that the world might have it all wrong. During the AGRF conference, the message was unambiguous: The next revolution will not be televised, but cultivated. From the pulsating beats of Tanzania’s…

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Harnessing Agriculture for Economic Upliftment: The Vision of Dr. Anne Grace Gongwe

October 2, 2023
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By Elizabeth Shumbusho, kilimokwanza.org In the dynamic and multi-layered world of economic analysis, few scholars have made as substantial an imprint in Tanzania as Dr. Anne Grace Gongwe. A multifaceted academic powerhouse, Dr. Gongwe currently serves as a senior lecturer, research fellow, and consultant in the Economics Department at Saint Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT). Her credentials are further…

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RC Anthony Mtaka’s Vision: Njombe’s Wheat Fields as Tanzania’s New Agricultural Powerhouse

October 2, 2023
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In a land blessed with expansive fertile terrain and rich natural resources, it comes as a surprise that Tanzania imports between 90-92% of its wheat. This stark contrast between potential and reality is now being addressed in Njombe, a region poised to usher in an agricultural transformation that could significantly diminish Tanzania’s dependence on foreign wheat. A candid conversation…

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Anthony Mtaka highlights Njombe’s potential by drawing a parallel between it and Israel within the Tanzanian landscape

October 2, 2023
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By Neema Munisi, KilimoKwanza.org In the serene highlands of Njombe, the biting cold might be the first thing to grab your attention. But behind the region’s chilly facade lies an intricate tapestry of economic prowess and contrasting social challenges. Njombe is a paradox in many ways. With a population of 889,946, it remains one of the least populated regions…

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Seaweed Biofilm Triumph: Limerick Innovator Bags €10,000 and a Coveted Spot on Global Entrepreneur Programme

October 2, 2023
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In a world desperately looking for eco-friendly solutions, Marion Cantillon has emerged as a beacon of innovation. The founder of PitSeal, a revolutionary silage pit cover made from seaweed, Cantillon has just been awarded a €10,000 prize and a place on the prestigious 2023 Visa She’s Next Grant Programme. The Limerick native’s innovation steers the agricultural community a step…

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