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Tanzanian Government to Streamline Investor Services through a Unified Electronic Window

September 23, 2023
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Dodoma, 20 September 2023 – In a significant step to enhance Tanzania’s position as an investment destination, President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced the impending launch of the “Tanzania Electronic Investment Window.” This integrated electronic system aims to provide investors a seamless experience by consolidating services from 12 government institutions. Speaking after the inauguration of the Sapphire Float Glass manufacturing…

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TVA International Scientific Conference Deadline Alert: Paper Submissions Concluding on 31st October 2023

September 22, 2023
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Veterinary Services Meet Economic Development ARUSHA, TANZANIA – 31st October 2023 is the deadline for the Tanzania Veterinary Association (TVA) call for papers for the upcoming 41st TVA International Scientific Conference slated for 13th to 15th December 2023. The gathering will be held at the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC), a venue renowned for its proximity to some of…

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Transforming the South: Tanzanian President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan’s Milestone Visit to Mtwara and Lindi

September 21, 2023
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Kilimokwanza.org team Tanzanian President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan’s southern tour, brimming with initiatives and projects, is not just a testament to what has been achieved but also a blueprint for what lies ahead in the developmental journey of Tanzania. The citizens of Mtwara and Lindi, like many Tanzanians, find ample reasons to rally behind their leader, who is proving…

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Dr. Agnes Kalibata on the Urgency of Fixing Our Broken Food Systems for a Sustainable Future

September 21, 2023
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Seven Years to Save the World: Dr. Agnes Kalibata on the Role of Food Systems in Achieving SDGs By Anthony Muchoki As global leaders gather at the United Nations General Assembly, conversations about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) come to the forefront. One voice that resonates powerfully is that of Dr. Agnes Kalibata, President of AGRA – Sustainably Growing…

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President Samia has greatly honoured farmers, livestock keepers, and fishermen- Abdallah Hamisi Ulega, Minister of Livestock and Fisheries

September 20, 2023
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Address by Honorable Abdallah Hamisi Ulega, Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, to Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, distinguished leaders, and the residents of Kilwa. This address follows the momentous occasion of laying the foundation stone for the Kilwa Masoko Fishing Port Project and the distribution of cutting-edge boats to our devoted…

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Kilwa Masoko Fishing Port project is the most significant in the entire Lindi region, says President Samia

September 20, 2023
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Address by Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, following the ceremonial laying of the foundation stone for the Kilwa Masoko Fishing Port Project and the distribution of state-of-the-art boats to our dedicated fishermen on September 19, 2023. Translated from Kiswahili by Kilimokwanza.org team. First of all, I join others in thanking Almighty…

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Ruto Collaborates with Global Leaders at WEF to Enhance Africa’s Food Security

September 20, 2023
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In an urgent call to bolster Africa’s food production and security, Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto, US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, and several other leaders convened at the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Summit 2023 on Monday. The leaders underscored the necessity of revitalizing value chains across the continent to rectify the dire food scarcity situation,…

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USAID and Norway Launch New Fund to Bolster Agricultural Business in Africa

September 19, 2023
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USAID Administrator Samantha Power and Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, the Norwegian Minister of International Development, have jointly introduced a groundbreaking multi-donor fund. This initiative targets the provision of essential financial support to small-and medium-sized agricultural businesses (agri-SMEs) across Africa. This ambitious project, backed by the United States Congress, will see USAID contribute an initial sum of $35 million, matched dollar-for-dollar…

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Kenya Sets Sights on Doubling Agricultural Production through Sustainable Dryland Farming

September 19, 2023
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NAIROBI – In an ambitious move to strengthen Kenya’s food security, the Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development has unveiled its strategy to double the nation’s agricultural output by leveraging sustainable dryland farming practices. This groundbreaking initiative particularly focuses on the ASAL (Arid and Semi-Arid Land) counties, regions long identified as having considerable untapped potential. PS Kello Harsama, speaking…

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Dr. Kalibata Warns of Africa’s Looming Hunger Crisis; Urges Global Action

September 18, 2023
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By Anthony Muchoki In a compelling address, Dr. Agnes Kalibata, President of AGRA , shed light on the pressing need for a large-scale transformation of Africa’s agri-food systems. With urgency and passion, Dr. Kalibata detailed the challenges faced by the African continent and highlighted AGRA’s innovative roadmap to address these issues. She was speaking on Sunday, 17 September 2023,…

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