Standard Chartered Bank to Sell its Retail Operations in Tanzania to Access Bank Plc
Herman Kasekende, CEO, Tanzania, Standard Chartered
Kilimo Kwanza
African Agriculture and Food Systems
The 2023 KILIMO Marathon and Expo: A Race for Green Change, Targeting the Planting of 1 Million Fruit and Spice Trees
A concerted effort from Morogoro Regional Commissioner’s office, SAGCOT, Shambadunia, and other key stakeholders has given rise to an impactful annual event series dedicated to revitalising the agricultural sector. The third edition of this significant campaign, the KILIMO Marathon and Expo, is set to infuse new life into the field from September 21st to 23rd, […]
Boosting Yields in the Oil Palm Sector: NIFOR, IAR&T, and OCP Introduce Tailored Fertilizer Solution
The Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR), the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T, and OCP Africa have introduced a specialized fertilizer blend to boost palm oil production in Nigeria. The introduction occurred on Tuesday during a one-day farmers’ field day held at NIFOR’s headquarters in Benin. The Executive Director of NIFOR, Celestine […]
AGRA Launches Innovative Strategy to Amplify Agricultural Markets in Tanzania
DODOMA, July 12th, 2023 – In a push towards transforming Tanzania’s agricultural sector, AGRA ((Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems) has unveiled a strategic five-year plan today. This progressive initiative is set to enhance competitive and inclusive markets, benefiting an estimated three million Tanzanian farmers directly. Hon. Mizengo Pinda, Chair of the Presidential Food and Agriculture […]
AGRA Tanzania Prepares to Unveil Inclusive 5-Year Agricultural Strategy July 12, 2023
By Anthony Muchoki AGRA (Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems in Africa), formerly known as the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, will release its transformative five-year strategic plan on July 12, 2023, in the bustling city of Dodoma, Tanzania. The strategic plan, themed “Catalysing Inclusive and Competitive Agricultural Markets and Trade for Food Systems […]
Tanzania’s Ministry of Agriculture Unveils Comprehensive Agriculture Land Management Plan
To streamline agricultural practices and promote sustainable farming in the country, the Ministry of Agriculture, through the Department of Agricultural Land Management and Planning (DALMP), has announced a series of services and programs for the benefit of farmers and agricultural investors. As of June 2023, the department has earmarked, allocated, measured, and marked a total […]
FarmERP Bolsters its Agritech Offering with 8 Additional Languages, Including Spanish and French
Mumbai: FarmERP, a leading provider of ERP-based farm management platforms, has announced a significant enhancement to its Agritech platform by offering support for eight new languages, including Spanish and French. The expansion aims to break down access barriers to agricultural information and extend the platform’s reach to countries where these languages are spoken. By introducing […]
AfDB Commits 244 Billion Tanzanian Shillings to BBT-YIA and Block Farming Projects
Dodoma, Tanzania: The African Development Bank (AfDB) has expressed its commitment to allocate $101 million (equivalent to approximately 244 billion Tanzanian shillings) for the implementation of the Building Better Tomorrow–Youth Initiative for Agribusiness (BBT-YIA) and block farming projects in Tanzania. Following a meeting at Chamwino State House in Dodoma, Minister for Agriculture Hussein Bashe revealed […]
Rwanda Gears Up for the 16th National Agriculture Show
Kigali, Rwanda – The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) is excited to announce the highly anticipated 16th National Agriculture Show, scheduled to take place from July 20th to July 29th, 2023. This prestigious event will be held at the Mulindi / Gasabo Show Ground in Kigali. The Rwanda National Agriculture Show, also known […]
TAMFI’s Microfinance Initiative Empowers Tanzania’s Renewable Energy Transition
Dar es Salaam, 27th June, 2023 As Tanzania strives to achieve its ambitious renewable energy targets by 2025, the Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) is pleased to report a positive response from financial institutions in supporting grassroots renewable energy financing. This development represents a significant milestone towards realizing the country’s renewable energy goals. Tanzania’s […]