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Tanzania Tea Board Explores Investment Opportunities During President’s Visit to Turkey

Kilimokwanza.org reporter To bolster economic ties between Tanzania and Turkey, the Tanzania Tea Board actively engaged in discussions with the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Dr Samia Suluhu Hasan, who visited Turkey on April 19, 2024. The primary focus of this diplomatic mission was to foster business cooperation, particularly in sectors like tea production, where Turkish…

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Broadening Horizons: Minister Bashe Spotlights Agricultural Trade Opportunities as SAGCOT Evolves into AGCOT

Tanzania’s Agricultural Growth: SAGCOT’s Strategic Expansion Plan to Agriculture Growth Corridors of Tanzania (AGCOT) Dodoma, Tanzania – In a bid to propel Tanzania’s agricultural sector to new heights, the Minister of Agriculture, Honorable Hussein Bashe (MP), engaged in a pivotal meeting organized by The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) on April 19th, 2024. Hosted at Morena Hotel…

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18th Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Global Forum to Explore Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership in Islamic Finance

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, April 21, 2024 – The anticipation is high as the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Institute gears up for the 18th edition of the IsDB Global Forum on Islamic Finance, scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on April 28, 2024. Set against the IsDB Group Annual Meetings and Golden Jubilee Celebration, this year’s…

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Equity Bank Tanzania’s New Fee Structure Raises Concerns Among Customers

Equity Bank Tanzania has recently unveiled a revised tariff guide, introducing several new fees for its banking services. While the bank has cited reasons for these adjustments, customers are expressing growing apprehension about the potential financial impact and the lack of clarity surrounding the changes. Here’s a breakdown of the new fees and their implications: While Equity Bank Tanzania…

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Prime Minister Majaliwa Advocates Action-Oriented Agricultural Policy at 10th AAPC

Dodoma, April 17, 2024—The 10th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC) commenced with fervor as Prime Minister Hon. Kassim Majaliwa (MP) of the United Republic of Tanzania delivered an impassioned keynote speech, championing a proactive approach to agricultural policy formulation and implementation. In his address at the Mabeyo Hall in Dodoma, Prime Minister Majaliwa reaffirmed the government’s steadfast commitment to…

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Calling All Food System Champions! Here is the Programme for the 10th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference

The 10th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference is coming to Dodoma! Mark your calendars for April 17th to 19th, 2024, as the Mabele Hall prepares to host this landmark event. This year’s conference celebrates a decade of driving change in Tanzania. The theme: “A Decade of Impactful Policy Reforms: Building Resilient, Inclusive, and Sustainable Food Systems.” Join us for three…

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Tanzanian Avocados Garner Premium Prices in the UK, Sparking Global Market Comparison

Date: April 14, 2024 Geoffrey Kirenga, CEO of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) Centre, has brought attention to the striking price of Tanzanian avocados in international markets. On April 13, 2024, Middle Eastern (ME) avocados weighing 0.66 kg were sold for £2.00 at Marks & Spencer in the UK, approximately TShs 990/- per fruit. This revelation…

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Harnessing Nature: The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant and Dam’s Role in Flood Mitigation and Resource Management in Tanzania

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter Mitigating Floods with the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant and Dam: Insights from Mr. Prudence Lugendo Mr. Prudence Lugendo, a Policy Specialist at SAGCOT Centre Ltd in Tanzania, has highlighted the critical role of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant and Dam in mitigating floods experienced in the region. Located at Stiegler’s Gorge within the Selous Game Reserve, part…

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Heavy Rains Threaten Tanzania’s Agriculture: 14 Regions on Alert

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter The Tanzania Meteorological Authority has issued an alert for 14 regions, predicting heavy rains beginning April 12, 2024. Regions such as Dar es Salaam, Tanga, Zanzibar, and Morogoro are expected to be impacted. These conditions may lead to flooding and disrupt economic activities. Residents are urged to take proactive measures. The forecast indicates that the heavy rains…

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Tanzania’s Transformative Agricultural Change: The 10th Annual Agricultural Conference Spotlights a Decade of Reforms.

Kilimokwanza.org Team The 10th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC), scheduled from April 17th to 19th, 2024, in Dodoma, Tanzania, marks a significant milestone by celebrating “A Decade of Impactful Policy Reforms: Driving Resilient, Inclusive, and Sustainable Food Systems.” This influential gathering will host experts, policymakers, and stakeholders across the agricultural sector to review a decade of reforms and carve…

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