February 7, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) unveiled its 2022 Annual Report, chronicling a year of substantial achievements, impactful collaborations, and significant strides in the agricultural sector amidst a rapidly evolving global landscape. Introduction: SAGCOT’s Mission and Vision: Established to revolutionize agriculture in Tanzania, SAGCOT operates at the confluence of […]
January 30, 2023
by Kilimokwanza Africa
The Tanzanian government has announced a series of measures to support the agriculture sector and ensure fair pricing for food products. The government will not remove the price controls on agricultural products, instead focusing on improving the profitability of the farming process. Minister of Agriculture Hussein Bashe, spoke about the government’s plans while discussing the […]
January 27, 2023
by Kilimokwanza
In a world where science and technology are the driving forces of progress, few individuals have had as profound an impact on their nation’s development as Dr. Hassan Mshinda. A Tanzanian scientist, leader, and visionary, Dr. Mshinda has dedicated his life to transforming Tanzania’s research and innovation landscape, leaving an indelible mark on the country’s […]
January 26, 2023
by Kilimokwanza Africa
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan meets with former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn in Dakar, Senegal. The meeting, which took place on January 26, 2023, was followed by a group photo that included Tanzanian officials such as Minister of Agriculture Hussein Bashe and Deputy PS of the Ministry of Agriculture Gerald Mweli. One of the […]
January 20, 2023
by Kilimokwanza Africa
By AJM Muchoki Tanzania is taking a comprehensive approach to transforming its agricultural sector, intending to grow the sector by 10% by 2030, according to President Samia Suluhu Hassan. She announced this ambitious goal during her speech at the “Food Action Partnership: Investing in Greater Resilience” event in Davos. The current growth range is about […]
January 9, 2023
by Editor
Tanzania: Nestled along the bustling main road from Dar es Salaam to Mbeya, lies the Ruaha Mbuyuni area, where a group of 20 young entrepreneurs is reshaping the landscape of the onion trade. The VIJANA WAUZA VITUNGUU (VIWAVI) Group, hailing from the Kilolo District, operates in the Kilombero District of the Morogoro Region. Their mission? […]
December 22, 2022
by Africa Kilimo
‘Building a Better Tomorrow: Youth Initiative for Agribusiness (BBT-YIA)’. Spanning from 2022 to 2030, this visionary program is dedicated to empowering and equipping the youth of Tanzania with the tools, knowledge, and resources they need to transform the agricultural landscape. BBT-YIA focuses on nurturing a new generation of agripreneurs by providing access to innovative agricultural […]
December 21, 2022
by Kilimokwanza
The publication is one way to make data available to key stakeholders to underpin evidence-based decision-making.
December 13, 2022
by Kilimokwanza
Dar es Salaam Tanzania / Washington DC, USA, 13 December 2022 – Tanzania will host the AGRF 2023 Summit. The announcement was made by Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan, the president of the United Republic of Tanzania and H.E. Hailemariam Dessalegn, the Chair of the AGRF Partners Group on the sidelines of the U.S. Africa […]
December 10, 2022
by Kilimokwanza Africa
Delegates graduate from prestigious leadership programmes targeting change makers from government, civil society and the private sector [Nairobi, 8 December 2022]: Forty food systems leaders from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Ethiopia have graduated from the AGRA-led Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture’s (CALA) Advanced Leadership Programme in Nairobi, Kenya. They were awarded certificates in the Advanced Leadership Programme for […]