African Agriculture and Food Systems
April 27, 2025, Dodoma Watch the Launch– In a historic move to revolutionize Tanzania’s agricultural sector, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa today officially launched the Agricultural Growth Corridors of Tanzania (AGCOT), an ambitious national initiative aimed at expanding and deepening the success of the pioneering SAGCOT model across the country. The launch event, held in Dodoma, marks […]
April 27, 2025 The Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Kassim Majaliwa (MP), officially launched the BBT Project 1 on April 27, 2025, at the Jakaya Kikwete International Conference Center grounds in Dodoma. The project is funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB). The launch was attended by Hon. Hussein Bashe (MP), […]
Dodoma, Tanzania – April 27, 2025:The Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Kassim Majaliwa, has directed the Ministry of Agriculture to strengthen the monitoring of Cooperative Society officials to ensure they uphold ethics, transparency, accountability, and good governance in their service. Speaking today during the launch of the Dialogue on Access to […]
By News Desk Dodoma, Tanzania – In a rousing keynote address at the Kilimo Roundtable Africa 2nd National Agricultural Stakeholders’ Forum, held at the Morena Hotel in Dodoma, Godfrey Kirenga, CEO of the Agricultural Growth Corridors of Tanzania (AGCOT), laid out a visionary roadmap that positions Tanzania at the forefront of Africa’s food sovereignty agenda. […]
Dodoma, Tanzania – April 23, 2025By KILIMOKWANZA.ORG TEAM Tanzania is embarking on a nationwide agricultural overhaul with the launch of the Agricultural Growth Corridors of Tanzania (AGCOT), an ambitious expansion of its regional farming development model. Scheduled for formal unveiling on April 27, the initiative is poised to transform the country’s agricultural sector into a […]
By Dr Diallo Asseta Africa holds 60% of the world’s untapped arable land, a resource that could not only nourish our growing population but also position the continent as a global breadbasket. As we continually reflect on our planet’s health, we must recognize soils as renewable powerhouses, akin to solar and wind energy, demanding a […]
DODOMA: Tanzania is preparing to turn a bold vision into national reality with the official launch of the Co-operative Bank of Tanzania (CoopBankTanzania) on April 28, 2025, an initiative that cements Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, Minister for Agriculture, as one of the country’s most transformative policy champions. The launch, to be officiated by President Samia […]
Elizabeth Christopher Swai, founder and CEO of AKM Glitters Company Limited, has been featured in the June/July 2024 issue of Forbes Africa, celebrated for her visionary leadership in transforming Tanzania’s poultry sector. Her recognition marks a significant milestone—not just for her company, but for women-led agribusinesses across Africa. After serving 15 years with the United […]
As Africa pushes to expand its footprint in global agricultural trade, a little-known but critical document—the phytosanitary certificate—stands as both a passport and a price tag. While designed to ensure biosecurity and plant health compliance, the cost of obtaining these certificates varies dramatically across East and Southern Africa, creating an uneven playing field for exporters. […]
ASAS Group Achieves Major Milestone with Launch of Locally Produced Powdered Milk Iringa, Tanzania – April 2025 In a groundbreaking development for Tanzania’s dairy industry, ASAS Group has officially commenced production of locally made powdered milk—marking a bold stride toward national self-reliance and food security. The announcement drew praise from development professionals and agricultural stakeholders, […]