African Agriculture and Food Systems
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, […]
The Government of Tanzania has announced a bold and unprecedented trade measure against Malawi and South Africa in response to prolonged market access restrictions faced by Tanzanian agricultural products. The announcement, delivered on April 17, 2025 via social media by the Minister for Agriculture, Hon. Hussein M. Bashe (MP), outlines retaliatory steps that the Tanzanian […]
Once a relatively overlooked fruit in Tanzania’s agricultural basket, the avocado has risen to become a leading export commodity, reshaping the country’s economic landscape, empowering smallholder farmers, and positioning Tanzania as a serious contender in the global “green gold” market. Driven by explosive growth in global demand, climate suitability, and strategic policy support, Tanzania’s avocado […]
Ilula, Kilolo – April 16, 2025 With just over a month to go before the Kilolo Trade and Investment Expo 2025, Kilolo District Commissioner Hon. Rebecca Nsemwa is rallying stakeholders, the media, and the business community to support and participate actively in this transformative event. Ahead of a high-level preparatory meeting on April 16, 2025, […]
By Special Correspondent In the cool, mist-shrouded uplands of Njombe and Iringa, a quiet agricultural revolution has rewritten the economic destiny of thousands of smallholder farmers. A decade ago, the Irish potato was merely a subsistence crop in Tanzania’s Southern Highlands—plagued by diseased seeds, anemic yields, and exploitative middlemen. Today, cooperatives from these same hills […]