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Avian Flu Virus in Cattle Highlights Urgent Need for Ramped Up Efforts to Prevent Spillover of Viruses from Animals to People

May 1, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 3 min read

Avian Flu in Cattle Signals Urgent Need for Enhanced Pandemic Prevention Measures Introduction In an alarming development, the avian influenza virus (H5N1) has made a cross-species jump to…

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Empowering Tanga’s Youth: The OurCity Initiative’s Transformative Impact

April 27, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 14 min read

Welcome to the Tanga Yetu Initiative Tanga is one of the selected cities under the ‘OurCity Initiative’ funded by Fondation Botnar, a Swiss philanthropic foundation working to improve…

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BBT Program Beneficiary Opens Second Farm

April 27, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 2 min read

Raha Aloyce, a beneficiary of the BBT Program, which empowers youth in agriculture and is funded by the Agricultural Input Trust Fund (AGTF), has opened another seedling farm…

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Cropland Can Support High Bird Diversity in Heterogeneous Rural Tropical Landscapes

April 26, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 4 min read

Juma M Msafiri Nestled in southern-central Tanzania, the Kilombero Valley offers a unique perspective on the intersection of agriculture and biodiversity. This fertile valley, defined by the Udzungwa…

AGCOT

Agriculture Growth Corridors of Tanzania on the Horizon: SAGCOT to Broaden Operations as Directed by Agriculture Minister

April 26, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

Kilimokwanza.org reporter In a strategic move poised to revolutionize Tanzania’s agricultural sector, the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) convened a high-level meeting on April 19, 2024,…

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Norway’s Commitment to Boosting Tanzanian Agriculture: A Partnership for Modernization and Market Access

April 26, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 3 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In a meeting held on April 22, 2024, with Hon Adam Malima, the Regional Commissioner of Morogoro, Norwegian Ambassador to Tanzania, Tone Tinnes reaffirmed Norway’s unwavering…

Tanzania

NCBA Launches Revolutionary Banking App to Boost Financial Inclusion in East Africa

April 26, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 4 min read

Dar es Salaam, April 2024 – The NCBA Group has taken a significant leap forward in digital banking by launching its innovative omnichannel application, NCBA Now, in Tanzania.…

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Manitoba Farmer Champions Soil Health at 2024 Camrose Conference

April 26, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 5 min read

Joe Gardiner Advocates for Regenerative Practices to Revitalize Agriculture Camrose, AB — At the 2024 Introduction to Soil Health Conference in Camrose, a gathering enriched by the insights…

Tanzania

Tanzania’s Firm Rebuttal to Accusations of Involvement in Fertilizer Scandal

April 26, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 3 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In a striking development, prominent lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi, known for his influential legal roles in Kenya, has ignited a significant controversy with a tweet accusing parties…

AGCOT

Tanzania: The Promise of the National Lime Application Guidelines

April 25, 2024 · Brenda Ngatara · 4 min read

By Brenda Ngatara In Tanzania, agriculture forms the backbone of the economy, supporting the livelihoods of most of the population. However, soil acidity has long plagued productivity. The…

Africa

Africa’s $824 Billion Debt Burden and Opaque Resource-Backed Loans Hinder Its Potential, African Development Bank President Warns

April 24, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 3 min read

Washington, D.C., United States of America, April 24, 2024 – Africa’s enormous economic potential is facing a severe setback due to the proliferation of non-transparent resource-backed loans, which…

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

April 24, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 2 min read

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.…

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Agriculture in Tanzania: Addressing Soil Acidity through Education and Innovation

April 24, 2024 · Brenda Ngatara · 4 min read

By Brenda Ngatara To promote sustainable agriculture in Tanzania, the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) Centre and the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) launched a series…

Tanzania

Revolutionary Agricultural Financing Mechanism Launched in Tanzania to Boost Tea Industry

April 23, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 5 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter Tanzania’s tea industry is set for a transformation with introducing the DUNDULIZA ROPAD (Revolving Fund for Agricultural Development), a groundbreaking initiative to restructure the financing mechanism…

AGCOT

Tamu Tamu Tanzania Launches First Cold-Pressed Organic Apple Juice, Cultivates Local Market

April 22, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 2 min read

KilimoKwanza.org In an achievement for the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) partnership, Tamu Tamu Tanzania Limited has introduced the region’s first cold-pressed organic apple juice, elevating…

AGCOT

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

April 22, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 2 min read

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,…

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

April 21, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 2 min read

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…

Tanzania

Empowered Women, Brighter Futures: REGROW Project Transforms Lives in Mvomero

April 18, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 2 min read

Empowered Women, Brighter Futures: REGROW Project Transforms Lives in Mvomero A remarkable transformation is underway in Msongozi Ward, Mvomero District, Tanzania. Thanks to the Resilient Natural Resource Management…

Tanzania

Tanzania: GOVERNMENT SET TO ESTABLISH COOPERATIVE BANK – MAJALIWA

April 18, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 2 min read

Prime Minister Kasim Majaliwa has announced that the government is in the final stages of establishing the National Cooperative Bank. A total of 15.7 billion shillings has already…

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

April 18, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 2 min read

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…

AGCOT

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

April 18, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 2 min read

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…

AGCOT

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

April 15, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 11 min read

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…

Tanzania

Tanzania’s Ministry of Agriculture Signs Agreement with British Company to Tackle Crop Loss

April 15, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

Dodoma, Tanzania: The Tanzanian Ministry of Agriculture signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with British company NMS Infrastructure Limited on March 8, 2024, in a meeting held in…

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Tanzanian Agricultural Sector Reaches New Heights Under President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s Tenure

April 15, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

According to recent statistics released by the Presidential Communication Directorate, Tanzania’s agricultural sector has witnessed significant growth and success under President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s leadership. The budget for…