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New Online Dashboard Brings Transparency to Climate Finance; Gives Open Access to Funding Data for Indigenous Peoples, Local Communities, and Afrodescendant Peoples’ Tenure Rights and Forest Guardianship

April 11, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

kilimokwanza.org Reporter In an era where climate change poses a formidable challenge to global biodiversity and the well-being of Indigenous Peoples (IP), local communities (LC), and Afro-descendant Peoples…

AGCOT

Tanzania Pioneers Seed Conservation in Africa with Launch of Advanced Gene Bank

April 11, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 4 min read

By Safari Juma Arusha, Tanzania, has become the focal point for agricultural innovation and biodiversity preservation in Africa, following the landmark inauguration of the continent’s most advanced seed…

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Malawi Halts Soya Bean Exports to Bolster Domestic Industries Amid Production Decline

April 7, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 3 min read

The Malawi government has announced a critical intervention in the agricultural sector by suspending the exportation of raw soya beans. This decisive action, conveyed through a press release…

Features

Former Tanzanian President Kikwete Stresses Role of Homegrown Innovations in African Agriculture

April 7, 2024 · Elizabeth Lizz · 4 min read

Former Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, currently serving as an AGRA Board Member and Chairman of the Africa Food Prize Secretariat, envisions a continent where hunger is eradicated,…

AGCOT

Protected: Q1 2024 SAGCOT Newsletter: Transformative Agricultural Partnerships and Innovations

April 2, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 3 min read

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Tanzania

Morogoro: Tanzania’s Emerging Spice Powerhouse

April 2, 2024 · Editor · 2 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In a remarkable stride towards becoming a key player in the global spice market, the Morogoro Region of Tanzania has achieved a significant milestone by producing…

Tanzania

TAMFI & Women in Finance: Embracing Climate Change – A Confluence of Gender Empowerment, Environmental Advocacy, and Finance

April 1, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

On March 26, 2024, the Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) held a groundbreaking conference titled “Women in Finance: Embracing Climate Change” in Dar es Salaam. This event…

Features

Tanzania’s Dairy Revolution: A Catalyst for Nutrition, Education, and Economic Progress

April 1, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 3 min read

By Kilimokwanza.org Team The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries reports a significant uptick in milk production, from 2.2 billion liters in the 2020/21 budget to over 3.6 billion…

AGCOT

Tanzania-Norway Partnership Strengthens Agricultural Innovation in SAGCOT Corridor

April 1, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

Q1 2024 edition of the SAGCOT Newsletter. The SAGCOT Centre, alongside the regional governments of Iringa and Morogoro, welcomed Her Excellency Ms Tone Tinnes, Norwegian Ambassador to Tanzania,…

Features

Editorial: Partnerships Are the Cornerstone of Our Success 

April 1, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

Q1 2024 SAGCOT Newsletter: In the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), the first quarter 2024 was marked by a renewed sense of direction towards the future.…

Tanzania

SAGCOT Partnerships: Success Story of Raha Aloyce, Director of Raha Farm

March 31, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 4 min read

By Kilimokwanza.org Team Raha Aloyce, the dynamic director of Raha Farm, has become a beacon of success and inspiration in Tanzania’s agricultural sector. Her journey in agriculture began…

Tanzania

Navigating Economic Recovery: Tanzania’s Forward March to Enhance Business Environment and Investment Climate

March 30, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 3 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Tanzania’s economic landscape is undergoing a transformative shift, with strategic efforts aimed at bolstering the business environment and igniting investment. Amidst the backdrop of global economic fluctuations…

Tanzania

Tanzania: Transforming Agriculture to Propel Economic Progress

March 30, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

Kilimokwzanaza.org In East Africa, Tanzania stands at a pivotal juncture, with its vast agricultural sector holding the keys to the nation’s future prosperity. Despite its transition to a…

Features

Tanzania’s Economic Growth Amidst Climate Challenges: A Resilient Path Forward

March 30, 2024 · Kilimo Tanzania · 3 min read

By Anthony John Tanzania’s journey towards economic resilience and growth amidst the adversities posed by climate change is a testament to its strategic planning and adaptability. Despite facing…

AGCOT

Tanzania Soars in Seed Production: World-Class Quality Reaps Benefits

March 30, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

By Kilimokwanza.org Reporter Tanzania’s agricultural sector is experiencing a golden age, driven by the production of world-class seeds. The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) prioritizes high-quality…

Kenya

Manyatta Cider: A New Celebration of African Flavours by EABL

March 27, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 2 min read

Nairobi, Kenya – March 27th, 2024 – Kenya Breweries Limited (EABL) has unveiled Manyatta Cider, a groundbreaking beverage that celebrates the rich tapestry of African culture with a…

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Rwanda to Host the Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 and Calls for Radical Transformation of African Food Systems

March 27, 2024 · Editor · 2 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter Rwanda is set to lead Africa’s ambitious journey towards a sustainable and resilient food future as it prepares to host the second Africa Food Systems Forum…

AGCOT

Tanzania’s Credit Upgrade: A Call to Action for Strategic Investment

March 27, 2024 · Editor · 2 min read

Dar es Salaam: The recent elevation of Tanzania’s credit rating from B2 to B1 by Moody’s not only reflects the nation’s economic resilience and fiscal discipline but also…

AGCOT

World Vegetable Center Launches Africa’s First Vegetable Genebank in Tanzania Through Taiwan-Africa Initiative

March 27, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 5 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Reporters Landmark Vegetable Genebank Opens in Tanzania A groundbreaking achievement for African agriculture arrived in March 19 2024 with the inauguration of Africa’s first Vegetable Genebank in…

Features

Unraveling the Science of Food Retrogradation with Prof. Mohamed Janabi

March 26, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 2 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In a bustling metropolis like Dar es Salaam, where traditions intersect with modernity, discussions on health often intertwine with cultural practices. Recently, Prof. Mohamed Janabi, the…

News

Tanzania Sets the Stage for Global Tea Industry Revolution at Premier Stakeholders Forum

March 25, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

Dodoma, Tanzania – March 25, 2024 – Tanzania is on the threshold of an unprecedented transformation in its tea industry as it gears up for A Major Forum…

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Tanzania Announces Construction of Tea Factories to Support Smallholder Farmers

March 25, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

Dodoma In a move to address the challenges faced by smallholder tea farmers, including delayed payments for their crops, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Hon. David Silinde, announced…

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Minister Bashe Meets with Cotton Stakeholders for Agricultural Development

March 24, 2024 · Editor · 2 min read

[Dodoma, March 23, 2024] – The Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe, has led an important meeting of cotton industry stakeholders held at Morena Hotel, Dodoma on March…

Africa

Kigali to Host AFS Forum 2024

March 24, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

The Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS Forum) 2024, set to be hosted in Kigali, Rwanda from September 2nd to 6th, stands as a landmark event in the global…