African Agriculture and Food Systems
Date: April 14, 2024 Geoffrey Kirenga, CEO of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) Centre, has brought attention to the striking price of Tanzanian avocados in…
The Tanzanian Government has implemented robust strategies to enhance wheat production for the 2023/2024 farming season. Deputy Minister of Agriculture David Silinde announced in Parliament on April 5,…
Taking place from April 23-25, the conference reimagines resource-rich Namibia by turning possibilities into prosperity. The highly anticipated Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) is back, and this time…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter Mitigating Floods with the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant and Dam: Insights from Mr. Prudence Lugendo Mr. Prudence Lugendo, a Policy Specialist at SAGCOT Centre Ltd in…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter The Tanzania Meteorological Authority has issued an alert for 14 regions, predicting heavy rains beginning April 12, 2024. Regions such as Dar es Salaam, Tanga, Zanzibar,…
Kilimokwanza.org Team The 10th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC), scheduled from April 17th to 19th, 2024, in Dodoma, Tanzania, marks a significant milestone by celebrating “A Decade of…
Kilimokwanza.org Team For Tanzanian farmers struggling with acidic soil, a new weapon in their arsenal promises to double their crop yields. Research by the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute…
Kilimokwaza.org Reporter In a revealing publication in Nature Food, the Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI) has identified significant gaps in the scientific community’s understanding of what people…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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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…
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…
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…
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,…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…