African Agriculture and Food Systems
In a stride towards agricultural innovation, Tanzania’s Cereals and Other Produce Regulatory Authority (COPRA) spearheaded a crucial meeting with the AGRA and other pivotal stakeholders. The session, held on the 17th of January 2024, was not just a gathering but a decisive step towards integrating digital technology with agricultural practices, thereby propelling the sector into […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team “Rain Impacts Sugarcane Production: A Call for Adaptive Measures”In a recent revealing tweet by the Minister of Agriculture, Hussein M Bashe, the pressing issue of weather adversities, particularly rain, and its impact on the sugarcane industry has come to the forefront. The Minister’s tweet underscored a stark reduction in sugarcane production across several […]
Dar es Salaam, 2024 – NMB Bank has today announced the launch of its groundbreaking campaign, “NMB PESA HAACHWI MTU,” aimed at significantly enhancing financial inclusion among Tanzanians. This latest initiative promises a more accessible banking experience, breaking down barriers and expanding opportunities for the majority of Tanzanians to join the formal financial system. Filbert […]
By Elizabeth Shumbusho In Uganda, smallholder farmers grapple with the challenges of limited land and resources. Amidst this struggle, a revolutionary approach to agriculture is making waves. The story of individuals like Sarah, a farmer with a one-acre plot, is unfolding as a testament to the power of integrated farming in combating hunger, poverty, and […]
By Charles Anthony Mr. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), emphatically highlighted the transformative potential embedded within the AfCFTA. Encompassing an impressive expanse of 1.3 billion individuals, the AfCFTA stands not merely as a symbol of collective strength but as a beacon of economic resurgence. Mr. Mene articulated a vision […]
Mr. John Bosco Kalisa, the esteemed Executive Director/CEO of the East African Business Council (EABC), has recently unveiled the much-anticipated East Africa Economic Outlook for 2024 alongside the council’s strategic initiatives for the year. Amidst a global landscape of economic uncertainties and challenges, the EAC emerges not only as a resilient bloc but also as […]
*YARA has provided an essential contribution, significantly shaping the development pathway of SAGCOT DAVOS, SWITZERLAND – In an engagement at the World Economic Forum, Vice President Dr. Philip Mpango and YARA International’s CEO, Mr. Svein Tore Holsether, held pivotal discussions that underscored a shared vision for Tanzania’s agricultural transformation. The dialogue, enriched by the presence […]
Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 17 January 2024 – In a groundbreaking initiative, the World Economic Forum today unveiled a comprehensive report, “Closing the Women’s Health Gap: A $1 Trillion Opportunity to Improve Lives and Economies.” Developed in collaboration with the McKinsey Health Institute, the report shines a spotlight on the pervasive health disparities women face and quantifies […]
By Elizabeth Shumbusho Dr Agnes Kalibata, the president of AGRA Africa, set a transformative agenda at a crucial session of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA), held on the fringes of the World Economic Forum in Davos. The session, intricately themed ‘Movers and Shakers in Transformation: How Sustainable Business Models Are Delivering Africa’s Climate […]
Davos, 16 January 2024 – At the 54th World Economic Forum, a remarkable session titled “Movers and Shakers in Transformation: How Sustainable Business Models are Delivering on Africa’s Climate and Food Agenda” was hosted by AGRA under the insightful leadership of its President, Dr. Agnes Kalibata. Addressing a gathering of global leaders, Dr. Kalibata emphasized […]