Juma Msafiri The avocado, often dubbed “green gold,” has rapidly grown in popularity across the globe, transforming from a niche product to a staple in diets worldwide. This surge has significantly impacted the economies of several countries, with some nations leading the charge in production and export. Here’s a look at how ten countries are making their mark on…
Abidjan, Ivory Coast, August 14, 2024 – The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has announced a $10 million junior equity investment in the KawiSafi II Fund, a $200 million venture equity fund dedicated to advancing clean energy initiatives across sub-Saharan Africa. This investment, sourced from the Bank’s Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), aims to bridge investment gaps in…
August 14, 2024 In a groundbreaking showcase at the 2024 Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibition in Dodoma, the Brazilian company Longping has demonstrated that the region’s land, often dismissed as arid and unproductive, is fertile and primed for profitable soybean farming. The company’s thriving soybean plot proved that Dodoma’s soil can support this highly valuable crop, challenging preconceived notions about…
Dodoma, Tanzania—At the Nane Nane International EXPO in Dodoma 2024, Rhoda Mwita, the founder and executive director of Kilimo Roundtable, stood before a diverse audience in Dodoma to articulate a bold vision for Tanzania’s agricultural sector. Her speech, delivered at the launch of Kilimo Roundtable, not only highlighted the transformative strides already made under Tanzania’s current leadership but also…
Dodoma, Tanzania – Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Hon. David Silinde, launched The Kilimo Roundtable Africa on August 7, 2024, in Dodoma, emphasizing the transformative potential of agriculture for Tanzania. He called for a collective, nationwide effort to drive agricultural development. He outlined the government’s ambitious Agenda 10/30 Investment Roadmap aimed at achieving food self-sufficiency and establishing Tanzania as a…
Dodoma, July 26, 2024 – Tanzania launched the National Cooperative Bank (NCB) in a historic move, marking a pivotal moment for the nation’s cooperative movement and agricultural sector. The inauguration ceremony, which also marked the final shareholders’ meeting of the Kilimanjaro Cooperative Bank (KCBL), solidified the transformation of KCBL and the Tandahimba Cooperative Bank into the unified NCB. The…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – In a significant diplomatic shift, the Norwegian Embassy in Dar es Salaam will now oversee Norway’s diplomatic relations with Uganda, alongside Rwanda, Burundi, and the Comoros. This change follows the closure of the Norwegian Embassy in Kampala, a move part of Norway’s broader structural reforms within its foreign service. The transition was formalized through…
By Anthony John Tanzania’s agricultural sector has achieved a major triumph, raking in a staggering $2.32 billion from the export of 1.57 million tons of fruits and legumes. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa unveiled this remarkable feat during the grand opening of the 2024 Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries Exhibition and Nane Nane celebrations in Dodoma. New Markets, New Opportunities The…
DODOMA, Tanzania – In anticipation of the 31st Nane Nane International Agricultural Exhibition, SAGCOT Centre CEO Geoffrey Kirenga commemorated Tanzania’s agricultural advancements on July 31, 2024. He highlighted SAGCOT’s pivotal role in transforming the sector and outlined ambitious plans to extend its successful model to new agricultural corridors nationwide. The exhibition, which will open on August 1st, will showcase…
Arusha, Tanzania – The Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI), under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, is set to host the 3rd TAFORI Scientific Conference from December 11th to 13th, 2024, at the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC). This year’s conference theme, “Restoring Forest Landscapes for Sustainable Development and Climate Change Mitigation,” underscores the critical role of forest…