Press Release \”Africa accounts for 60 per cent of the world’s uncultivated arable land that need to be protected against rapacious speculation\”. The eighth African Development Forum (ADF VIII) wound up in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Thursday with the adoption of a Consensus Statement suggesting better ways in which African countries can use their natural resources to promote people-centered…
JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa,** October 30, 2012/ *– *With open access and attractive leasing terms, Africa’s oil and natural gas resources continue to attract a broad spectrum of investors, according to a new report from Ernst & Young (http://www.ey.com/za) Natural gas in Africa – The frontiers of the Golden Age launched at Africa Oil & Gas Week. **** ** ** Elias…
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2012 The World Bank Board of Executive Directors today approved US$25 million to boost the productivity of Tanzania’s agriculture sector through timely delivery of seeds and fertilizer to 300,000 farmers, and additional financing of US$30 million to enable farmers to access the latest in agricultural knowledge, farm technology and irrigation infrastructure. The funds will be provided…
Washington D.C. – October 16, 2012 – Africa Gathering, a global organization founded to promote African innovations and solutions, is holding its third annual conference, November 2-3, in partnership with The African Society at Georgetown University. The conference, themed “Africa Unlimited,” strategically launches during the opening weekend of Digital Capital Week, Washington D.C.’s annual 10-day technology festival. With Africans…
*Investing in Africa’s Capacity to Feed Itself – and to Help Feed the World* *Jane Karuku, President*** *Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA): *October 17, 2012: Ambassador Quinn, distinguished panelists, ladies and gentlemen. I am pleased to be here with you today discussing the best ways to invest in food security for Africa and the wider world….
Washington, D.C., October 23, 2012: Local entrepreneurs in developing countries are finding it easier to do business than at any time in the last 10 years, highlighting the significant progress that has been made in improving business regulatory practices across the globe, according to a new report released today by the World Bank and IFC. The report, Doing Business…
NAIROBI, KENYA (OCTOBER 18, 2012)—African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) today announced that its program, which develops the research and leadership skills of top women agricultural scientists in Africa, has received new joint funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (US$14 million) and the United States Agency for International Development (up to US$5 million). This support…
BOOK REVIEW By Christopher Elkington Once more, it is my great pleasure to review a book by a local author, published by a local publisher, in the English language. The author is also a working colleague, but I promise my readers that, as always, objectivity is my aim. Looking round the Guardian newsroom while at work on this review,…
Initiative Unveiled to Increase ICANN’s Presence and Participation across Africa Plan Receives Enthusiastic Support of CEO and Board Chair. TORONTO, Canada, October 17, 2012: Leaders of Africa’s Internet community have unveiled a comprehensive plan designed to dramatically increase African involvement in ICANN’s multi-stakeholder model. The initiative was presented to ICANN (http://www.icann.org) during the organization’s 45th public meeting in Toronto,…
The momentum for hosting the first Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2012 in Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar simultaneously from November 12 to 18, 2012 is getting higher, with organizations and institutions coming out in support of the event. The event is held under the theme “Amsha Uwezo Wako”Swahili for ‘Awaken Your Potential’ and official hosts Zanzibar Association for Youth Education…
*THE SECRETARY-GENERAL* *–* *Message on World Food Day* *16 October 2012* The world food situation continues to be cause for serious concern. Millions of small food producers — many of whom are women — are struggling to cope with economic and climatic shocks, and with high and volatile food prices. Newly released figures from the Food and Agriculture Organization…
*October 18 – 20, 2012*. Tanzania’s first *data journalism* bootcamp is offering free seats to 20 journalists, 20 coders, and 20 members of civil society who are interested in building apps for civic media / open data audiences. The 3-day event will launch in downtown Dar es Salaam between October 18 -20, 2012, and is underwritten by the *Tanzania…
New results for national malaria indicators were released yesterday by the National Bureau of Statistics. These are preliminary results from the Tanzania HIV/AIDS and Malaria Indicator Survey 2011-12. Overall, the results show encouraging progress—particularly with regard to malaria prevalence and the use of insecticide-treated nets. Malaria 9.5 per cent of children aged 6-59 months tested positive for malaria. This…
*Research Shows that Legume Trees Can Fertilize and Stabilize Maize Fields, Generating Higher Yields* *NAIROBI, KENYA* (15 October 2012)—Inserting rows of “fertilizer trees” into maize fields, known as agroforestry, can help farmers across sub-Saharan Africa cope with the impacts of drought and degraded soils, according to a 12-year-long study by researchers at the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF). The study,…
Waziri wa Maliasili na Utalii Mheshimiwa Khamis Suedi Kagasheki amewataka askari wa Wanyamapori popote waliko nchini kufanya kazi kwa bidii na bila uoga wakati wanapotekeleza kazi zao za kila siku maana mafanikio ya uhifadhi hapa nchini yako mikononi mwao. Aliwaasa watumishi wote wa Idara ya Wanyamapori kuzingatia ushirikiano (team work) ili kufanikisha uhifadhi kwa manufaa ya kizazi hiki na…
Vodacom brings M-insurance in Tanzania *Offers free insurance cover for regular users of M-pesa Dar es Salaam, 3rd October, 2012 … The ever changing mobile phone technology in East Africa has registered a new first with Vodacom Tanzania introducing M-insurance, a service that is set to fundamentally change how insurance business is done. M-Pesa users will be able to…
The association of Tanzania Employers( ATE) to day has officially Launch the employer of the year Award (EYA) event. Speaking to day during conference ATE Chair person Advocate *Cornelius Kariwa *Said ATE Recognizes that continues improvement of human Resource at the Working place was paramount for Making Tanzania economy competitive at local,regional and Global level.While on his side ATE,…
*ASSOCIATION OF TANZANIA EMPLOYERS (ATE)* *PRESS CONFERENCE* *ADDRESS BY ATE CHAIRPERSON * *MR. ADVOCATE CORNELIUS KARIWA * *2nd October TUESDAY 2012.* Dear Members of the media, On behalf of the Association of Tanzania Employers (ATE) I wish to welcome you to ATE’s old office, which is now used as a board room and for meetings such as this. We…
Dar es Salaam, 2nd October 2012. The Association of Tanzania Employers (ATE) today has officially launched the Employer of the Year Award (EYA) event. The annual event organized by ATE The annual event organized by ATE is geared towards promoting and encouraging best Human Resources Management practices in a bid to enhance organizational productivity and competitiveness. The event will…