Africa Matters

AIDAN EYAKUZE: Open Government Partnership the key to Good Governance

 The following is the speech from Mr. Aidan Eyakuze –  Twaweza Executive Director, in the Opening Plenary Session of the OGP Africa Meeting, May 20th , 2015, in Dar es Salaam. Your Excellency, President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, Honourable George Mkuchika, Minister of State, Good Governance, Honourable Andrew Tehmeh, Deputy Minister of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism of Liberia, Invited guests, ladies…

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Multi-stakeholder partnership to support soybean sector development in Tanzania launched

“The partnership will address challenges facing farmers in the production and marketing of soybean in the country.” An innovation platform that brings together all the stakeholders along the soybean value chain from farmers to government and non-government organizations and the private sector to address the challenges facing soybean sector development in Tanzania was launched at the end of last…

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The first Police call centre in Tanzania launched

  The centre positioned at the Dar es Salaam Special Zone Police office is the first to be launched in the country and is expected to provide services countrywide Dar es Salaam. Home Affairs minister Mathias Chikawe yesterday launched a police-public call centre aimed at enhancing communication between the two sides in times of emergency as well as curb crimes…

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The cities of Accra-Ghana, Kinondoni-Tanzania and Praia- Cape Verde win the inaugural José Eduardo dos Santos African Mayor Awards

United Cities and Local Governments-Africa (UCLG–A) announces the winners of the first ever “African Mayor Awards” in Luanda, Angola LUANDA, Angola, May 5, 2015/— The winners of the inaugural 2015 “José Eduardo dos Santos African Mayor Awards” were announced last week during a gala dinner in Luanda, Angola. These awards acknowledge the leadership and contribution made by Mayors of large,…

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Immense Potential of $80 Billion African Aviation Market in the Spotlight at Inaugural Event in Dubai

First-ever Aviation Africa to bring together world’s leading airlines, ministers and authorities including IATA, Rwandair, CAA Ghana, to discuss untapped market’s significant opportunities DUBAI, UAE, May 4, 2015/ — Aviation Africa 2015 which opens on 10th May at Le Meridien Hotel, Dubai will underscore the immense potential of the African aviation market. The two-day event, held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin…

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The Government of Tanzania and AGRA to collaborate to grow agribusiness

New agreement signed to boost the cooperation DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania. 30 April 2015 –The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) Thursday Evening, 30th April 2015  signed a new agreement that will see Tanzanian smallholder farmers benefit from initiatives geared towards making their farming more profitable. The new…

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Malawi takes key step to advance digital payments and drive inclusive growth

Government, private sector, mobile operators and development organizations convene to establish a plan for the future LILONGWE, Malawi, April 30, 2015 Today, Malawi took a significant step towards creating a digital payment ecosystem in order to address poverty and drive inclusive growth. An event organized by the Government of Malawi with the United Nations Capital Development Fund’s (UNCDF) Better…

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Chemical free grain storage wins applause

Songea, 30th April 2015/- Songea District Commissioner Prof. Norman Sigalla has urged farmers in Ruvuma Region to consider adopting the new grains storage technology being promoted by Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), as it is chemical free and economical. Speaking on Tuesday, at the launch event of the new technologies at National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) grounds…

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