The China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative is a vast, ambitious infrastructure and economic development project spanning across continents. As for China-Africa Belt and Road cooperation, one of its most significant and promising facets is its emphasis on green infrastructure projects, renewable energy development, and ecological conservation measures. At a time when the world is grappling with environmental challenges, Sino-African…
On Thursday, United States Vice President Kamala Harris during her visit to Tanzania as part of her week-long visit to Africa announced plans to boost trading activities between the two countries. Harris began her journey in Ghana on Sunday before travelling late on Wednesday to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s business hub, where she met President Samia Suluhu Hassan. During…
Summary Expectations are high that the coming of the US second in command will bolster ties with Tanzania in areas such as trade, tourism, education, health, agriculture, environment, information and communication technology (ICT), as well as security and defence Dar es Salaam. US Vice President Kamala Harris arrives in Tanzania today amid optimism for further improving bilateral ties between…
POLITICAL analysts view the visit by US Vice-President Kamala Harris to Tanzania as a further step in recognising President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s 4Rs philosophy in promoting democracy and good governance. They said President Samia walks the talk in unifying the country as well as promoting multilateral cooperation through her philosophy. The 4Rs stands for Reconciliation, Resilience, Reforms and Rebuilding…
Tourism AS the ‘Air Force Two’ kisses the Julius Nyerere International Airport’s (JNIA) runway today, tourism stakeholders will definitely be rubbing their hands. Perhaps, this signals the prospects of the visit of the second in command in the Oval Office. A section of players in the 2billion US dollars (about 5tri/-) a year industry have expressed their optimism as…
Click here to listen Right now, countries in Africa are being wooed by the world’s biggest powers. As China continues pouring billions into the continent and Russia escalates its military engagement, now the United States is stepping on the diplomatic gas, with Air force two landing in Ghana this week. Source www.abc.net.au
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will meet Monday with Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo, a show of support for the West African leader who is facing rising discontent over inflation and fresh concerns about regional security. Harris is just beginning a weeklong trip to the continent that will also take her to Tanzania and Zambia, part of a concerted effort…
THE maiden visit of US Vice-President Kamala Harris to Tanzania is expected to bolster bilateral ties between the two countries and promote a number of areas for cooperation, pundits have forecasted. Ms Harris and her delegation will visit three African countries – Tanzania, Ghana and Zambia from 25 March to 2 April to discuss regional and global priorities, including…
A diplomatic deal in the Middle East was notable as much for a breakthrough between Saudi Arabia and Iran as it was for the absence of American input. Story by Brendan Cole The March 10 agreement between the regional rivals to imminently reopen embassies after a seven-year hiatus was brokered in secret by China. It raised questions over whether…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Despite the deeply rooted patriarchal system in our culture, women have still managed to beat the system and are taking over some of the leadership roles traditionally designated for men, including the highest seat in the country. Did you know that Africa currently has two female presidents and only a total of 10…
Tanzania will host the AGRF 2023 Summit, the announcement was made by Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan, the president of the United Republic of Tanzania and H.E Hailemariam Dessalegn, the Chair of the AGRF Partners Group on the sidelines of the U.S. Africa Leaders’ Summit currently taking place in Washington, DC. The AGRF, Africa’s Food Systems Forum, is the…
This is the first time in some regions like Dar es Salaam that fuel price hits Sh3000 per litre While subsidies introduced by the government earlier this year have helped to ensure that fuel in Tanzania is cheaper than in any other East African Community member state with the exception of DR Congo, experts have called for more sustainable…
President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the United Republic of Tanzania has engaged Judges of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights at the State House in Dar es Salaam. The engagement which was initiated by the African Court Judges offered the opportunity for the discussion of a number of issues, including the construction of the permanent premises of…
Tanzania’s vision is to be a global food supplier and the market leader in agro-industrialization in Africa. She said the achievement would be realized. Dar es SalaamTanzania’s Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade, has called for concerted public and private sector actions to make Tanzania the centre of Africa and the world food trade. The minister, Dr Ashatu Kijaji,…
Most people agree that it’s vital to grow old healthily. In Africa, healthy life expectancy has increased by ten years — more than anywhere else. DW explores the reasons for this and examines how the trend can continue. The “Margaret Kenyatta” mother-and-child hospital wing in Nakuru, Kenya is the country’s second-largest maternity ward. It boasts around 250 beds, where…
As Egypt prepares to expand to serve a population over 20 million, the Cairo metro has recruited Egypt’s first female train drivers, a novelty in a country where few women have formal jobs. Since April, commuters on the network’s newest line have seen women take the controls in the driver’s cab, with reactions ranging from raised eyebrows to outright…
Deputy President William who vied for the top job on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ticket was leading on Monday morning even as the electoral commission prepared to announce the final results. Based on tallies so far released by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), Ruto was ahead of his main competitor Raila Odinga of the Azimio…
Improved agriculture business enabling environment needed for faster agro-industrialisation uptake Dar es Salaam, 07/08/2022 Tanzania under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan has placed agriculture at the top of the agenda, thus it’s paramount for the ongoing efforts toward the implementation of the Tanzania Agro-industries Development Flagship (TAIDF) to be hastened, according to Dr Barney Laseko, a policy…
The meeting, to be held on 27, 28 and 29 July in Costa Rica, will outline the role of Africa and the Americas in global food and environmental security. It will provide opportunities for bi-regional cooperation in science, technology and innovation, with a view to building resilient and sustainable food systems. San Jose / Nairobi, 19 July 2022 (IICA/AGRA/AUDA-NEPAD)…
Senegal international Sadio Mane is set to become Africa’s highest-paid footballer, overtaking Liverpool forward Mohammed Salah and Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez. The 30-year-old Mane is joining Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich next summer after a £31.5 million buyout clause was activated. Mane who is traveling to Germany tomorrow for medical tests, has agreed on joining Bayern with his new contract…
A Policy Position Paper by Maida Waziri The position of this paper is that there is an urgent need to address the lacuna in development policies, laws and regulations about cottage (home based) industries. If addressed cottage industries will be able to establish business linkages, partnerships and subcontracting relationships to complement small, medium and large industries. Failure to recognize…
Arusha, June 6, 2022: In starring and guiding The Royal Tour Film, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has shown how Tanzania tourism remains one of the best globally, and despite the shortcomings brought about by COVID, it will rise. The sentiments have been made by Arusha based tourism entrepreneur and operator Ms Michelle Mrema, the founder and managing director…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: June 2, 2022 Tanzania is racing to be East Africa’s rice hub by meeting in totality the regional need for the food crop. The 4th largest producer of rice in Africa and the second-largest in Eastern & Southern Africa, has put in place adequate plans and measures to increase rice production annually, set to reach…
By Maida Waziri A time has come if the law of 30 per cent tenders to women, youth, and the disabled are followed in the construction industry, that would be one of the greatest empowerment drives. It could lead to new employment for thousands of women in the industry. That there is a great need to motivate and inspire…
President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has said that no number of challenges should prevent Africa from going ahead with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), as the deal is the only hope of reviving economies in the region. She premised her comments on the fact that there is enormous opportunity for the continent…
A report evaluating the work of AGRA in Ghana has commended the organization for its contribution to improving agriculture in the country. The report by US-based data science company Mathematica, assessed the impact of AGRA’s Partnership for Inclusive Agricultural Transformation in Africa (PIATA) initiative. It concluded that the public policy environment for agricultural development has been enhanced as a result…
Edson Gidion Baraukwa, +255745358243 | gideonedson@gmail.com From witnessing the Northern Lights to snorkelling in Bora Bora, here’s some of the very best experiences to add to your bucket list. From seeking out adventure to getting up close and personal with a range of wild animals to taking on an epic journey, travel bucket list experiences have become ever more…
TANZANIA continues to reap the fruits of empowering women after attaining the honor to have a delegate listed in the list of top 100 Women CEOs in Africa for 2021. Founder of Women in Management (WIMA), Naike Moshi has been announced in the second list of top 100 Women CEO’s in Africa. The list was announced recently by the…
PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has directed the Ministry of Finance and Planning to prioritize the execution of District Agriculture Development Plans (DADPs) including raising funds to facilitate their implementation. The Premier issued the directives yesterday at the launch of DADPs in Dodoma calling upon financial institutions to put in place a system that will allow title deeds for farmers…
Iringa, Tanzania: February 15, 2022 – Alliance for a Green Revolution (AGRA) lead Partnership for Inclusive Agricultural Transformation in Africa (PIATA) initiatives in Tanzania has increased agro-led industrialization-drive momentum. Agro-dealers, farmers organizations, aggregators and processors have increased uptake of their respective activities and production along the agriculture value chain, according to testimonies shared to former President of the United…
At least 17 people have been killed in a huge explosion near a mining town in south-western Ghana, officials say. Police say a truck carrying explosives to a gold mine collided with a motorcycle near the town of Bogoso. Images shared by local media showed a large plume of black smoke rising above flattened buildings and scattered debris as…
Dar Es Salaam. Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) is banking on technology and modern equipment it seeks to up the efficiency of the Port of Dar Es Salaam and turn the country into a logistics hub in East and Central Africa.TPA director general, Mr. Eric Hamissi, said yesterday that so far the progress has been encouraging as the vessel turnaround improves…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 24th December 2021 –Equity Bank Tanzania has announced the appointment of Ms. Isabel Maganga as the new Managing Director in an acting capacity with effect from 23rd December 2021. Ms. Maganga is a career banker with over fifteen years of experience. She holds a Master of Science in Finance and Investments from Coventry University, a…
By Anthony Muchoki and Ms Stella Clara Massawe Tanzania’s 6th phase government is intensely focused on accelerating private sector development, the Deputy Permanent Secretary (DPS), Prime Minister Office Mr Kaspar Mmuya has assured. He said the government, through the Second Agriculture Sector Development Programme (ASDP II), has articulated the central role of the private sector in agriculture. According to…
Book Review: Reviewer: Anthony Muchoki, email anthony.muchoki@gmail.com Title: Learning from Resilience Strategies in Tanzania: An outlook of International Development Challenges Editors: Dr Pascaline Gaborit, Dr Donath Olomi Publisher: Peter Lang Finance: The 380- page book is co-funded by the European Union for Pilot 4 Research and Dialogue in Tanzania. Genre: Business Environment Authors: William Amos Pallangy; Kaihula Bishagazi; Wambura…
New Report Sheds Light on African AgriFood Industry Organizations (AFIOs) NAIROBI, Kenya: The “Agri-Food Industry Organizations (AFIOs) as Change Agents” report has been launched today during a webinar organized by AGRA (Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa), the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and NewForesight. AFIOs are member-based entities that integrate different value chain actors, represent the collective …
By Faidamax.com Pilot4Research and Dialogue team members have organised a green economy dialogue in Tanzania, on the 30th of November, 2021, which will be online. The organisers note that in the aftermath of the COVID 19 pandemic, green recovery appears to be massive potential for development and youth. The Virtual Dialogue on “Moving Towards Green Economy,” which will explore…
Press release issued on behalf of the UK COP26 Presidency 45 governments pledge urgent action and investment to protect nature and shift to more sustainable ways of farming 95 high profile companies from a range of sectors commit to being ‘Nature Positive’, agreeing to work towards halting and reversing the decline of nature by 2030 Today marks end of…
Community-held lands sequester over 250 billion metric tonnes of carbon, and lack of secure rights threatens release of much of this carbon into the atmosphere through deforestation GLASGOW (6 November 2021) — New research released at the UNFCCC COP reveals that 958 million hectares (mha) of Indigenous and community territories contain over 250 billion metric tonnes of carbon. However, these communities only…
The bank’s liquidity buffer is among the strongest within the AAA-rated peer group, with liquid assets covering 101% of net cash outflows over an 18-month horizon ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast– Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”) has affirmed the African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.org) Aaa long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings. The outlook remains stable. In a rating action note dated 28 October…
Evelyn Mudaki-phd on Moi University. After coming across a circular of a looming Closure of Moi University, I have never been so excited yet so traumatized concurrently. I have been in the education field for long and I can, though unscientifically confirm that Moi University, one of the largest universities in Kenya is dead and long gone.I was hired…
UK, Norway, Germany, US, and the Netherlands, and 17 funders pledged to support Indigenous Peoples, local communities at COP26, citing their proven role in preventing deforestation that fuels climate change In raising the visibility of Indigenous Peoples at the World Leaders Summit, donors also committed to delivering funding directly to communities and promised them a role in ‘decision-making and design’…
USAID ANNOUNCES NEW U.S. GOVERNMENT GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY STRATEGY Administrator Samantha Power has announced the updated and enhanced U.S. government Global Food Security Strategy (GFSS), at an event hosted by the White House and joined by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Administrator Power announced that the updated GFSS aims to contribute to reducing poverty and child stunting by 20…
Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Cities Day, observed on 31 October: Cities are hubs of innovation and human ingenuity — and potential centres for transformative action to implement the Sustainable Development Goals and build a zero-carbon, climate-resilient and socially just world. The theme of this year’s World Cities Day, “Adapting Cities for Climate Resilience”, comes at…
NAIROBI, 21st October 2021, (PSCU)—Kenya and Malawi have ushered in a new dawn in their bilateral relations by signing eight new agreements designed to strengthen socioeconomic bonds between the two nations. At the agreements were signed Thursday afternoon at State House, Nairobi at the end of bilateral talks between Kenyan and Malawian delegations led by President Uhuru Kenyatta and…
By Edson Gidion Baraukwa, Mass Impacts Writer Hodi Mame was his artistic name. His birth name was Emmanuel Mshote. His voice rings in the weaving and snaking hills of Mbaga in Southern Pare Mountains, six years on, after his spirit parted ways with his body and went to the hereafter. Hodi Mame, for nearly five decades of over eight…
20-Oct-2021 The African Development Bank has signed a grant agreement for $500,000 with Y’ello Digital Financial Services (YDFS), a fintech subsidiary of MTN Nigeria, to be used for a study into economic, religious, and social factors hampering access to finance for women in northern Nigeria. The research, which includes a feasibility study, women-focused design and testing, will focus on…
By Charles Anthony Mwangi Do you know the topmost Swahili language gospel artist in the world? Looking at the number of hits, viewerships and leading the charts, it is none other than Christina Shusho. Yes, in the world of swahili gospel music, Christina tops the chart for female artists. She beats everyone else and is on top of the…
NMB People Customer service is reactive and Customer Experience puts the customer at the centre of all decisions. To celebrate, Customer Service Week – Abella Tarimo gives us an insight on the difference between Customer Service and Customer Experience, how the two work in an organization and how customer service has evolved throughout the years. Q. What is customer…
ACCRA, Ghana, September 17, 2021/ — The President of Tanzania, SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN; Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej; The Prime Minister of TOGO, H.E. VICTOIRE TOMEGAH DOGBÉ, The Vice President of Uganda, H.E. JESSICA ROSE EPEL ALUPO and The Vice President of Benin, H.E. MARIAM CHABI TALATA amongst 100 Most Influential African Women 2021; The list of 100…
African Carbon Markets and the Journey to a Net-Zero Future JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, September 17, 2021/ — African Energy Week (AEW) 2021 in Cape Town is committed to providing a real conversation on the issues facing African people and African businesses, offering attainable solutions through which the oil and gas industry can help drive. With global stakeholders pledging net-zero…
Delegates attending AGRF 2021 Summit from across the agriculture ecosystem on the continent rally supportNAIROBI, Kenya, September 14, 2021: Leaders from across Africa renewed their commitment to adopt a more holistic and inclusive approach to food systems in Africa to better tackle hunger and poverty and improve nutrition while conserving natural resources.The declaration was made at the conclusion of…
Tanzania is committed to agriculture transformation agenda to improve the food system so as to ensure national food security and improve social-economic security. Vice-President Dr Philip Mpango, virtually addressing the just ended African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) 2021 Summit in Nairobi, said Tanzania had put in place policies and strategies for continued agriculture growth. The Vice President spoke…
Serengeti Intensifies Fight Against PoachingThe two-day anti-poaching marathon was organized by Serengeti Tourism College (SETCO) through Serengeti Tourism Sports Agency (SETSA) TEL AVIV, Israel, September 11, 2021/ — Serengeti District Authorities in Mara Region have vowed to continue with fight against poaching in the world famous Serengeti National Park. Serengeti District Commissioner (DC), Dr. Vicent Mashinji cautioned that stern…
ECSACON is a professional body that aims to strengthen the nursing and midwifery profession in order to attain health for all in the ECSA region TEL AVIV, Israel, September 11, 2021/ — The government has vowed to improve the welfare of nurses and midwives in Tanzania. To start with, it has announced plans of reviewing healthcare workers’ salaries and…
Agriculture is seen as central to industrialisation and a source of livelihood for approximately 65 percent of the Tanzanian population TEL AVIV, Israel, September 11, 2021/ — Vice-President, Dr. Philip Mpango has reaffirmed Tanzania’s commitment to improve the agricultural sector and boost food security for socio-economic prosperity. In realising agricultural sector transformation and growth, the government has been taking…
By Justine Nyachieo Despite many efforts to beef up your income and slim down expenses, you are still somehow broke. You have always wanted to regain your financial freedom but that so far looks like mission impossible. What could be going wrong? Why are you always broke? (1) You Are Caught Up In the Gambling Craze Whether it is…
Kenya Literature Bureau, StarCloud LLC Estonia, Risk Africa Innovatis, UNICEF and Liquid Intelligent Technologies partnered to digitise books and make them available to learners in school NAIROBI, Kenya, September 10, 2021/ — The rapid adoption of technology over the last 18 months has transformatively powered production and service delivery around the globe. In the education sector, integration of…
AOG 2021’s Women in Energy Panel Places Women at the Forefront of Africa’s Development With inclusivity and equality a key focus, the women in oil and gas seminar highlighted the current and future role of women in Africa’s energy development LUANDA, Angola, September 10, 2021/ — With the energy sector comprising one of the most unequal sectors globally, and…
An eye-opening new body of research reveals that deforestation is more dangerous for the global and local climate that we thought; cutting down trees immediately heats up and dries out local and regional areas, threatening food supplies, local economies and human health Following one of the hottest, driest summers on record–marked by scorching fires, record-breaking heat waves and evaporated water supplies–a panel of…
NAIROBI, Kenya: 09 September, 2021 – A new center has been launched to champion development of improved quality, high-yielding seeds for various crop varieties in Africa with the goal of boosting agricultural productivity. The Center of Excellence for Seed Systems in Africa (CESSA) was unveiled today at the AGRF 2021 Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. It will be hosted at…
Dany Mawas, Regional Director at INFINOX Capital, says that developing a trading mindset is important for traders looking to ensure long-term online trading success LONDON, United Kingdom— Internet usage has reached an all-time high, with many of the global workforce spending significantly more time online. Some of those who have been impacted by wage reductions or job losses have…
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Solomon Mugera as Director, Communication and External Relations, effective 1 October 2021 ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, September 8, 2021/ — Mr. Mugera, a Kenyan national, brings extensive experience to this role. He is a seasoned journalist and media manager with over 20 years of expertise working internationally….
After years of witnessing fights over water, a family’s life is transformed in a refugee camp in Zimbabwe New high-capacity boles and an irrigation system were installed with funding from the African Development Bank ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, September 8, 2021/ — For years, Josephine Mbayo watched as fights broke out in her community over water. “There was only…
A combined US$1.5 million in grants to help fund rapid expansion plans, providing much-needed services for smallholder farmers: ColdHubs for its solar-powered pop-up cooling stations; Hello Tractor for its creative solution to Africa’s farm machinery challenges NAIROBI, Kenya, September 8, 2021/ — Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu, founder and CEO of ColdHubs, a Nigerian business that provides solar-powered, walk-in coolers for smallholder…
Awarded 2021 Africa Food Prize Recognized for helping 25 million farmers in 13 countries to improve income and food production Nairobi, Kenya, September 8, 2021 – The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has been awarded the 2021 Africa Food Prize, for work that has improved food security across 13 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. ICRISAT, a CGIAR…
Stakeholders call for investment, collaboration and inclusivity in agriculture; a post pandemic priority to tackle hunger and grow value of Africa’s agricultural sector Nairobi September 7, 2021 – The AGRF 2021 Summit kicked off today in Nairobi, Kenya convening close to 7,000 participants virtually, including African presidents, agriculture Ministers, agricultural stakeholders and experts to discuss ways the continent can transform food systems…
10 Interconnected, cloud- and carrier neutral data centres will be built across the length and breadth of the continent in an unrivalled $500m investment in Africa’s digital future JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, September 3, 2021/ — Africa’s leading carrier-neutral co-location data centre provider, Africa Data has announced plans to build large hyperscale data centres throughout Africa, including the North African countries…
Micro Finance Institutions(MFIs) asked to adopt renewable energy financing models There is a high demand for renewable energy production and consumption across Tanzania, which microfinance institutions(MFIs) can unlock, as a way of addressing energy poverty, and creating a new revenue niche. That was the general assertion by workshop participants organised by the Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) senior-level…
Nairobi, Kenya 2 September 2021: African governments have been advised to integrate climate change concerns in all their national development plans, programmes and policies, Dr. Joseph Kurauka, a Kenyatta University Don in Nairobi has said. Speaking at the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice currently ongoing at the Kenyatta University, Dr. Kurauka said rapid population growth, weak enforcement of…
Special Agro-industrial Processing are a flagship initiative of the Bank’s ‘Feed Africa’ strategic priority ABUJA, Nigeria, September 1, 2021/ — Nigeria’s Federal and State governments have expressed overwhelming support for an initiative to create Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) – public-private partnerships aimed at developing priority value chains through developing infrastructure in rural areas, focused on finishing and…
Build capacity of climate actors Provide a platform for shaping African voices on climate justice Ultimately ensure that voices from frontline communities that bear the devastating impacts of climate change, do not miss out from climate justice debates Nairobi 30 August 2021: While Kenya is aware of its responsibility to her citizens and has decided to pursue industrialization, the government…
Professor Siza Tumbo, Deputy Permanent Secretary-Ministry of Agriculture, opened up the 2021 Agribusiness Dealroom in-country launch for Tanzania on 26/08/2021. The event was organized by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA). The in-country deal room was attended by agriculture line ministries officials, private sector members, AGRA Vice president Ms. Vanessa Adam, IFAD Country officer Jacquiline Machangu,…
Richard Perry, analyst at INFINOX – a leading international FX and CFD broker – highlights the importance of traders keeping abreast of the latest news events to predict market fluctuations and dictate their trading strategies and success LONDON, United Kingdom, August 17, 2021/ — News events have a significant impact on the forex market, with newsflow being one of…
* Dar es Salaam, 1st August 2021 Tanzania preparations to participate in the forthcoming United Nations Food Systems Summit are in full gear. So far, about 11 broad-based and inclusive food systems dialogues have been convened to rally stakeholders to develop a comprehensive summary of recommendations and commitments for Tanzania that will be presented at the UN 2021 Food…
*Ths 85 million up for grabs Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) has released about 24 candidates shortlisted for the 4th Citi Micro-entrepreneurship Awards(CMA) final round, narrowed down from 350 participants. Citi Foundation, in partnership with TAMFI, is running the prestigious micro-entrepreneurship competition for the fourth time in Tanzania. This year awards are linked to…
*Alikuwa wa pili kuanzia Rais Jumbe alipoachia madaraka, hadi kifo Na Anil KijaKIFO cha Seif Sharif Hamad, akiwa Makamu wa Kwanza wa Rais katika Serikali ya Mapinduzi Zanzibar kimebadili sura ya siasa Visiwani humo kuwa ya kawaida zaidi. Kipindi cha siasa Visiwani kuanzia mwaka 1984, mwezi Aprili alipoondolewa madarakani Rais Aboud Jumbe Mwinyi na CCM, Maalim Seif amekuwa na…
By Emmanuel Kirimi, Nairobi Money. Academics. Students will readily testify that these two entities complement each other. Some may even swear that the latter is less valuable in life. The authenticity of that statement is highly debatable especially since our society is a blend of different cultures and beliefs. As a student, one is exposed to many phenomena about…
The African Migration Observatory is a new AU mechanism, which will help to develop, through reliable and accurate data on migration, clear, effective and realistic migration policies and programmes ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, December 17, 2020/ — The shortcomings and scarcity of data on migration have limited the capacity of the African Union (AU) Member States to conceive coherent migration…
REMEMBERING SHAABAN ROBERT – WRITER, HUMANIST, PHILOSOPHER The name of Shaaban Robert (1909-1962) is appended with many epithets – a famous, prominent, the greatest, original, thinker, intellectual, classic, expert, founder, enlightener, father of Swahili language … And that is true of a great artist who dedicated his personal and unique talent as well as his multifaceted creative works…
Actualised determination is the heart of success*It’s the ingredient that makes the people who change the world*Music maestro Justin Bieber is a living example By Emmanuel Kirimi, Nairobi We all perceive the word “determination” as banter especially when being talked about in a gathering. Would you be more anxious to know about it if I told you that there…
Finance In Common summit rallies 450 development banks to ramp up, deepen collective efforts to address fragility beyond COVID-19 “Nothing can dampen our collective resolve to provide better opportunities for all” – African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina ABIDJAN, Ivory CoastThe first global summit of public development banks on Thursday showcased a collective resolve to accelerate efforts to achieve…
By Peter Kabaiku, PhD Today we are gathered here to celebrate the men in our church. The PCMF has made major inroads towards helping the men find themselves. The journey for the man in Kenya has been bumpy and has had many twists and turns. I can speak a little more authoritatively about the Agikuyu men. Their journey towards…
Tanzania has made big progress in adopting science and technology in the transformation of the agriculture sector. This has translated to enhanced food security and higher incomes for multiple stakeholders along the agricultural value chain, according to Prof. Nuhu Hatibu, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) Regional Head, East Africa. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GXximy_xXQOoLI6hcifLNgszlmTSzgif/preview Prof. Nuhu made the remarks while…
Nairobi: African churches have raised the alarm that the rising debt in the continent is threatening the sovereignty of countries. And now churches have decided to create a powerful coalition in the continent that will campaign against the rising debt and corruption in the continent. Speaking at a virtual event when he launched the All Africa Conference of Churches…
* Tanzania ready for catalytic investments in agriculture Tanzania has invited international investors to invest in ventures that will add value to the crop, livestock and fisheries sectors and help support an improved and friendly investment climate. Tanzania Deputy Minister for Agriculture Hon Omar Mgumba made the invitation while addressing the 10th Annual Summit of the African Green Revolution…
Kigali, Rwanda, September 11, 2020 – Dr. André Bationo and Dr. Catherine Nakalembe have been announced as the 2020 winners of the Africa Food Prize (AFP) for their exceptional contribution towards the promotion of food security across the continent. Dr. André Bationo, a researcher from Burkina Faso, has been recognized for his efforts into the improvement of micro-dosing fertilizer technology….
Kigali, Rwanda – September 8, 2020: The 2020 Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR) was launched today at the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) virtual summit in Kigali, Rwanda. This year’s AASR focuses on Feeding Africa’s Cities by assessing the opportunities, challenges and policies required to enable African farmers and agribusinesses serve the rapidly growing urban food markets. The report seeks to find ways for…
By Charles Mwangi, cmmwangi85@gmail.com Nutrition knowledge is important and it influences eating habits. This is according to a dissertation by Leonida Sylvester Luballa (2017) submitted to the Open University of Tanzania. The study highlighted “eating habits and lack of proper nutrition information” as major aspects of malnutrition. Generally, the intake of adequate nutrition/balanced diet is vital for keeping our…
Dar eS Salaam, 29th August, 2020 There is a high demand for renewable energy production and consumption across Tanzania, which microfinance institutions(MFIs) can unlock, as a way of addressing energy poverty, and creating a new revenue niche. That was the general assertion by workshop participants organised by the Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) senior-level managers of MFIs in…
*Seeks inclusive financial ecosystem for clean energy uptake Dar es Salaam, 28th August 2020 The project is supported by C.S. Mott Foundation based in Flint Michigan, US. It seeks to develop a program to improve capacity of the microfinance institutions to extend financing to enterprises and end users of renewable energy technologies in Tanzania, by targeting microfinance institutions….
Tanzanians should adequately prepare to pitch their agribusinesses in a novel platform that will connect investment-ready agricultural companies and projects to financiers, business services, and ecosystem partners from around the world. The remarks were made by the Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Prof Siza Tumbo in Dar es Salaam, 10/08/2020, at a preparatory meeting for the…
By Charles Mwangi, cmmwangi85@gmail.com The Coronavirus epidemic has disrupted the education system worldwide in an unprecedented manner. In Eastern Africa all educational institutions from baby classes to universities have been closed. As a student, I am thankful that we are in the age of the world wide web (internet), and we can be able to access a huge…
Tanzania after attaining food self-sufficiency for over a decade is in the race to increase production, develop markets, and multiple agriculture-based industries in the road to fully make agriculture one of the most viable business sectors for pushing up the country to upper-middle-income status, the Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Prof Siza Tumbo, has said. For…
The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and Ecobank Group announce the key focus areas of their joint initiative to support Africa’s Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are critical to the African economy as they account for almost 85% of all private sector employment LOME, Togo, May 27, 2020/ — AUDA-NEPAD (the African Union…
Schools are decidedly sub-standard in some places, with those in sub-Saharan Africa facing particularly strong challenges By Manos Antoninis No matter your job, you need standards to ensure that you are working to meet your objectives. Unfortunately, where education and schools are concerned, these standards sometimes do not exist. Or, more often, they are not enforced. Schools are decidedly…
TANZANIA was honoured as one of the recipients of the Goldman Environmental Prize, announced by the Goldman Environmental Foundation, which recognises individuals for sustained and significant efforts to protect and enhance the natural environment, often at great personal risk The winner of the 2016 Goldman Environmental Foundation Prize from Africa, Edward Loure, is a Tanzanian, who has led a…
Gitega, Burundi, 12/03/2015: She’s back; back not just to Burundi but back home in the East African Spirit. She’s been here before and is back again to walk along with the Barundi as they stroll into yet another election period, zealous to build on the peace savored for the past decade. Drawing from a myriad of experiences working with and for…
HOTUBA YA MAOMBOLEZO Na Ndugu Elly Kimbwereza KIFO CHA MSANII MKONGWE HODI MAME SIKU YA MAZISHI YAKE IJUMAA TAREHE 6-2-2015 MBAGA Nasimama mbele yenu, kama mwakilishi wa Tona Lodge na mratibu wa utalii wa kiutamaduni na asili milima ya upare nikiungana nanyi nyote kwa majonzi ya msiba uliotupata. Kijiji kinaombeleza na dunia nzima imeguswa. Tumeunganishwa…
The Global Competitiveness Report 2014-2015 finds insufficient progress in adopting and implementing structural reforms necessary for long-term economic growth Switzerland remains on top of the report’s Global Competitiveness Index rankings; the US and Japan move up in the rankings for a second year in a row Innovation, talent development and institutional strength continue to play a defining role in…