Climate action now! Activists hold widespread actions in Africa, in solidarity with Global Climate Strikes

The events took place in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Togo, Uganda, Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria NAIROBI, Kenya, September 24, 2021/ — On Friday, environmental activists and citizens across the continent took part in a host of events, in solidarity with the Global climate strikes, highlighting the need for urgent climate action. The events took place in the Democratic…

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TAMFI: renewable energy financing at the grassroots is the way to go

Dar es Salaam, 19th September, 2021 Tanzania’s immense renewable energy, especially solar power, needs concerted financing, especially for the end-users, so as to increase uptake across the country, according to TAMFI. The Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) CEO Winnie Terry noted that Tanzania has one of the greatest potentials for producing solar energy for electrification, which can help…

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The President of Tanzania, Merck Foundation CEO, The Prime Minister of TOGO, and Vice Presidents of Uganda and Benin named as Most Influential African Women

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…

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African Energy Week in Cape Town committed to a real discussion on the future of carbon markets in Africa, with challenges and opportunities at the forefront of dialogue

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…

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Agriculture stakeholders commit to holistic, inclusive approach to transforming African food systems

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…

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AGRF Summit: Dr Philip Mpango wants UN Food Systems Summit to address agriculture financing

  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…

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US$110,000 Awarded to Young Agrifood Changemakers

Third Annual Generation Africa GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition Two agribusinesses working towards food systems transformation in Africa win grand prizes in the third annual GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition NAIROBI, Kenya,– Fourteen inspiring, young entrepreneurs from across Africa, pitched their innovative agribusinesses to influential judges and delegates at the pitch finale of the Generation Africa GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize (https://GoGettaz.africa) competition…

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Serengeti District Authorities in Mara Region have vowed to continue with fight against poaching in the world famous Serengeti National Park.

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…

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Serengeti District Authorities in Mara Region have vowed to continue with fight against poaching in the world famous Serengeti National Park.

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…

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Tanzania Keen on Improving Nurses, Midwives Welfare

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…

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