Dr. Mengi’s Wisdom for Africa’s Next Generation of Leaders

Collected by 100Africa.com The late Dr. Reginald Abraham Mengi was more than a business tycoon—he was a visionary, philanthropist, and mentor to many across Africa. Through his life and speeches, he left behind a treasury of timeless wisdom. These carefully curated quotes, collected from various speeches and interviews, capture his spirit of entrepreneurship, integrity, humility, and hope for Africa’s…

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TRANSFORMING AFRICA’S FOOD SYSTEM: WHY LEADERSHIP IS THE GAMECHANGER

By Juma Msafiri | May 5, 2025 As published by AGRA President Alice Ruhweza and Joost Guijt, Director, Africa Food Fellowship As African leaders gather in Johannesburg for the launch of the African Union’s Strategy and Plan of Action for CAADP (Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme), the spotlight is firmly on one pivotal truth: Africa’s food future depends not only on…

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In-Depth Report: South African Woman Convicted for Trafficking Her Six-Year-Old Daughter

100africa.com Investigative Reporting In a case that has gripped South Africa with horror and outrage, a mother, Racquel “Kelly” Smith, along with her boyfriend, Jacquen “Boeta” Appollis, and their friend, Steveno van Rhyn, were convicted on May 2, 2025, of kidnapping and human trafficking in connection with the disappearance of Smith’s six-year-old daughter, Joshlin Smith. The convictions, handed down…

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TangaYetu Initiative: Empowering Youth in Tanga’s Urban Future

May 3, 2025 According to Dr. Hassan Mshinda, the steward of the TangaYetu Initiative, a part of Fondation Botnar’s global OurCity program, a transformative movement is taking shape in the bustling coastal city of Tanga, Tanzania. The initiative is reimagining urban development by placing youth health and wellbeing at its core and fostering collaboration between local government and young…

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Great Illusion: South-South Trade, Poverty Politics, and the Pretence of Global Solidarity

By Juma Msafiri In 1988, from the intellectual corridors of Dar es Salaam’s Centre for Foreign Relations, a bold voice rose against the tide of global orthodoxy. E.D. Kimbwereza’s dissertation, “Prospects and Limits of South-South Trade Co-operation: The Case of SADCC and PTA”, is more than a study in regional economics—it is a piercing exposé of global hypocrisy and…

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AGCOT: Tanzania’s Bold Blueprint for Africa’s Food System Renaissance

Juma Msafiri In a continent where over 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land lies dormant, and yet hunger and food insecurity persist, a new chapter is unfolding in East Africa that may well offer a transformative solution. The Agricultural Growth Corridors of Tanzania (AGCOT) initiative, launched officially in April 2025, is not just a continuation of the Southern…

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Rosalynn Mndolwa-Mworia: Pioneering a New Era in Tanzanian Media Leadership

In an era defined by rapid digital transformation and the growing need for authentic, impactful journalism, Rosalynn Mndolwa-Mworia’s appointment as the Managing Director of Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL) heralds a bold new chapter for Tanzanian media. A seasoned corporate leader with over two decades of cross-sectoral experience, Mndolwa-Mworia steps into this role at a pivotal moment for MCL and…

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