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Month: July 2025

TBC, TAMISEMI and Education Ministry Unveil National Essay Contest to Commemorate 26 Years Since Mwalimu Nyerere’s Passing

July 24, 2025
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By Esther Mnyika, Dar es SalaamDAR ES SALAAM, July 22, 2025 — The Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC), in partnership with the President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (TAMISEMI) and the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, today launched a nationwide essay competition to mark the 26th anniversary of the passing of the nation’s founding father, Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere. Speaking at a press briefing…

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TCB Pledges Strong Support for Tanzania’s 2050 Development Vision, Eyeing Enhanced Financial Services

July 22, 2025
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Dodoma, Tanzania – Following the official launch of Tanzania’s National Development Vision 2050 by President Samia Suluhu Hassan in Dodoma, the Tanzania Commercial Bank (TCB) has swiftly pledged its full commitment to the ambitious plan. The vision aims to transform Tanzania into a modern, inclusive, and globally competitive economy, with a target GDP of USD 1 trillion and an…

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Tanzania’s Agricultural Transformation: AGCOT’s Journey & the Power of Partnerships | Featuring Tulalumba “Tullah” Mloge

July 21, 2025
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🌾 In this insightful video, Tanzanian agricultural expert Tulalumba “Tullah” Mloge shares his remarkable journey and extensive experience in shaping Tanzania’s agricultural sector. Born in the Njombe region, his passion for agriculture was ignited early by his veterinarian father and nurtured through education in Germany, where he specialised in agricultural economics and international business. 🌍 Returning Home to Drive…

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Why the 2024 TSSI Soybean Demonstration Report Matters—For Tanzania and the World

July 18, 2025
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Title of Report: Demonstrating Agronomic Practices to Farmers to Increase Soybean Yield – 2024By: Tanzania Sustainable Soybean Initiative (TSSI) 🧭 A Turning Point for Tanzanian Agriculture In July 2024, the Tanzania Sustainable Soybean Initiative (TSSI) released a landmark field report detailing the outcomes of 134 demonstration plots across seven key agricultural regions. The objective was clear: to show that…

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Tulalumba Mloge: Paving the Way for Tanzania’s Agricultural Future

July 17, 2025
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania –In the bustling landscape of Tanzania’s economic development, Tulalumba H. Mloge, with a strong track record in agricultural planning and stakeholder engagement, continues to shape key initiatives in the sector. This seasoned professional, born in 1975, has established an impressive career characterized by diverse experience and a steadfast commitment to ethical leadership.. Currently serving as…

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Broken Promises, Broken Minds: How Kenya’s Political and Economic Failures Fuel a Mental Health Crisis

July 17, 2025
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NAKURU Kenya is facing a silent national emergency—an escalating mental health crisis driven not by biology alone, but by the cumulative failures of political leadership and economic mismanagement. With nearly 1.9 million Kenyans battling depression, the country ranks fourth in Africa for reported cases, according to a 2021 study, and fifth according to the 2017 WHO report. Depression, anxiety,…

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Cashew Cultivation Catalyzes Sustainable Development and Women’s Empowerment in Burkina Faso

July 17, 2025
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ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – July 16, 2025 – A seven-year initiative in Burkina Faso, the Cashew Development Support Project in the Comoé Basin for REDD+ (PADA/REDD+), has concluded with remarkable success, demonstrating the potent synergy between economic development, environmental conservation, and social inclusion. Launched in 2017 and completed in 2024, the project achieved a 95 percent implementation rate, revitalizing…

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Africa’s Malnutrition Battle Gets Innovation Boost: Fortify Forward Challenge Unveils Winners

July 17, 2025
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Cotonou, Benin – July 17, 2025 – The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) has today announced the winners of the 2025 Fortify Forward Innovation Challenge (FFIC), a landmark pan-African competition designed to unearth and champion scalable solutions addressing malnutrition through food fortification and biofortification. The announcement follows high-profile finale events held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and Cotonou,…

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Tanzania’s Bloggers Embrace Training Initiative for Election Readiness

July 17, 2025
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – In a move signaling a renewed focus on media professionalism ahead of the crucial general election slated for October 28, 2025, the Tanzanian government has initiated a specialized training program for bloggers. This development has been warmly received by the Tanzania Bloggers Network (TBN), an organization representing over 200 bloggers within the country and…

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