By Special Correspondent | Lilongwe, Malawi — May 21, 2025 In a region where climate shocks and rising food insecurity continue to test the resilience of farmers, Kenya is charting a bold path anchored in innovation, technology, and community-led action. During the Regional Dialogue on Food Systems Transformation in Lilongwe, Malawi, Priscilla Muthoni, an agricultural extension specialist from Kenya,…

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By Special Correspondent | Lilongwe, Malawi — May 2025 As climate-related challenges continue to threaten agricultural productivity and food security across Africa, Dr. Majola Bhekumthetho, a leading voice on agricultural research and development, delivered a powerful case for scaling Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) through structured regional collaboration, digital platforms, and community engagement. Speaking on behalf of the Centre for Coordination…

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By Special Correspondent | Lilongwe, Malawi — May 2025 At the Regional Dialogue on Food Systems Transformation held in Lilongwe, Malawi, a paradigm-shifting presentation by Henry Msatilimo, a senior official from Malawi’s Ministry of Agriculture, offered a bold and innovative rethink of agricultural support programs. His presentation, titled “Repurposing Agricultural Support for a Sustainable, Productive, and Resilient Agriculture Sector,”…

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By Special Correspondent | Lilongwe, Malawi — May 2025 As the Regional Dialogue on Food Systems Transformation progressed in Lilongwe, a vital message emerged from Mansur Ahmed, Senior Economist with the World Bank’s Department for Agriculture and Food: Africa cannot afford to reform agricultural subsidies without deep data systems, institutional learning, and financial innovation. Presenting a compelling case for…

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By Special Correspodent | Lilongwe, Malawi In a passionate and data-driven presentation at the Regional Dialogue on Food Systems Transformation in Lilongwe, Malawi, Engineer Juma O. Mdeke, Director of Land Use Planning and Management in Tanzania’s Ministry of Agriculture, laid out one of the most ambitious and integrated soil health strategies ever presented at a continental forum. His message…

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Our Reporter Elly Kimbwereza stands as a seminal figure in the development of cultural tourism in Tanzania, particularly recognized for his pioneering initiatives in the Pare Mountains. His work, centered around community empowerment and sustainable development, has not only showcased Tanzania’s rich cultural heritage to an international audience but has also delivered tangible socio-economic benefits to local populations. This…

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By Antony John When you hear the name Christina Shusho, your mind might immediately leap to soaring gospel melodies and sold-out concerts. But few know that before the bright lights and global stages, she was Mama Muuza Karanga—a humble street vendor selling peanuts. This title, which loosely translates to “The Peanut Seller Woman,” isn’t just a nostalgic label. It’s…

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