Africa Forges New Trade Pathways to Bolster Food Security East Africa: Building Infrastructure and Confidence The Food Security Monitor (61st Edition, August 2025) doesn’t just warn of a hunger crisis — it also points to bold trade measures being rolled out across Africa. From Ethiopia’s $2.5B fertilizer investment to Tanzania’s new logistics hub, Malawi’s maize imports, and Nigeria–Benin’s $4B…
He’s not just launching a satellite; he’s launching solutions for a nation. By Rahel Pallangyo Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – In the grand theatre of global progress, a new star is rising over Africa. As Tanzania prepares to etch its name into the celestial tapestry with the launch of its first-ever satellite, the nation’s journey is being navigated by…
In the landscape of emerging market opportunities, few present as clear a signal for large-scale investment as Tanzania’s livestock and fisheries sectors. The East African nation, a bastion of political stability and consistent economic growth, is facing a structural deficit in its domestic protein supply chain. This gap, driven by a burgeoning population and rising consumer demand, represents a…
Mbeya, Tanzania – September 11, 2025 Tanzania’s fertile soils and tropical climate have long made it a global treasure trove for spices. From the clove plantations of Zanzibar to cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper, turmeric, and ginger grown across the mainland, the country boasts some of the world’s most sought-after flavors. Yet for decades, much of this bounty has been…
TUKUYU, Tanzania — September 5, 2025. Tanzania’s president and ruling CCM presidential candidate, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has ordered a government task force to assess under-utilized tea estates held by Mohamed Enterprises Tanzania Ltd (MeTL) and Watco, signaling the state’s intent to take back the farms and factories and reallocate them to farmer cooperatives after outstanding debts to workers…
By 100Africa.com Correspodent Former Bahati MP Hon. Kimani Ngunjiri is not your typical politician when it comes to money. In a candid, humorous, and deeply insightful conversation on Dr. King’ori’s show (with over 669K subscribers), Ngunjiri pulled back the curtain on his unconventional—but time-tested—approach to wealth creation. His message? Avoid debt. Use your brain, your discipline, and your network…
The Great Demographic Divergence: A World of Surging Youth and Silent Decline By Anthony John A global map of fertility rates, recently amplified by tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, has cast a stark light on the world’s diverging demographic destinies. The Statista visualization, based on World Bank data, illustrates a planet splitting into two distinct futures: one of explosive population…
100Africa.com Correspondent Dateline: NJOMBE, Tanzania In the cool, rolling highlands of Njombe, a region now known as Tanzania’s avocado capital, the story of the country’s future is being written. A decade ago, a smallholder farmer here might have struggled with unpredictable rains, acidic soil, and little access to markets beyond the local village. Today, that same farmer is likely…
By Adeline R. Ndesanjo The clinking of glasses and the low hum of conversation filled the Four Points Hotel in Dar es Salaam on the evening of August 21, 2025. But this was no ordinary reception. Gathered in the ballroom were Tanzania’s finest minds in maritime affairs—port managers, lawyers, environmentalists, academics, and regulators—all bound by a common alma mater…
KIGOMA, TANZANIA — With the successful diversion of the Malagarasi River on August 13, 2025, construction is now set to begin on the main dam for the 49.5 MW Malagarasi Hydropower Project. The TZS 300 billion project, which is running ahead of schedule, is a critical investment designed to bring reliable electricity to western Tanzania by 2027. This milestone…