Mr. Geoffrey Kirenga is the CEO SAGCOT Centre Limited. He has a wealth of experience in East African agriculture value chains. Mr Mwakasaka Ipyana spoke with him about food systems transformation, seeds and AGRA support to the agricultural sector, including his views on AGRA impact. The following are excerpts of the interview: Tanzania is currently undergoing a significant food…

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*Workable input distribution networks key to technology adoption, sustainable and improved food systems Dr Joseph Mhagama  is a Member of Parliament for Madaba Constituency in Tanzania, chair of parliamentary committee on Law and Constitution and the CEO of RUCODIA (Ruvuma Commercialization and Diversification of Agriculture)” a vocal civil society about commercialization and diversification of agriculture as a pathway to…

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*Workable input distribution networks key to technology adoption, sustainable and improved food systems Dr Joseph Mhagama  is a Member of Parliament for Madaba Constituency in Tanzania, chair of parliamentary committee on Law and Constitution and the CEO of RUCODIA (Ruvuma Commercialization and Diversification of Agriculture)” a vocal civil society about commercialization and diversification of agriculture as a pathway to…

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Summary After the announcement of Beatrice Nyamari as the new Managing Director of Tanzanian firm Smart Codes, The Citizen Business Week reporter had a follow up interview to get to know her. Who is Beatrice Nyamari? You spent over 15 years in senior leadership roles across Africa with global companies such as Coca-Cola, WPP, and Airtel Africa; tell us…

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In Summary •She is planning to take a career break before she decides on her next move https://imasdk.googleapis.com/js/core/bridge3.517.2_en.html#goog_504759739 Ellen DeGeneres starts her ‘career pause’ in Africa TV star Ellen DeGeneres is planning to take a career break before she decides on her next move. The final episode of ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ will air later this week, and Ellen…

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In Summary •She is planning to take a career break before she decides on her next move https://imasdk.googleapis.com/js/core/bridge3.517.2_en.html#goog_504759739 Ellen DeGeneres starts her ‘career pause’ in Africa TV star Ellen DeGeneres is planning to take a career break before she decides on her next move. The final episode of ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ will air later this week, and Ellen…

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Summary She explained that the construction of infrastructure requires time; from feasibility studies to finding funds for the projects – a herculean task to achieve within a year. Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Wednesday May 25, received her Africa Road Builders–Babacar Ndiaye Trophy, during the African Development Bank (AfDB) Annual Meeting in Accra, Ghana. Speaking at…

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Summary She explained that the construction of infrastructure requires time; from feasibility studies to finding funds for the projects – a herculean task to achieve within a year. Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Wednesday May 25, received her Africa Road Builders–Babacar Ndiaye Trophy, during the African Development Bank (AfDB) Annual Meeting in Accra, Ghana. Speaking at…

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One of Africa’s leader in electric vehicles and green technology – Agilitee has appointed the first female as Chief Executive Officer. Bonisile Roberts whose appointment takes effect from May 23, takes over from Dr Mandla Lamba who is the founder. He resigned from his post to remain as the Chairman of the Board. This, sure, is good news for…

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One of Africa’s leader in electric vehicles and green technology – Agilitee has appointed the first female as Chief Executive Officer. Bonisile Roberts whose appointment takes effect from May 23, takes over from Dr Mandla Lamba who is the founder. He resigned from his post to remain as the Chairman of the Board. This, sure, is good news for…

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