*STOCKHOLM (29 AUGUST 2012)—*As food prices escalate globally due to the failed monsoon season in Asia and the “super drought” in the US, a new study finds that small-scale irrigation schemes can protect millions of farmers from food insecurity and climate risks in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR consortium research center,…
* * By Veronica Kazimoto – MAELEZO**** Dar es Salaam**** 31/08/2012.**** ** ** THE GOVERNOR of Bank of Tanzania Prof. Benno Ndullu has launched the enhanced Government Securities System (GSS) embedded with a book entry system so as to increase efficiency in the Government Securities auctions and Central Depository Operations.**** ** ** Prof. Ndullu has said that this Government…
Public Private Dialogue : “Implications of tariff and non-tariff barriers on the livelihood of small-scale farmers”. The first Markets-PAN Private Public Dialogue (PPD) to discuss ‘Implications of tariff and non-tariff barriers on the livelihood of small-scale farmers’ will be held in Morogoro from Thursday 30th to Friday 31st August, 2012. A number of representations from all over the country…
*Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (23 August, 2012)* – Tanzania’s Minster of Agriculture, Food and Cooperatives the Honorable Christopher Chiza and President of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) Jane Karuku today announced that Tanzania will host the *African Green Revolution Forum* (AGRF) from September 26 to 28, 2012. The meeting is the next milestone in developing…
*To meet government officials, civil society, diplomats Dar es Salaam (21, 08, 2012/ 09:00am) The recently appointed President of Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) Ms. Jane Karuku is making her maiden visit to Tanzania in her official capacity this Wednesday (22nd 08 2012). Like many other leaders, Ms Karuku, believes smallholder farmers – in Tanzania and…
NAIROBI, Kenya,** August 21, 2012/ *– *The Airtel Africa Championships ( http://www.airtel.com) officially kicked off today in Nairobi, Kenya. The tournament which brings together Africa’s best talent in the boys and girls under 17 categories will take place from the 21st to the 25th of August. ** The championship is the culmination of regional and national tournaments in 15…
The fourth annual report of a survey of business leaders in Tanzania prepared to highlightpriorities for action to improve the business enabling environment, reveals that the factors that make it difficult for businesses to geton with running and growing their business, in order, are: Power‚ § Roads‚ § Corruption‚ § Water. Power is consistently the biggest problem with roads…
Standard Bank’s core businesses performed well in a difficult environment and are showing good momentum as the group continues to improve its market position in Africa across many of its key products, segments and geographies. The results of the first half of 2012 support Standard Bank’s strategic refinement to strengthen its focus on Africa. A highlight of the results…
DAR-ES-SALAAM, Tanzania TAMASHA la Mitindo la Dar es salaam (DFF) kwa mwaka wa pili mfululizo linandaa tamasha kubwa la mavazi ambalo pia litahusisha mauzo ya kawaida na ya hisani. Tamasha hilo limetengenezwa mahususi kwa ajili ya kuwapa muda mzuri familia kusherehekea sikukuu ya Iddi. Katika tamasha hilo watu watapata nafasi ya kuona vivutio mbalimbali, kula na kununua bidhaa za…
*Fast * Convenient * Luxurious * Twin Engines * First of its kind based in Tz! Dar es Salaam, 12- 08 -2012: Safari Air Link has announced the arrival of Citation Mustang 510 executive jet to their fleet of aircraft in a move to up provision of executive air transport services to business sector, tourism and emergency health care…