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SUA continues to motivate students, employees to achieve their goals

The distribution of awards to students who perform well in their studies and employees at the Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) has been a motivation to continue performing well and giving the university a good reputation both inside and outside the university, making it a catalyst for other universities in the country. The distribution of […]

Hydropower generation likely to be affected by climate change – African countries must be prepared

Hydropower provides clean electricity to millions in Africa. It’s the largest source of renewable energy on the continent and accounts for nearly one quarter of total electricity generation in sub-Saharan Africa. Some countries, however, have a much heavier reliance on it than others. For instance, hydropower accounts for at least 80% of electricity generation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, […]

Traditional farming knowledge should be stored for future use: the technology to do this is available

Indigenous knowledge and traditional practices have played a critical role in development all over the world. For centuries, various disciplines ranging from medicine to biodiversity conservation have drawn on these resources. On the African continent, societies have been guided by a wide range of beliefs, norms, customs and procedures in managing their ecological and social systems. For […]

Climate change impact on farming: economists warn more needs to be done to adapt in sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan African countries strongly rely on the agricultural and forestry sectors. Agriculture contributes up to 60% of some countries’ gross domestic product. But the sector is highly vulnerable to climate change because it relies heavily on climatic factors. This vulnerability is particularly marked in the region because of its slow rate of technological advancement. As economists we […]

Why Tanzania might be a vital center for minerals Globally

What’s on the table; According to the Mining permanent secretary Kheri Mahimbali, Tanzania is positioning itself as a hub for critical minerals in Africa. The country is implementing its Vision 2030, which involves mapping out the country’s mineral capacity and exploring various kinds of minerals found in Tanzania. The government aims to work with development […]

Tanzania, DP World sign three deals on Dar port

According to Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) director general Plasduce Mbossa, the contract between the government and DP World will have a duration of 30 years and the firm’s performance will be evaluated every five years. Mbossa also disputed the claim that the contract is for 100 years. for more information please visit the link below; […]