Finland is using satellite imagery, artificial intelligence and mobile technology to monitor farmers’ fields, verify crops and agricultural activities and process subsidy payments, a model Tanzanian policymakers and innovators are studying as the country expands its own use of space technology to modernise agriculture.
The Finnish system allows authorities to monitor millions of agricultural parcels remotely, identify discrepancies between farmers’ declarations and what is growing in the fields, and ask farmers to provide geotagged photographs before payments are approved.
For Tanzania, where agriculture remains the backbone of the economy and supports millions of livelihoods, the technology offers a potential way...
Tanzania can unlock more value from its blue economy by making research respond to real market problems, involving users early and helping scientists turn innovations into businesses, a Finnish innovation expert has said.
The specialist from Ecosystems, Innovation and Business Advisory at the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), Mr Janne Saarikko, told a Tanzanian delegation visiting Finland that research institutions should resist the temptation to develop technologies first and search for customers later.
“Don’t innovate first. Before you start innovating, find someone who has a big enough problem,” Mr Saarikko said during a presentation on developing sustainable businesses from renewable...
At 27, Hamisi Tollah is looking beyond securing a job in the transport sector. He wants to build a logistics company that can tap Tanzania’s growing role as a gateway to landlocked markets in eastern and southern Africa.
Mr Tollah, a 2023 graduate of the National Institute of Transport (NIT) with a degree in logistics and transport management, is seeking strategic investors and business partners to establish a Sh2.5 billion company that will focus mainly on transit cargo moving between Tanzania and neighbouring countries, particularly Zambia, Malawi, Rwanda and Burundi.
Mr Tollah estimates that his proposed BigDollar Logistics Company Limited...
While universities are still adapting to the learning habits and expectations of Generation Z, a younger generation is already approaching higher education.
Residents have been urged to prepare for heavy Vuli rains expected in parts of Tanzania from late September or early October, with flood-prone areas facing increased risks.
The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) forecasts normal to above-normal rainfall in Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Tanga, Kilimanjaro and Pwani under the influence of strong El Niño conditions.
Speaking to The Citizen yesterday, University of Dar es Salaam climate analyst Dr Godfrey Gosbert said heavy rainfall, inadequate drainage and human activities could increase the risk of flooding, property damage and accidents. He urged residents to clear rubbish, soil and other materials from drainage channels...
Generation Z workforce and rapid technological advancements are challenging boards and institutional leaders to rethink leadership, workplace culture and how they harness the skills of younger employees.
It is being reported that all the passengers aboard the Let L-410 UVP Turbolet, were killed, though the total number of actual persons who were flying in it is yet...
TANGA; Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) kimesema kimeridhishwa na uhai na utekelezaji wa shughuli za chama Mkoa wa Tanga kutokana na ushirikiano mzuri uliopo kati ya chama na serikali umesaidia kurahisisha...
They allege the violation of their right to a fair trial and their right to property arising from a protracted land dispute before the domestic courts of the Respondent State.
The airline is thus pursuing its regional development strategy, with the ambition of making Entebbe a hub connecting East Africa, West Africa, and international markets more extensively.
Huzuni imetanda katika kijiji cha Noonkpoir, Kitengela, Kaunti ya Kajiado, baada ya watu watatu kufariki dunia na wengine wawili kulazwa hospitali wakiwa mahututi kutokana na kile kinachoshukiwa kuwa pombe haramu....
TIMU ya Taifa ya Tanzania, Taifa Stars, imepoteza mchezo wake wa kwanza wa kufuzu Fainali za Kombe la Mataifa Afrika (AFCON 2027) baada ya kufungwa nyumbani kwa mabao 2-0 na...
MBUNGE wa Saboti, Caleb Amisi, amesema kiti cha chini kabisa ambacho kiongozi wa Jubilee, Dkt Fred Matiang'i, anaweza kukubali katika muungano wa upinzani kuelekea uchaguzi mkuu wa 2027 ni Unaibu...
Mpango wa Rais William Ruto wa nyumba za bei nafuu umepata nguvu kubwa baada ya Mahakama ya Rufaa kuidhinisha sheria ya makazi nafuu na ushuru wa nyumba, huku ikitupilia mbali...
Because the East African Community (EAC) is reviewing measures to strengthen the management of public finances and coordination of monetary policy as Partner States prepare for the East African Monetary...
SHINYANGA: MKUU wa Mkoa wa Shinyanga, Mboni Mhita, amezindua kampeni ya usafi wa mazingira kila Jumamosi, ikiwa ni sehemu ya utekelezaji wa maelekezo ya Rais Samia Suluhu Hassan ya kuimarisha...