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From research grants to economic value: Africa's funding agencies face a new test

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 12 -- RESEARCH funding is entering a new phase in Africa. The question is no longer simply how much money is available for science, but whether institutions can turn that money int... Read More


Seed industry anchors agricultural productivity drive

TANZANIA, Sept. 22 -- THE next gains in agricultural productivity may begin long before crops reach the field, as investment in quality seed becomes increasingly central to efforts to raise yields, st... Read More


Smart technology reshapes electricity market

DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 15 -- EXPANDING electricity system is entering a phase where technology could become as important as new generation capacity in determining how efficiently power is delivered, con... Read More


Digital platform opens new path for girls

DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 14 -- WHEN the school bell rings and the classroom empties, learning often ends there. For thousands of girls who have taken part in Msichana Initiatives One Girl Plus programme, ... Read More


Youth innovators told to build for market

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 26 -- YOUNG innovators should focus on building products that meet customer needs rather than chasing quick profits, according to the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology... Read More


Biotechnology reshapes farming through smarter crop protection

KILIMANJARO, Aug. 18 -- FOR farmers, pest control is increasingly a business decision, with the choice of crop-protection products affecting production costs, yields, farm incomes and access to market... Read More


Can local innovation replace imported classroom tech, transform completely?

RUSSIA, Aug. 4 -- INSIDE a brightly lit classroom, pupils gather around a miniature solar system. At the flick of a switch, planets begin revolving around the sun while the Earth rotates on its axis, ... Read More


Dar, Moscow deepen ties to spur investment

DAR ES SALAAM, July 13 -- RUSSIA has expressed its commitment to expanding investment and trade with Tanzania, as both countries deepen cooperation in strategic sectors including healthcare, science, ... Read More