Author: Giza Mdoe

Tata Steel leads the way to decarbonizing steel production.  Switching from coal furnaces key to energy transition.  Steel remains the metal of modern development. The CEO and Managing Director of Tata Steel T. V. Narendran talks about going green in an interview with McKinsey’s Rajat Gupta. Qn: Besides its decarbonization effort, what else has Tata Steel done to address sustainability? Ans: People sometimes don’t realize that we are one of the largest mining companies in India. We mine over 45 million tons a year of mostly iron ore and some coal. We will be up to 65 or 70 million…

Agriculture sector is one of the major greenhouse gas emitters. AI solutions like Catalyst Zero hep identify emissions in agricultural processes. Agriculture sector accounted for 11% of emissions in 2022 according to FAO. AI technologies such as the new Catalyst Zero are accelerating the reduction of emissions across the farming supply chain. Agriculture equipment manufacturing and use are main pollutants of the sector but application of such AI solutions helps in reducing farming’s carbon footprint. AGCO Corporation, a European based global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and agriculture technology is a pioneer of this AI solution…

Steel is both a problem and part of the solution for green energy transition. Governments must afford better policies for decarbonization of steel. production New technologies are helping decarbonize the industry. Tata Steel: Steel production is at the top of the list of climate change, with the industry viewed as one of the worst polluters. However, industry pundits now suggest that the industry may very well hold solutions for the ongoing global energy transition. In an interview titled ‘Steel is part of the problem but is also part of the solution’ held with global steel giant producer Tata Steel’s CEO T.…

An established culture drives growth in companies. Top talent is attracted to company values. Promoting from within helps reinforce culture in a company. Corporate culture is a two way street, on the one side, it is driven by the management who lead and guide and on the other side, it guides and directs staff as they execute their day to day duties. In his research paper ‘When building new businesses, culture matters’ Markus Berger-de León, a senior researcher writes; “As companies build their work culture, individuals looking to join the workforce must be aware of core values behind any company they…

A healthy culture can triple output, new study shows. Shared values are at the core of corporate success.  Healthy culture attracts top talent. A healthy work culture can triple a corporate venture’s returns by defining underlying beliefs, focusing on leadership, and modeling and celebrating desired behavior. The premis is made in a research report by Markus Berger-de León, a senior research partner from Berlin, German. In the research paper, co-authored by Maria Ocampo, the scholars point out that; “It’s easy for a start-up culture to survive in a new corporate venture that comprises just a handful of like-minded people. But…

Tanzania launches platform to increase PwD inclusion in the workplace. Disability inclusion will expand national  business development. ILO urges private sector on disability inclusion policy. Disability inclusion is a key element in any nations business development agenda. In this regard, Tanzania recently launched a National Business and Disability Network (NBDN) to promote workplace inclusion for persons with disabilities. According to an update, the NBDN is to be handled by the Association of Tanzania Employers (ATE) and Sightsavers, with technical support by the International Labour Organization (ILO). “The initiative encourages workplaces to adopt policies and practices inclusive of persons with disabilities and…

Tanzanian traders afraid to go to Kenya fearing potential attacks. Fears sparked by recent cases of abduction, torture and deportation visited on Kenyan activists by authorities in Tanzania. President William Ruto apologized to Tanzania.  Following the torture, inhumane treatment and deportation visited on Kenyan and Ugandan activists in Tanzania recently, a number of cross-border traders in Tanzania are afraid to go to Kenya fearing potential attacks. In an exclusive interview with The Exchange, several Tanzanian business persons, mostly women, have expressed their concerns over potential attacks on Tanzanians. “I usually go to Nairobi every week to collect goods for my…

Dairy industry producers are experiencing rising demand globally. Players are tapping into the power of tech to enhance dairy value chains. For Tanzania, the dairy industry still grapples with a broad range of challenges. Players in the dairy industry across the globe a experiencing rising demand for key products, reflecting the urgent need for entities across the value chain to innovate and increase efficiency. According to a recent industry survey, increasingly, consumers are choosing dairy, thereby, “driving overall volume growth in the industry,” states the ‘Dairy industry executives 2025’ report by international advisory firm, McKinsey and Company. “For instance, domestic…

Nationals of seven African countries banned from US entry. Three other African countries placed on temporary ban. Trump cites terror threats from these countries. US entry ban: Seven African countries have been banned entry to the US and three others face partial restrictions. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday night banning nationals from 12 countries from traveling to the US. Of the 12 countries, seven are from Africa. Making the announcement, Trump said their is need to protect the US from “foreign terrorists and other national security and public safety threats.” The travel ban, which will take effect at…

Tanzania, Malawi, and South Africa have entered into talks with a view to end a devastating trade war. Malawi, South Africa ease trade restrictions as Tanzania lifts retaliation ban on transit goods. Countries reaffirm their commitment to strengthening trade, and fostering economic cooperation. Tanzania and Malawi have finally come to an amicable end to their trade war with authorities in the two countries burying the hatchet after bilateral discussions. The talks resulted in a Simplified Trade Regime Agreement (STRA) that covers South Africa, a regional trade powerhouse that was also caught in the line of fire between the two nations.…