Landmark Decision Dismisses Legal Challenge Against Tanzania’s Port Investment Deal. In a significant legal ruling today, August 10, 2023, the High Court of the Mbeya region in Tanzania has dismissed a case that contested the implementation of an investment agreement between the government of the United Republic of Tanzania and DP World, a company based...
Tanzania’s real estate realm has exhibited a steady rebound from the hurdles posed by the pandemic, as demonstrated by a noteworthy uptick in the occupancy rates of commercial properties. This resurgence serves as a testament to the gradual recovery of businesses from the pandemic’s impact. In its most recent Financial Stability Report, freshly issued this...
Despite facing challenges such as tightened global financial conditions, climate-related concerns, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and the lingering impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, a recent report underscores that Tanzania’s economy remains moderately exposed to risks. The Financial Stability Report, released by the Bank of Tanzania (BoT), attributes this moderate risk profile to a robust...
Through the Medical Stores Department (MSD), the government has handed over modern generators to the District Hospitals of Lushoto and Muheza. These generators were provided in response to requests from these hospitals to MSD, aiming to enhance healthcare services for citizens. Dr Godfrey Andrew, Chief Medical Officer of Lushoto District Hospital, expressed gratitude to the...
Tanzania and the Abu Dhabi Development Fund of the United Arab Emirates have signed a low-interest loan agreement of $30 million, equivalent to 70 billion Tanzanian shillings. This loan is intended to construct a 220 kV power transmission line from Benaco to Kyaka and expand the Kyaka Power Substation in the Kagera region. The signing...
In a press conference held yesterday in Uganda, Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni expressed that Africa is tired of being last in everything, despite possessing a wealth of resources. President Museveni emphasised that Africa should no longer export raw materials but instead should add value to its products and sell them as manufactured goods. This...
Professor Mussa Assad, the retired Controller and Auditor General (CAG) of the Government, who also holds over three decades of experience as a university lecturer, recently shared his insights on the issue of port investment in Tanzania. During a segment on Channel Ten’s “Dira ya Uchumi” television program, he addressed concerns that have arisen in...
In a groundbreaking move, Tanzania’s coffee industry experiences a rejuvenation with the launch of the ‘Tanzania National Coffee Sustainability’ curriculum. Designed in collaboration with key stakeholders, including the Tanzania Coffee Board (TCB) and the Tanzania Coffee Association (TCA), this program aims to equip agricultural extension officers with specialized knowledge in coffee production. The curriculum’s inauguration,...
With marketers of petroleum products continuously detailing how the appreciation of the United States dollar was adversely impacting their business, resulting in a pump price rise, the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) says it was now taking at least five measures to address the situation. With the greenback now fetching Sh2,510/Sh2, 610 in bureau de Change...
The Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) has witnessed a remarkable increase of 26.1 per cent in newly registered projects during the period between July 2022 and June 2023, compared to the previous fiscal year of July 2021 to June 2022. In the 2020/2021 financial year, 234 projects were registered, while 273 investment projects were registered in...