Author: Mkufi Dindai (Mkufi Dindai)

Tanzania sets aside Tsh 86.1bn/- for airports renovations
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Tanzania sets aside Tsh 86.1bn/- for airports renovations

In the financial year 2022/23, the Government of President Samia Suluhu has allocated Sh. 86.1bn/- for constructing and modifying various airports throughout the country. The goal is to improve the air transport sector and also to strengthen the tourism sector, which has contributed a large amount of money to the national income. The parks that...

Energy drinks: The side effects of taking these drinks
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Energy drinks: The side effects of taking these drinks

These drinks come in cool colours and with cooler promises. Youngsters are besotted by an array of energy drinks lining the shelves alongside aerated drinks. But does a dose of energy these cans and bottles offer help? Read on to know: Caffeine kicks and sugary threats Energy drinks have a very high caffeine and sugar...

Tanzania’s economic performance between May – June 2022 is stable, says Monetary Policy Committee
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Tanzania’s economic performance between May – June 2022 is stable, says Monetary Policy Committee

Tanzania Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) sat on August 5, 2022, to assess the conduct of monetary policy in May and June and economic performance. The committee’s report shows that the implementation of the monetary policy is pleasing, for it has maintained adequate liquidity in the bank for lending to the private sector despite facing the...

Tanzania seeks new investor as China and Oman withdraw from Bagamoyo Port talks.
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Tanzania seeks new investor as China and Oman withdraw from Bagamoyo Port talks.

The government is currently looking for potential investors to take up the Bagamoyo Port Project in the coastal region after China Merchants Holdings (International) Co Ltd (CMHI) and Oman Investment Authority (OIA0 both withdrew. Although the government has shown zeal to revive the project, negotiation guidelines appear inadequate, despite President Samia often blaming top officials...

AD Ports Group and Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd Sign MoU for Joint Infrastructure Investments in Tanzania
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AD Ports Group and Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd Sign MoU for Joint Infrastructure Investments in Tanzania

AD Ports Group, the leading facilitator of global trade, logistics, and industry, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd, India’s largest integrated ports and logistics company, for strategic joint investments in end-to-end logistics infrastructure and solutions, which include rail, maritime services, port operations, digital services, an industrial zone and...

This is how taking pictures with filters can affect your mental health
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This is how taking pictures with filters can affect your mental health

Do you find it easier to use filters to take a picture than your phone’s regular camera? Filters are subtle and not-so-subtle changes in pictures. Even though filters are not bad, excessive use may be problematic. Almost every social media app has filters. Even though some can be fun, others change people’s faces radically. Most...

AD Ports Group and Hutchison Ports Sign MoU on Tanzanian projects
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AD Ports Group and Hutchison Ports Sign MoU on Tanzanian projects

AD Ports, Hong Kong operator, and port investor Hutchison Ports will work together to expand operations across the GCC, Asia and Africa. Dar es Salaam Port The two organizations will partner in Tanzania to explore further opportunities to enhance the market competitiveness of ports across the country, including Dar es Salaam Port. Areas of opportunity include...

Tanzania to set up 13 irrigation schemes for agriculture in Mbeya
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Tanzania to set up 13 irrigation schemes for agriculture in Mbeya

The National Irrigation Commission of Tanzania has announced plans to develop 13 irrigation schemes for agriculture in Mbeya region to improve crop yields. The new facilities will be spread over 24,550 hectares of land in the districts of Mbarali, Kyela, Rungwe. According to the director of National Irrigation Commission, Raymond Mndolwa, the 13 irrigation schemes...

Govt inject 5bn/- in several geothermal projects
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Govt inject 5bn/- in several geothermal projects

In efforts to diversify the country’s electricity mix to power its own growing economy, the government has set aside 5bn/- to execute geothermal projects, including Kiejo-Mbaka project in  is Mbeya which is expected to generate 200MW by 2025. Tanzania’s main source of energy is hydropower whereby due to climate change and increased demand, the government...

TMDA destroys 35bn/- worth of counterfeit medical products
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TMDA destroys 35bn/- worth of counterfeit medical products

The Tanzania Medicines and Medical Services Authority (TMDA) disposed of about 35,547 counterfeit medical products amounting to 35bn/- during the past year since President Samia Suluhu was in office.  TMDA Director Adam Fimbo said in Dodoma yesterday that the products were unregistered and had less quality for medical consumption.