Author: Mkufi Dindai (Mkufi Dindai)

BOT: Matumizi ya noti ya 10,000 yameongezeka kwa 75%, hii ina maana gani kwenye uchumi?
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BOT: Matumizi ya noti ya 10,000 yameongezeka kwa 75%, hii ina maana gani kwenye uchumi?

Gavana wa Benki Kuu nchini Tanzania Emmanuel Tutuba amesema kwamba kuongezeka kwa matumizi ya noti ya Tsh 10,000 ni ishara ya kwamba uchumi unazidi kufunguka na biashara zinaongezeka. Gavana Tutuba amesema, matumizi ya noti ya Tsh 10,000 yameongezeka kwa asilimia 75 ndani ya miaka mitano. Takwimu za Benki Kuu Tanzania zinaonesha mzunguko wa noti ya...

Tanzania’s power cuts set to drop by 85% as Nyerere dam goes online.
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Tanzania’s power cuts set to drop by 85% as Nyerere dam goes online.

In a significant stride towards resolving Tanzania’s longstanding power supply issues, the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) was inaugurated yesterday, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s energy landscape. With an initial injection of 235 megawatts into the national grid, and an additional 235 MW slated for March, the project promises to alleviate the nation’s...

Honoring History: President Samia Suluhu’s crucial attendance at Hage Geingob’s funeral.
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Honoring History: President Samia Suluhu’s crucial attendance at Hage Geingob’s funeral.

A small debate has erupted on social media following the appearance of President Samia Suluhu at the funeral of former Namibian President Hage Geingob, who passed away on February 4th this year. The debate stems from recent observations that President Samia has undertaken several foreign trips. Within just two weeks, she travelled to the Vatican...

Uchambuzi wa Kitaalam: Maandamano yanaibomoa CHADEMA kuliko kuijenga.
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Uchambuzi wa Kitaalam: Maandamano yanaibomoa CHADEMA kuliko kuijenga.

Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo ni (CHADEMA), ni chama kikuu cha upinzani nchini Tanzania chenye makao makuu yake jijini Dar es Salaam wilaya ya Kinondoni. Kwa miaka mingi chama hicho kimekuwa kikifanya harakati mbalimbali zenye lengo la kuibua makosa mbalimbali yanayofanywa na chama tawala CCM, harakati hizo wanafanya kwa kuuza sera zao kwa Watanzaia kupita...

CHADEMA Protests: A Futile Endeavor?
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CHADEMA Protests: A Futile Endeavor?

CHADEMA, the party often referred to as the main opposition party in Tanzania, presents itself as the party with solutions to the problems facing Tanzanians, which the ruling party CCM has failed to address in over 60 years since independence. There are challenges in education, healthcare, infrastructure, water, and electricity. Despite all the efforts by...

Tanzania’s Investment Soars: 80% Surge to $1.4 Billion in Projects Within 3 Months
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Tanzania’s Investment Soars: 80% Surge to $1.4 Billion in Projects Within 3 Months

Investment value surges by 80% President Samia’s economic diplomacy and improved business environment drive investment growth. The Tanzania Investment Center (TIC) has registered projects worth $1.4 billion (approximately TZS 4 trillion) in the last three months of the past year. This marks an 80% increase compared to projects valued at $769.6 million registered in the...

Tanzania achieves health milestone: Becomes 6th in Sub-Saharan Africa for bone barrow transplant.
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Tanzania achieves health milestone: Becomes 6th in Sub-Saharan Africa for bone barrow transplant.

In a groundbreaking achievement, Tanzania’s Benjamin Mkapa Hospital in Dodoma has etched its name in history by successfully treating three children with sickle cell disease through bone marrow transplants. The hospital initiated the bone marrow transplant service just last year, becoming the first in East and Central Africa to offer this critical procedure. Sickle cell...

Tanzania-India Bilateral Trade Soars to New Heights.
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Tanzania-India Bilateral Trade Soars to New Heights.

In a remarkable upswing, the bilateral trade between Tanzania and India is poised for exponential growth, solidifying Tanzania’s standing as India’s third-largest trade partner in Africa by the 2023/24 fiscal year. Projections indicate a surge in trade volume, reaching an impressive 6.5 billion US dollars (approximately 15 trillion Tanzanian shillings) in 2023/24, up from the...

Analyzing the reasons behind CHADEMA’s demonstrations falling short.
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Analyzing the reasons behind CHADEMA’s demonstrations falling short.

January 24, 2024, marks a significant day in the political history of Tanzania, as the main opposition party, CHADEMA, organized mass demonstrations after an approximately eight-year hiatus. Before President Samia Suluhu took office, during the tenure of John Pombe Magufuli, Tanzania faced considerable challenges in its political landscape, witnessing a notable breakdown of democracy. Yesterday’s...

WEO forecasts Tanzania’s lowest Inflation in 2024.
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WEO forecasts Tanzania’s lowest Inflation in 2024.

The International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook predicts a robust 5.9 percent economic growth in the East African Community (EAC) this year. Tanzania stands out for leading the EAC in reducing inflation, with a projected four per cent, down from 4.4 per cent last year. Uganda and Kenya follow with projected inflation rates of 5...