Cargo handling at Lake Victoria ports increased to 79,000 tonnes in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, surpassing the target of 77,000 tonnes. This growth can be attributed to increased business activities among East African member states, as stated by Mr Francisco Mwanga, the Lake Victoria Ports’ Operations Officer, during an event welcoming...
Tanzania has demonstrated robust economic growth in the first and second quarters of this year, with a growth rate of 5.4 percent and 5.2 percent, respectively. According to the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Meeting Statement released by the Central Bank, this growth is expected to reach 5.3 percent by the end of the year. The...
President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced that maternal deaths among mothers have decreased from 530 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in 2015/2016 to 104 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in 2022. She made these remarks on October 28, 2028, during the launch of the Maternal and Child Health Research Report and Malaria Indicators in...
In a watershed moment for African leadership, Dr. Tulia Ackson has clinched victory as the President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). This remarkable win not only crowns her distinguished career but stands as a testament to the strength, resilience, and visionary leadership she brings to the global stage. I take pride in noting that I...
DP World, under the leadership of CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, has undergone a remarkable transformation into a comprehensive supply chain player, investing over $6 billion in this strategic evolution. Bin Sulayem discussed this journey during a session titled ‘Trade in a Changing World’ at the 21st Arab Media Forum in Dubai, moderated by Egyptian...
Today marks a momentous occasion for Tanzania’s investment sector and industrial development. The persistent efforts to attract investors to the industrial sector have borne fruit, as numerous industrial ventures have flourished within the nation. In the coastal region of Pwani, statistics reveal the presence of at least 1,525 industrial establishments of varying significance. Moreover, as...
There have been eight governments overthrown in Francophone Africa countries in the last three years. A group of former colonies, with a previous reputation for military takeovers, have lapsed once once more in the repeated coups. The addition of Gabon to the list of recidivists will alarm long-term holdouts like Cameroon’s Paul Biya part of...
In a notable economic shift, Tanzania witnessed a surge in its exports of goods and services, with figures reaching $12.76 billion in June 2023—a substantial leap from the $11.004 billion reported during the same timeframe in the previous year. This remarkable expansion can be attributed to the nation’s non-traditional exports, as highlighted in the Bank...
The famous English Merriam-Webster dictionary defines treason as the offense of attempting by overt acts to overthrow the government of the state to which the offender owes allegiance or to kill or personally injure the sovereign or the sovereign’s family. Treason is ranked as one of the most serious offenses against a constitutionally established authority...
Noble Helium Limited is in the final stages of preparations to commence helium gas extraction at the North Rukwa project in Tanzania in the second half of September, as planned, following the rig’s departure from the UK. The Marriot Drillmec HH102 #16, originating from the UK, was loaded onto the MV Bohwa Tsingtao ship, which...