In the midst of a national debate titled “Safeguarding and Nurturing National Unity During Political and Economic Transformations,” Father Charles Kitime’s perspectives have stirred intrigue. Held on June 19, 2023, his endorsement of DP World’s investment in Tanzania resonated, emphasizing the historical significance of the private sector in the country’s advancement. The debate unfolded against...
Tanzania’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Camillus Wambura, has issued a stark caution against potential disturbances in the wake of a port investment dispute. The warning comes as tensions rise following a court ruling that upheld an investment contract involving DP World, a Dubai-based company, and a subsequent call for protests by some dissenting parties....
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 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...
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 East African Community (EAC) has submitted the budget estimates for the 2023/2024 Financial Year to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), amounting to $103.842 million. This figure marks an increase from the previously approved budget of $91.57 million for the 2022/2023 Financial Year. Presenting the budget speech to the Assembly, Hon. Dr Ezéchiel Nibigira,...
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The Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (AFFM), managed by the African Development Bank (AfDB), will provide the African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) in Tanzania a $2 million partial credit guarantee to assist suppliers and importers in purchasing fertilizer for Tanzanian hub agro-dealers. Additionally, a $528,600 grant will cover 94% of the project’s recurrent costs, with...
According to the latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Statement released by the Central Bank of Tanzania, Tanzania’s inflation is expected to remain low for the remainder of the year. This expectation is based on several factors. Firstly, there is an anticipated further decline in food and energy prices in the global market. The statement highlights...
Kuanzia mwaka 2019, jina Kigogo2014 lilijipatia umaarufu mkubwa na wafuasi wengi wa mtandaoni nchini Tanzania. Kigogo2014 ambaye jina lake halisi ni Didier Mlawa alijizolea umaarufu huo kwa machapisho yake ya utetezi wa demokrasia, haki za binadamu na ubadhirifu chini ya utawala wa Rais John Magufuli. Uanaharakati wake huo ukamjengea maadui wakubwa kwenye utawala wa Magufuli...