The government has unveiled plans to construct a fishing port in the Bagamoyo district as part of its strategy to bolster the blue economy. The President, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan made this announcement on September 19, 2023, as she laid the foundation stone for the fishing port project, which is estimated to cost TZS 266...
The Regional Commissioner of Lindi, Zainab Terack, made these remarks on September 18, 2023, while delivering a regional report in the presence of President Samia Suluhu Hassan during a public gathering, coinciding with the laying of the foundation stone for the road connecting Nanganga District in Mtwara to Ruangwa in Lindi. She explained that in...
Released on the 14th September 2023 Earlier today, The Globe and Mail reported on payments made by Barrick’s UK subsidiary, Barrick TZ Limited, to a Tanzanian national law-enforcement task force, the NTF. The Globe and Mail’s article was based on documents that have been recently referenced in UK Court proceedings concerning claims for compensation by...
During the recent G20 summit held in New Delhi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a historic development – the African Union, a continental organization consisting of 55 member states, was granted permanent membership within the esteemed G20, a group comprised of the world’s wealthiest and most influential nations. This decision elevates the African Union...
Renowned Tanzanian billionaire, Mohammed Dewji, has recently expressed a keen interest in channeling investments into Rwanda through his corporate conglomerate, MeTL Group. With a significant presence in over ten African nations, MeTL Group is poised to extend its economic reach. On the 6th of September, this Dar es Salaam-based tycoon, boasting a staggering net worth...
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced that the government has empowered its seed production centers to ensure that by 2025, three-quarters of the seeds used in the country are locally produced. She made this statement while responding to a question from a young attendee at the 2023 African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) held at the...
The 13th Africa Food Systems Forum is currently underway in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from September 5, 2023, to September 8, 2023. This forum has brought together a diverse array of participants from the private sector and various governments worldwide. President Samia Suluhu began her speech by acknowledging the significance of the youth demographic in...
For this request, I have decided to start my contribution by providing some facts and figures on the “global oil.” At the end, a concise recommendation is given. One has to firstly understand the foundation or basics on oil production, exportation, consumption, and concomitant economies of the key countries in the oil business. What is...
Tourism in Tanzania experienced a significant boost in the first quarter of this year, marked by a substantial 49.8 per cent surge in the number of visitors to the country’s national parks, reaching a total of 477,501. This surge can be attributed to many countries’ relaxation of travel restrictions and intensified efforts to promote tourism,...
Political party ACT Wazalendo finally, on September 4, 2023, released its stance on the issue of investment in Tanzanian ports by the United Arab Emirates-based company DP World. Since June of this year, this matter has been a subject of intense legal debates among politicians, activists, and scholars within and outside Tanzania. ACT Wazalendo conducted...