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,...
In a bold statement made during a press conference to announce the resolutions of the Tanzania Centre for Democracy regarding the upcoming 2024 local government elections, Professor Ibrahim Lipumba, the current chairman of the organization, emphatically declared that Tanzanians no longer require a three-year education process for the drafting of a new constitution. This announcement...
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has stated that due to the rapid advancement of human development, the postal system cannot remain as it was in the past years; it must adapt to the current times and market demands to establish the significance of the postal service. She made these remarks during the inauguration of the Pan...
In a historic moment, President Samia Suluhu of the United Republic of Tanzania addressed the BRICS summit on August 24, 2023, marking her as the first Tanzanian President to participate in such a platform. The summit, hosted by South Africa, the current chair of BRICS, has gathered the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and...
Tech giant Google is reaching out to Tanzania and 16 other African countries for participation in its ‘Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First’ initiative. This groundbreaking program aims to assist African startups in leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to tackle local challenges. Among the 17 nations invited are Algeria, Botswana, Cameroon, Côte D’Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana,...
In a momentous event on August 19, 2023, President Samia Suluhu graced the opening of a pivotal working session attended by board chairpersons and top executives of public institutions. Her presence embodied her commitment to catalysing change and driving progress in the realm of public enterprises. President Samia Suluhu’s address at this gathering resonated with...
I have thoroughly examined the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) statement, which is a collective stance of Catholic bishops in Tanzania. In essence, these bishops oppose the investment in the Tanzanian port, asserting that the IGA contract lacks support from the majority of Tanzanians. By exercising their right to freedom of expression, TEC has effectively used...
Recent updates suggest that Dr Wilbroad Slaa was released on bail earlier this afternoon at the Oysterbay Police Station in Dar es Salaam after meeting the set criteria. Dr Slaa’s lawyer also confirmed that his client was transported from Mbeya to Dar es Salaam to face charges. Dr Slaa was arrested a few days ago...
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...
In June 2023, Tanzania’s balance of trade saw a shortfall of $4.86 billion, a notable contrast from the $3.398 billion deficit registered in the corresponding period of June 2022. The driving factor behind this discrepancy, as outlined in the Bank of Tanzania’s (BoT) Monthly Economic Review for June 2023, lies primarily in escalated import expenditures....