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A lesson from Russia-Ukraine War: Tanzania’s high dependence on edible oil, an alert to national security 
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A lesson from Russia-Ukraine War: Tanzania’s high dependence on edible oil, an alert to national security 

If Tanzania is not ready to seriously invest in edible oil production, at least it should reconsider its national security priorities. Tanzania’s situation on edible oil is not rocket science to discern that national security is at stake. Succinctly, Tanzania is not ready to encounter any imminent blow on that angle.  To ease your frustration,...

TRA: Online businesses must be registered
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TRA: Online businesses must be registered

Today, March 11, 2022, the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has asked businessmen conducting their businesses online to ensure that they are registered with the agency. TRA stated that the aim is to limit those who use such methods to evade paying tax. “We realize there are people who do not have shops and do not...

What’s behind Makonda and GSM Boss saga: The tale of friendship, power & hypocrisy
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What’s behind Makonda and GSM Boss saga: The tale of friendship, power & hypocrisy

Paul Makonda, the former Dar es Salaam regional commissioner, is under furnace for allegations of conspiracy to illegally seize a billion shilling property said to be owned by GSM tycoon Mr Gharib Said Mohammed.  “Makonda is avid to own one of Mr Gharib’s bungalows located between Masaki and Oysterbay”.  People close to Mr Gharib told...

45 more Tanzanians joined the millionaires league
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45 more Tanzanians joined the millionaires league

The 2022 Knight Frank Wealth Report released recently shows that dollar millionaires in Tanzania have grown with 45 more greenhorns. The 45 individuals join 2,554 other millionaires to make a total of 2,599 Tanzania millionaires. Compared to 2020, 2021 has witnessed a burst in the number of millionaires, giving hope to a better economy. According...

TRC unveils electronic tickets for the new SGR train
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TRC unveils electronic tickets for the new SGR train

The Tanzania Railway Cooperation has stated that passengers boarding for the SGR during the whole trial time shall use electronic tickets on booking, while in the train, and on disembarking. The trial session will start on September 2022, beginning with the trip from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro.  TRC’s statement was presented today, on March...