Madereva wa usafiri wa umma, maarufu ‘Daladala’ mkoani Mwanza wamegoma, huku taarifa za awali zikieleza sababu ni kushinikiza kuondolewa kwa muingiliano wao (daladala) na pikipiki za miguu mitatu, maarufu ‘bajaji’ katika vituo vya kupakia abiria. Mgomo huo kwa kiasi kikubwa umewaathiri zaidi wanafunzi, ambapo uchunguzi wa haraka umeonesha ni kutokana na wengi kutomudu gharama za...
The International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook predicts a robust 5.9 percent economic growth in the East African Community (EAC) this year. Tanzania stands out for leading the EAC in reducing inflation, with a projected four per cent, down from 4.4 per cent last year. Uganda and Kenya follow with projected inflation rates of 5...
The Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema) has submitted four major proposals to the Parliamentary Committee on Administration, Constitution, and Legal Affairs regarding amendments to election laws presented by the government in Dodoma in November 2023. Our correspondent reports from Dar es Salaam… (continue). The proposals were presented on January 10, 2024, by the Secretary-General...
In a recent revelation, Tanzania has clinched the title of the second-largest tobacco producer in Africa for the 2022/2023 season, achieving a momentous milestone for the nation. Minister for Agriculture Hussein Bashe took to his social media platform to announce this notable feat, shedding light on Tanzania’s impressive surge in tobacco production. Witnessing a substantial...
Tanzania, represented by the Tanzania Shipping Agency Cooperation (TASAC), has signed a significant contract valued at 1.7 million US dollars with Turkish contractor Loca Muhendislik Gemi Makine Plastik Ve Gida San Tic.L.td.Sti. The contract aims to construct a specialized ambulance boat to address first aid challenges and provide initial treatment for individuals facing difficulties while...
President Samia Suluhu’s recent address at COP28 in Dubai has reverberated with urgency, underscoring the critical need for concrete action on climate change. This in-depth analysis delves into the nuances of her speech, examining the President’s dynamic tone, concerns, and the resounding call to unite, act, and deliver on the global stage. The Tanzanian leader’s...
Uganda is set to secure a $150 million loan from China’s Export Import Bank (Exim) to enhance its internet infrastructure, as revealed by the finance ministry on Monday. This move highlights Uganda’s growing dependence on Chinese lenders, following the World Bank’s suspension of new lending earlier this year in response to Uganda’s anti-homosexuality law. During...
This comprehensive view provided by the DP World CEO underscores Tanzania’s emerging role as a gateway to African trade, highlighting the importance of infrastructure development and international collaboration in realizing this vision. This insight follows the recent 30-year concession agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority for the Port of Dar es Salaam. Bin Sulayem highlighted...
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s recent call for direct access to the Red Sea has sparked concerns about potential conflicts in the Horn of Africa. Ethiopia lost its direct sea access in 1993 when Eritrea gained independence. Abiy’s proposal aims to boost Ethiopia’s economy, strengthen its Navy, and enhance regional influence. Addressing party officials in...
The East African region is poised for an intense economic race, as projections suggest that Tanzania may overtake Kenya in terms of economic supremacy in the next 10 years. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that Tanzania’s economy, currently valued at $85.4 billion (Sh200 trillion), is expected to grow to $136 billion by 2028. In...