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...
North Mara gold mine, Tanzania, September 29, 2023 – Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) (TSX:ABX) and the Tanzanian government are demonstrating how mining can be an enormous force for good when miners and their host governments work together to create sustainable value for all stakeholders, says president and chief executive Mark Bristow. Speaking to media here...
The Muhimbili National Hospital has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by performing its first-ever thoracic surgery to remove a lung tumor using a single small incision, a procedure led by world-renowned Thoracic Surgery Specialist, Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas from Spain. This remarkable medical feat signifies a significant advancement in the field of thoracic surgery, and it...
In a groundbreaking revelation that has sent shockwaves through the global uranium industry, Majani Wambura, the Sustainability Manager at Mantra Tanzania, recently unveiled Tanzania’s pivotal role in the ever-expanding uranium market. In an exclusive interview with the Daily News, Wambura shed light on the nation’s extraordinary potential, fueled by a rich uranium deposit discovery dating...
In a recent announcement, the Tanzanian Ports Authority (TPA) has opened bidding for the construction of two key ports – Mgao Island in the Mtwara region and Mbegani in the Bagamoyo district, as well as the Tanga port. These bids come at a time when debates and discussions continue regarding the handover of all Tanzanian...
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...
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...
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...
In the heart of Tanzania’s Kibaha district, a transformative endeavour is shaping up to redefine the nation’s economic landscape. The Industrial Park, known as the Sitotan Industrial Park, is poised to become the country’s largest industrial park, with the potential to generate over 600,000 jobs and catalyze growth across multiple sectors. Already attracting investments from...
Professor Mussa Assad, the retired Controller and Auditor General (CAG) of the Government, who also holds over three decades of experience as a university lecturer, recently shared his insights on the issue of port investment in Tanzania. During a segment on Channel Ten’s “Dira ya Uchumi” television program, he addressed concerns that have arisen in...