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...
This week, the UK newspaper, The Globe and Mail, has published over 100 emails concerning Tanzania. These emails shed light on how Barrick Gold, through their subsidiary Acacia in Tanzania, made substantial payments to what is referred to as the National Task Force in Tanzania as security expenses, with the main recipient being the Inspector...
This week, the UK newspaper, The Globe and Mail, has published over 100 emails concerning Tanzania. These emails shed light on how Barrick Gold, through their subsidiary Acacia in Tanzania, made substantial payments to what is referred to as the National Task Force in Tanzania as security expenses, with the main recipient being the Inspector...
The value of export of goods and services in Tanzania hit $12.9 billion in July this year as compared to $12.2 billion recorded during the same period last year, driven by services receipts and non-traditional goods exports, in particular minerals, according to the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) Monthly Economic Review for August 2023. BoT data...
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...
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...