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Tanzania and Rwanda to open new border point.
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Tanzania and Rwanda to open new border point.

Tanzania and Rwanda are moving to open a new border post as th two countries deepen trade ties at a time when trade and political forces pull region partners in different directions. The new post will be opened in Kyerwa district in the Kagera Region to provide a second passage for people and goods and...

Moody’s Report: Tanzania’s sovereign rating surges to B1, signaling stability and growth.
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Moody’s Report: Tanzania’s sovereign rating surges to B1, signaling stability and growth.

Tanzania’s remarkable economic trajectory has propelled it to the forefront of East Africa’s financial landscape. With Moody’s recent sovereign credit rating upgrade to B1, Tanzania surpasses regional counterparts. This leap places Tanzania ahead of Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda, signalling a significant milestone in its economic journey. Moody’s decision to elevate Tanzania’s credit rating underscores the...

Is East Africa ready for federation? Unveiling public sentiment and readiness.
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Is East Africa ready for federation? Unveiling public sentiment and readiness.

On March 14, 2024, the official website of the State House of the United Republic of Tanzania, through its online platform X, released images depicting President Samia Suluhu Hassan in talks with President William Ruto of Kenya and President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda at the Tunguu State House in Zanzibar. The accompanying captions indicated that...

Shinyanga: Mama auwa Mtoto Wake na Kumla Nyama.
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Shinyanga: Mama auwa Mtoto Wake na Kumla Nyama.

Mwanamke mmoja anayefahamika kwa jina la Nyasorod Paul, anadaiwa kumuua mtoto wake Nazaeri Kidia, mwenye umri wa mwaka mmoja na miezi saba na kisha kumla nyama. Akizungumza na waandishi wa habari Kamanda wa Polisi Mkoa wa Shinyanga, SACP Janeth Magomi, amesema mwanamke huyo mkulima mkazi wa Shinyanga, aliondoka nyumbani Januari 4, 2024 Akiwa na mtoto...

Dkt. Mwigulu unveils six bold targets for 2024/25 Budget, marking a visionary step forward.
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Dkt. Mwigulu unveils six bold targets for 2024/25 Budget, marking a visionary step forward.

Finance Minister Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba yesterday, on March 11, 2024, presented the budget framework for the year 2024/25 to the Members of Parliament in Dodoma. During his presentation, Minister Mwigulu outlined six priorities of the government in the upcoming budget, set to commence implementation in July 2024. In the proposed fiscal year, the government suggests...

Kenyan investors harnessing President Samia’s Pro-business policies for profitable ventures in Tanzania..
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Kenyan investors harnessing President Samia’s Pro-business policies for profitable ventures in Tanzania..

Kenyan investors are setting their sights on Tanzania’s promising business landscape, aiming to double the number of projects in the country in the coming years. Their strategy revolves around leveraging Tanzania’s pro-business policies and growth potential. At the Kenyan Diaspora in Tanzania (Kedit) forum held in Dar es Salaam on March 9, 2024, investors convened...

Mgomo wa Madareva wa Dalala Mwanza Wapamba Moto. Nini Tatizo?
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Mgomo wa Madareva wa Dalala Mwanza Wapamba Moto. Nini Tatizo?

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...