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...
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...
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has stated that due to the rapid advancement of human development, the postal system cannot remain as it was in the past years; it must adapt to the current times and market demands to establish the significance of the postal service. She made these remarks during the inauguration of the Pan...
Today, various images have surfaced across social media platforms depicting Her Excellency President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s arrival at the Waterkloof Air Force Base in Pretoria, South Africa. Her visit marks Tanzania’s engagement in the 15th BRICS Summit, where South Africa holds the current chairmanship. The BRICS coalition, composed of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South...
The recent state visit of Indonesian President Joko Widodo to Tanzania from August 21 to August 22 has proven to be a resounding success for both nations, marked by the signing of seven Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) across various areas of cooperation. The historical ties between Tanzania and Indonesia date back to 1964, just after...
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has explained her decision to maintain silence on the DP World deal, asserting that no one possesses the authority to divide or sell Tanzania. Speaking at the 60th Anniversary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania (ELCT), she emphasized her commitment to preserving the nation’s peace and unity. Despite the debate...
In a momentous event on August 19, 2023, President Samia Suluhu graced the opening of a pivotal working session attended by board chairpersons and top executives of public institutions. Her presence embodied her commitment to catalysing change and driving progress in the realm of public enterprises. President Samia Suluhu’s address at this gathering resonated with...
In a notable economic shift, Tanzania witnessed a surge in its exports of goods and services, with figures reaching $12.76 billion in June 2023—a substantial leap from the $11.004 billion reported during the same timeframe in the previous year. This remarkable expansion can be attributed to the nation’s non-traditional exports, as highlighted in the Bank...
In June 2023, Tanzania’s balance of trade saw a shortfall of $4.86 billion, a notable contrast from the $3.398 billion deficit registered in the corresponding period of June 2022. The driving factor behind this discrepancy, as outlined in the Bank of Tanzania’s (BoT) Monthly Economic Review for June 2023, lies primarily in escalated import expenditures....