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...
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has dissolved the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA)’s Board of Directors. The TCRA board, previously chaired by Engineer Othman Sharif Khatib, was officially dissolved on November 7th, 2023. The statement issued by the Directorate of Presidential Communications early Tuesday states the President appointed Ambassador James Bwana to represent Tanzania in South...
Tanzania’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Camillus Wambura, has issued a stark caution against potential disturbances in the wake of a port investment dispute. The warning comes as tensions rise following a court ruling that upheld an investment contract involving DP World, a Dubai-based company, and a subsequent call for protests by some dissenting parties....
Kenya has promised to ease trade transactions with its neighbour country Tanzania by January next year. The decision was made to bolster trade between the two nations and increase the volume of locally made goods exchanged between them. According to Kenya’s High Commissioner to Tanzania, Mr Isaac Njenga, both governments have already set plans in...
A total of 53,600 Tanzanians expected to be employed by the new 329 registered investment projects by both local and foreign investors. Dr. Mwigulu, Finance and Planning Minister, unveiled this information before in the national assembly when presenting the National Development Plan for 2023/24 and guidelines for the proposed revenue and expenditure for the next...
After almost a month of relentless online noises from activists and many other regular users against the imposition of additional electronic levies on electronic transactions, the government has heard the wailings of the citizens and finally decided to slash and reduce some of the electronic levies. The controversial Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon Mwigulu...
The Business Registration and Licensing Agency (BRELLA) has brought together stakeholders to collect views on the review and amendment of the Business Licence Act, a move aimed at improving the business environment in the country. Various stakeholders were invited to air their opinions on what should be incorporated into the Act. The event for stakeholders...
These drinks come in cool colours and with cooler promises. Youngsters are besotted by an array of energy drinks lining the shelves alongside aerated drinks. But does a dose of energy these cans and bottles offer help? Read on to know: Caffeine kicks and sugary threats Energy drinks have a very high caffeine and sugar...
The government is currently looking for potential investors to take up the Bagamoyo Port Project in the coastal region after China Merchants Holdings (International) Co Ltd (CMHI) and Oman Investment Authority (OIA0 both withdrew. Although the government has shown zeal to revive the project, negotiation guidelines appear inadequate, despite President Samia often blaming top officials...