Tanzania is set to receive more investors and tourists from Russia wishing to explore opportunities and attractions the country is endowed with, Russia’s ambassador to Tanzania Mr Andrey Avetisyan has said. The ambassador has said that bussinessmen from Russia send emails to Tanzania seeking investment opportunities. According to Russia’s ambassador in Tanzania, Tanzania authorities have...
You will soon be able to ‘Go live & viral’ from Mount Kilimanjaro
The good news to all mountain climbers in the world is that you will soon be able to share your live experience from on top of Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest free-standing mountain in the world and Africa’s tallest mountain. Following the successful results of The Royal Tour Film, starred by President Samia Suluhu, the government...
Why do the IEBC splits?
A section of Kenya’s electoral commission which includes the vice chairperson, does not agree with the results about to be announced at the Bomas of Kenya. The commissioners, including vice chair Juliana Cherera, Francis Wanderi, Irene Masit and Justus Nyang’aya, have alleged that the results were arrived at in an opaque manner without giving further...
Mbowe vows to take the government to court
The CHADEMA staunch leader, Freeman Mbowe, said neither he intends to sell CHADEMA nor will he do that in the future despite circulating rumours that he wants to sell the party. Mbowe even admitted to having lost some of his personal belongings and was intimated by echelons of the government intimidating him to sell the...
Inflation In Tanzania Rises to 4.5% in July 2022
The National Bureau of Statistics has released its report on National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) for July 2022. The annual headline inflation rate for July 2022 has slightly increased to 4.5% from 4.4% recorded in June 2022. The increase in headline inflation explains that the speed of price change for commodities for the year...
3 home remedies for tooth decay and cavities
Tooth decay and cavities are the most common oral health problems in adults and young alike. Certain factors can increase the risk of cavities, including foods that cling to your teeth for a long time, frequent snacking or sipping, poor oral hygiene, not getting enough fluoride, dry mouth, worn fillings or dental devices, amongst many...
Tanzania Introduces Fertilizer Subsidy to Relieve Farmers’ Pain
Tanzanian farmers will enjoy massive subsidies over fertilizer during the 2022/23 season after President Samia Suluhu Hassan launched a fertilizer subsidy programme yesterday. Agriculture minister Hussein Bashe says with the subsidy in place, a bag of DAP that was sold for TSh131,675 will now cost TSh70,000, while that of Urea, which used to fetch TSh124,714,...
Tanzania sets aside Tsh 86.1bn/- for airports renovations
In the financial year 2022/23, the Government of President Samia Suluhu has allocated Sh. 86.1bn/- for constructing and modifying various airports throughout the country. The goal is to improve the air transport sector and also to strengthen the tourism sector, which has contributed a large amount of money to the national income. The parks that...
Energy drinks: The side effects of taking these drinks
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...
Tanzania seeks new investor as China and Oman withdraw from Bagamoyo Port talks.
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...