June 28, 2023
Tanzania: Dar, Beijing Hold Talks to Boost Information Technology
TANZANIA has confirmed that it has started talks with the Chinese tech company -- China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) to boost its information technology. Read more »
Tanzania: 47th DITF Kicks Off Today
Preparations for the 47th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF) exhibitions expected to kick off today have reached 98 per cent, Tanzania Trade Development Authority… Read more »
Tanzania: Crackdown on Uninsured Vehicles in Zanzibar City Underway
THE Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (ZIC) with support from Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority (TIRA) have launched a crackdown on uninsured vehicles, targeting Zanzibar City,… Read more »
June 26, 2023
Tanzania: Women Challenged to Grab Mining Sector Opportunities
WOMEN in the country have been challenged to engage in mining activities to expand their scope of job opportunities that will boost their earnings for improved livelihood. Read more »
June 25, 2023
Tanzania: Govt to Reduce Unskilled Labour Force By 23pc
IN ensuring that the country has a competitive workforce in the labour market, the government expects to reduce the unskilled workforce from 77 per cent recorded in 2021 to 54 per… Read more »
Tanzania: New Public Procurement System Begins Next Saturday
THE Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) expects to start using the new online procurement system (National e-Procurement System of Tanzania-NeST) from July 1, 2023 to… Read more »
Tanzania: Work Hard-Samia Tells Youths
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has told the Tanzanian youth to work hard in production sectors to improve their income and national economy at large. Read more »
Tanzania: Cooperation with Dubai to Triple Dar Port Revenue
GOVERNMENT on Saturday reiterated benefits that Tanzanians will get from its partnership with Dubai in the operation of the Port of Dar es Salaam. Read more »
June 23, 2023
Tanzania: Govt Offers Maize Farmers Best Prices
THE Speaker of Parliament, Dr Tulia Ackson, has told Members of Parliament to advise maize farmers in their areas to sell their crops to the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA),… Read more »
Tanzania: US Injects U.S.$5 Million in Support of Agriculture Sector
THE United States government is injecting 5 million US dollars (about 12bn/-) in support of Tanzania's food security. Read more »
Tanzania: Coffee Contribution to GDP Hits U.S.$200 Million
THE coffee sector is currently leading other sectors in the Ministry of Agriculture, contributing over 200 million US dollars (almost 480bn/-) in the country's Gross Domestic… Read more »
June 22, 2023
Tanzania: New Ndumbi Port Boosts Cargo, Passenger Throughput
THE newly-completed Ndumbi Port is set to increase the annual capacity of Lake Nyasa ports from the current 76,000 to 110,000 tonnes equivalent to 44.7 per cent increase. Read more »
Tanzania: Zanzibar Secures €400 Million Deal to Develop Key Projects
Zanzibar has secured EUR 400 million (about 1.04tri/-) loan to fund the development of Pemba airport and several key roads din the Isles. Read more »
Tanzania: Vodacom, TotalEnergies Partner to Boost Cashless Economy
VODACOM M-Pesa and TotalEnergies Marketing Tanzania have launched a strategic partnership that will allow customers to transact cashless, safely and conveniently. Read more »
Tanzania: Reasons for Prolonged Use of Dollar in Tz Is an Inadequate Approach
As an expert and economist, I have chosen to take this opportunity to discuss the effects of using the dollar as a currency to pay for various goods and services in the country,… Read more »
Tanzania: Team to Study Needs of Proposed Tanzania Satellite
THE government has dispatched a special team to study the needs of the proposed Tanzania's first space satellite that will, among other things, will aid and enforce penetration of… Read more »
Tanzania: USAID Gives Dodoma ICT Equipment Worth 57m/-
THE United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has donated to Dodoma region Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment worth 57.7m/- for strengthening… Read more »
Tanzania: Ray of Light As Deal Inked for Key Road Project in Mtwara
THE government has continued to walk the talk in undertaking infrastructural projects aimed at opening up the country and stimulating economic activities in the regions located in… Read more »
June 21, 2023
Tanzania: MPs Demand Scrapping Exemption On Imported Crude Palm Oil
MINISTER for Finance and Planning, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has dropped a hint on plans for East African Community Common External Tariff (EAC CET) on scrapping of imported crude palm… Read more »
Tanzania: Mwinyi Encourages Diaspora in Germany to Invest At Home
ZANZIBAR President, Hussein Mwinyi, has capitalised his presence in Germany for the special Olympic Games to encourage Tanzanians residing in Europe to invest in their home… Read more »
June 20, 2023
Tanzania: Number of Motorists Using Natural Gas Soars
THE number of motorists using Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is increasing fast and suppliers are planning to expand gas filling stations. Read more »
June 19, 2023
Tanzania: Vat Exemption On Air Charters Thrills Operators
THE government decision to grant a value added tax (VAT) exemption on sale and lease of air charters has won the hearts and minds of aviation industry players. Read more »
June 16, 2023
Kenya: USAID Boss to Visit Tanzania, Kenya
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) administrator Samantha Power is expected to visit Tanzania and Kenya from next week to reinforce the United States'… Read more »
East Africa: EAC Coffee, Avocado Exports Grow Amid Covid-19 Hiccups
Export of coffee and avocados from the East African Community (EAC) to the Europe Union (EU) have grown by 35 percent and 7 percent respectively from 2018 and 2022. Read more »
Tanzania: Government Resolves to Propel Minerals Sector
THE government's commitment to see a vibrant minerals sector has been depicted in the 2023/24 National Budget tabled in National Assembly, with focus to set up a national gold… Read more »