December 20, 2022
East Africa: East, West Africa Ink Deal to Champion the Continent Trade
The East African Business Council (EABC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) to strengthen trade cooperation… Read more »
December 13, 2022
Tanzania: Govt Unveils Mapinduzi Trade Fair Schedule
MORE than 400 companies have registered to participate in Zanzibar Mapinduzi Trade Fair which will run from December 30 to January 13 next year as part of activities to commemorate… Read more »
November 04, 2022
Tanzania: High Imports Bill Widens Zanzibar Current Account Deficit
Zanzibar's current account deficit widened to 314.8 million US dollars in the period ending September this year from 195 million US dollars registered in the corresponding period… Read more »
October 30, 2022
Tanzania: Dar, Lilongwe Eye Smooth Trade
TANZANIA and Malawi have resolved to speed up the process of addressing various challenges facing the private sector in order to facilitate trade between the two countries. Read more »
October 25, 2022
Tanzania: Dar, Kinshasa SGR Deal - Eabc Sees Trail to Prosperity
ENVISAGED construction of a standard gauge railway (SGR) from Kigoma in Tanzania to DR Congo through Burundi is set to massively boost regional trade within the East African… Read more »
October 24, 2022
Tanzania: Tanzania, DRC Eye Trade Growth
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan and her counterpart from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, have agreed to work together in a number of areas to… Read more »
October 19, 2022
Tanzania: High Imports Bill Drives Up Current Account Deficit
Current account recorded a deficit of 4.35 billion US dollars in the year ending August, up from 1.8 billion US dollars registered in the corresponding period last year,… Read more »
October 06, 2022
Tanzania: Govt, Doha Sign Deal to Boost Trade, Investments
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has witnessed the signing of a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding between the chambers of Commerce of Qatar, Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar aiming… Read more »
Tanzania: Health, Trade Officers Urged to Observe Integrity, Professionalism
Health and Trade officers in Dar es Salaam have been urged to show integrity, honesty and professionalism in their day-to-day obligations of controlling the safety and quality of… Read more »
September 29, 2022
Tanzania: Tz, UAE Ink Double Taxation Avoidance Deal
TANZANIA and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) governments have signed the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion on Income Taxes. Read more »
East Africa: EAC Farmers Call for Removal of Trade Barriers
THE envisioned African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) could as well turn into a pipe dream if East African Community (EAC) partner states fail to trade within themselves. Read more »
September 24, 2022
Tanzania: Preparations for Construction of Bagamoyo Port Under Way
TANZANIA Port Authority (TPA) has revealed in Dar es Salaam that preparations for the construction of Bagamoyo Port are underway. Read more »
September 20, 2022
Tanzania: Tanzanians Urged to Engage On Carbon Trade
TANZANIANS have been urged to engage in the newly introduced carbon trade, killing two birds by one stone -- conserving the environment and earning extra income from carbon… Read more »
September 19, 2022
Tanzania: State to Expand Trade Scope Between Mainland and Zanzibar
THE government has said efforts are being stepped up to expand the scope of business between Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar to enable traders and the general public from both sides… Read more »
September 09, 2022
East Africa: EAC Reaffirms Commitment to Infrastructure Development to Boost Intra-Regional Trade
THE East African Community (EAC) Deputy Secretary General in charge of Planning and Infrastructure, Eng Steven Mlote, has reaffirmed the commitment of the EAC Secretariat to… Read more »
September 18, 2022
Tanzania: Why Mwanza International Trade Centre Pertinent to Exhibitors
THE 17th exhibition for East African countries named Mwanza East Africa Trade Fair (MEATF) has been held with great success and influenced the region to embark into construction of… Read more »
East Africa: Mathuki Lauds Tmea Initiatives On EAC
THE East African Community (EAC) Secretary General Peter Mathuki has praised Trade Mark East Africa (TMEA) for supporting the integration process in the region. Read more »
Tanzania: China Trade Week Attract 50 Firms
CHINA Trade Week (CTW) Tanzania will bring over 50 Chinese companies to showcase about 300 products from seven sectors such as consumer electronics, industrial, medical, textiles,… Read more »
September 13, 2022
Tanzania: Cut AfCFTA Barriers - Suluhu Hassan
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan on Monday shared her perspective on how African countries could successfully implement the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), stressing on… Read more »
September 11, 2022
Africa: AU Records Success in First Decade of Agenda 2063
THE African Union has recorded significant achievements in the first decade of implementation of Agenda 2063 (2013-2022) including advanced operationalisation of the African… Read more »
August 21, 2022
Tanzania: Scheme to Boost UK, Tz Trade
TRADE volume between Tanzania and the United Kingdom (UK) is likely to grow high, after the latter established the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS). Read more »
August 02, 2022
East Africa: Hichilema Vows to Leverage Dar-Lusaka Historic Ties
ZAMBIA President Hakainde Hichilema has said his country and Tanzania must leverage on their historic relationship, to maximize benefits to the people of the two neighbouring… Read more »
July 25, 2022
Tanzania: Dar Port Strengthens Regional Market Share
SIGNIFICANT expansion and improvement of efficiency at Tanzania's principal port of Dar es Salaam has enabled it to offer faster and cost-effective trade and transport solutions… Read more »
July 24, 2022
East Africa: Right Time for EAC Intra Trade
REGIONAL trade integration is a cornerstone of the East African Community (EAC) partner states' trade policies. Read more »
Tanzania: Mpango Pushes for Carbon Trade
VICE-PRESIDENT Dr Philip Mpango has directed the State Ministry (Union Affairs and Environment to work on shortfalls in the policy that administers carbon trade in the country so… Read more »