Former Zanzibar president Amani Abeid Karume arrived in Mozambique on Monday to lead the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observer Mission (SEOM). Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan, who is also the Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence, and Security Cooperation, has appointed Karume to head the mission. Dr Amani Abeid Karume was appointed…
An investment in cold and grain chain infrastructure is expected to boost Tanzania’s economic and social development by improving transportation connectivity and facilitating production in key economic sectors. Mr David Kihenzile, Deputy Minister for Transport, said the government is committed to strengthening the central corridor’s transport sector at the launch of the Cold and Grains…
Tourism and export sectors contributed significantly to sustained economic growth in Tanzania in the year ending July. In its latest economic monthly review for July, the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) shows that the increasing number of tourists benefits local businesses as well as the national economy, increasing foreign exchange earnings. “Travel receipts have increased as…
CNG Supply Crisis Creates Turmoil in Tanzania. Motorists had to wait for hours to fill Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) at filling stations in the city yesterday as long queues of both vehicles and tricycles formed.A line of customers had already formed at Anric Gas Technology Company Limited’s filling station at Tazara and PanAfrican’s at Ubungo…
ZANZIBAR: According to President Hussein Mwinyi, the government aims to increase container handling at Zanzibar ports from 82,312 in 2018 to 105,000 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units in 2025 by purchasing modern equipment. “The key objective is to accelerate quality transportation for passengers and cargo to boost the growth of the economy and other sectors such as…
ZANZIBAR: According to a government report, Zanzibar has significantly reduced fraud in its financial systems as a result of the introduction of electronic payments. The Minister of Infrastructure, Communications and Transport, Dr Khalid Salum Mohammed, told the House of Representatives that the adoption of technology in various financial systems has helped identify and close many…
DAR ES SALAAM: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan said the biography of former Prime Minister Edward Sokoine is a fitting tribute to his legacy and a valuable resource for Tanzanian history. It was noted that the biography, compiled by the Uongozi Institute and Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) and launched yesterday, will not only preserve memories…
NEW YORK:TANZANIA reaffirms its commitment to strengthening its long-standing partnership with AMREF Health Africa to improve medical care. In New York, USA, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa gave the assurance during a meeting with AMREF Health Africa’s Group CEO, Dr Githinji Gitahi. Tanzania’s progress in healthcare and the continued collaboration between AMREF and the government were…
Tanzania Commitment to Build Inclusive Economy Earns kudos. Tanzania’s efforts to build an inclusive economy, foster democracy, and promote peace, as highlighted by Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) in New York, have been hailed by academics. Tanzania’s steadfast commitment to inclusive economic growth through strategic investments in agriculture,…
In order to combat corruption, Tanzania has strengthened its legal and institutional frameworks, including the establishment of the Corruption and Economic Crimes Division of the High Court. At the fifth Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities conference, organised by the GlobE Network, held in Beijing, China, the Director General of the Prevention and…