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…
Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP) agents are calling on the Tanzanian government to dissolve the organization, as it is damaging the tourism industry in the region. According to the agents, KPAP is spreading “dirty propaganda” about their service to porters out of dishonesty and neglect, claims they vehemently deny. Read AslO: Salary Slip Portal, Salary…
Government to Verify Tanzania Flagged Vessels. According to the Zanzibar Maritime Authority (ZMA), the government will verify all international vessels registered under the Tanzanian flag in an effort to combat illegal activities and fraudulent registrations. Khalid Salum Mohamed, Minister of Infrastructure, Communication, and Transport, informed members of the House of Representatives that any vessel found…
Members of the Zanzibar House of Representatives have urged the government to fast-track court hearings. The backbenchers Mohamed Ali Suleiman (Mtambwe constituency) and Ameir Abdalla Ameir (Mwanakwerekwe constituency) emphasized that long delays in some cases frustrate individuals seeking justice. Mr. Haroun Ali Suleiman, Minister of State for Constitution, Legal Affairs, Public Service, and Good Governance,…
ZANZIBAR: According to the government, Zanzibar continues to import sugar from Mainland Tanzania and abroad due to inadequate production at the Mahonda Sugar Factory. In response to backbenchers’ questions about the prevalence of imported sugar in Zanzibar’s market, Minister of Tourism and Heritage, Mr Mudrik Ramadhan Soraga, stated that local production is still low. Currently,…