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Tanzania lures Singapore to invest in energy, agro-processing, fisheries
SINGAPORE: BUSINESSMEN and investors from Singapore have expressed strong interest in expanding investment and commercial cooperation with Tanzania, particularly in key strategic sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, agro-processing,...
Tanzania commits to adding value to agricultural, livestock, fisheries products.
DODOMA: THE Tanzanian government has emphasized the importance of close collaboration between the public and private sectors in implementing the second phase of the Agricultural Sector Development Programme (ASDP II), particularly in adding value...

Kenya mulls introduction of air ticket levy after Tanzania
The Tanzanian government introduced a KSh 11,628 air ticket levy to help build a security system for international travel Kenyan parliament, on the other hand, passed the Air Passenger Service Charge (Amendment) Bill 2025, seeking to introduce a...
Tanzania sees improvement in the Economic Freedom Index 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’S improved standing in the Economic Freedom Index 2025 has been welcomed by policymakers, academics, and researchers, who gathered in Dar es Salaam at a validation workshop aimed at strengthening the country’s investment...
Tanzania to attend BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow
DAR ES SALAAM: A Tanzanian fashion designer, cultural entrepreneur, Founder & CEO of Swahili Fashion Week, Mustafa Hassanali is expected to represent the country at the upcoming BRICS + Fashion Summit in Moscow from August 28 to 30, 2025. The...
Chinese experts arrive in Tanzania's Zanzibar to advance schistosomiasis control project
DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- The third batch of Chinese experts for the second phase of the China-aided schistosomiasis control project has arrived at Unguja Island in Tanzania's Zanzibar, marking a new chapter in bilateral cooperation on...
Tanzania taps Singapore for trade, investment
SINGAPORE: TANZANIA is leveraging its strategic location as a trade gateway to East Africa to attract foreign direct investment by showcasing a wide range of economic opportunities at the 8th Africa Singapore Business Forum (ASBF), currently...

Sachin Kamani, Theatre Production Manager in Mumbai’s Stage Circuit, Dies at 47 of Brain Tumour; Industry Pays Tribute
Sachin Kamani, a production manager at The Company Theatre in Mumbai, died on August 24, 2025. He was 47. According to a report in Hindustan Times, Kamani was suffering from “an aggressive form of brain tumour”. His last rites were held at the...

MSU student climbs Mount Kilimanjaro while on education abroad in Tanzania
Courage over convenience. Those are the words that environmental engineering sophomore Lily Connor lives by. This summer, Connor traveled to Tanzania with the Designing Technology Solutions in Africa education abroad program to teach local...

South African President Ramaphosa to officially open Zimbabwe Agriculture Show 2025
By Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa is expected to officiate at the 115th edition of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS) on Friday, August 29, 2025. Ramaphosa is a key ally of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Addressing the...

JGC signs MoU with Tanzania government
Save to read list Published by Jessica Casey, Editor LNG Industry, Wednesday, 27 August 2025 09:00 JGC Holdings Corp. has announced that overseas EPC operating company JGC Corp. has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of...

UPDP’s plan for agriculture, land and industrial growth
Dar es Salaam. Few issues resonate with Tanzanians as deeply as land and agriculture. They are not only the backbone of the economy but also the lifeline of millions of households across the country. More than 65 percent of Tanzanians depend on...
Tanzania unveils project to control floods in Morogoro
MOROGORO: THE Tanzanian government has announced a big project to improve infrastructure in the Morogoro region and its municipal councils by improving river and road infrastructure and rainwater drains. Morogoro regions face flood threats during...

British Hydropulse and German ABO Energy create strategic partnership
AK&M 27 August 2025 10:59 Hydropulse, a subsidiary of British ITM Power plc, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with German ABO Energy GmbH&Co. KGaA in order to implement projects for the production of "green" hydrogen in Europe. This is...

JICA sends off 14 Tanzanian scholars to Japan
Dar es Salaam. Fourteen Tanzanian professionals are set to travel to Japan to pursue postgraduate studies under the Japan International Cooperation Agency’s (JICA) Long-Term Training Programme (LTTP), marking the 12th cohort since the initiative...

Tanzanian Forfeits Truck to KRA in Ksh 5M Ethanol Smuggling Case
A court has ordered the forfeiture of a seven-ton Mitsubishi Fuso truck and 8,000 litres of smuggled ethanol valued at Ksh5 million in taxes to the Kenya Revenue Authority after a tax-evasion case involving cross-border smuggling of goods from...
TACTIC project improves infrastructure, services in Dodoma
DODOMA: THE Tanzania Urban Infrastructure Development Project (TACTIC) is transforming Dodoma’s infrastructure and economic landscape, with key developments in roads, markets, and public facilities. Dodoma City Executive Director, Dr Fredrick...
Tanzania is open for business, are you ready?
TANZANIA stands at a pivotal moment in its development journey. The government has laid the groundwork for a more inclusive, investor-friendly economy, and it is now up to the youth to take the lead in transforming opportunities into tangible...
Tanzania loses 1.7tri/- to illicit trade yearly
DAR ES SALAAM: COUNTERFEIT goods are increasingly undermining Tanzania’s economy, with estimates indicating that the government loses over 1.7tri/- annually in uncollected excise duty from the alcohol and cigarette industries. According to...
Tanzania: Charting for East Africa’s logistics hub
TANZANIA is strategically positioned to become East Africa’s leading logistics hub, leveraging its upgraded ports and transport infrastructure, which complement its geographic advantage in connecting the region to global markets. The country’s...