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Tanzania heads to polls amid party and opposition splits
Deutsche Welle
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August 29, 2025
Tanzania's incumbent president, Samia Suluhu Hassan, told supporters on Thursday that she planned to spend the next five years not only improving their health and their children's education, but also drafting a new constitution and fostering...
Tanzanians encouraged to invest in natural gas business
Daily News Tanzania
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August 29, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, Dr. James Mataragio, has encouraged Tanzanians to invest in the construction of compressed natural gas (CNG) stations, noting that the government has created a favorable...
Tanzania cherishes everlasting ties with Ghana
Daily News Tanzania
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August 29, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA and Ghana have continued to benefit from the existing historic ties that began during the period of the countries’ quest for independence, inspired by the friendship of the two nations’ founding fathers; Julius Nyerere and...
Can anyone stop Tanzania’s Olomi at Uganda Open
Independent (Uganda)
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August 29, 2025
Top Ugandan Babirye Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT @ UGU MEDIA | Championships are not won on the opening day of the competition. But they can be lost. Tanzania’s day one leader Neema Olomi will not quite pop champagne yet. In taking a...
Tanzania fruit and vegetable exports face limits
Fresh Plaza
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August 29, 2025
The Bank of Tanzania has published a study reviewing the country's horticultural exports, highlighting growth potential and current constraints. Horticulture is one of Tanzania's fastest-growing agricultural sectors, with exports rising from 33.5%...
Aminex sees bright light at end of Tanzania tunnel after 'terrible time'
Upstream
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Tanzania-focused junior Aminex is on the cusp of a major upturn in fortunes, having emerged from some very tough years when it was almost plunged into oblivion. “I think we've turned a corner, nearly five years after we almost died,” executive...
Bank commits to strengthening public-private partnership
Daily News Tanzania
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August 29, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: ABSA Bank Tanzania has highlighted its dedication to strengthening partnerships with public and private sectors to drive sustainable and inclusive growth nationwide. The remarks were made by Managing Director Mr Obedi Laiser at the...
Feature: Butterfly sanctuary in Tanzania's Zanzibar shines as model of ecotourism, conservation
Xinhua News Agency
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by Xinhua writers Hua Hongli, Lucas Liganga DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- A quiet revolution is taking place in the heart of the lush Jozani Forest on the Tanzanian island of Zanzibar, one fluttering wing at a time. Green Tours and Safaris,...
Tanzania, Zambia vow to end trade barriers
Daily News Tanzania
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August 29, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA and Zambia have taken a significant step toward focusing on enhancing regional trade by reaffirming their commitment to eliminating trade barriers and improving cross-border trade systems, following a recent high-level...
Tanzanian shilling rallies against Kenyan shilling, US dollar
TUKO
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August 27, 2025
The Tanzanian shilling (TZS) has strengthened against both the Kenyan shilling and the US dollar after months of depreciation earlier in the year The government’s measures, including banning the use of foreign currencies within its borders, played...
Unlocking climate innovation in Tanzania: why access to finance is the missing link
Sierra Leone Telegraph
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August 29, 2025
Climate KIC: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 29 August 2025: In the tide-worn fishing villages of Zanzibar, where seaweed farming is both lifeline and legacy, Coastal Biotech is taking the tradition to uncharted waters. The Tanzanian start-up is working...
Perseus strikes milestone agreement with Tanzanian government
Market Screener
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August 29, 2025
Perseus Mining Limited continues to excel in gold production, development, and exploration, with impressive FY 25 performance driven by higher gold prices. The company has also secured a milestone agreement with the Tanzanian government to advance...
Taifa Stars made Tanzanians proud
Daily News Tanzania
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August 29, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: CONGRATULATIONS to Taifa Stars, you made history and you made us proud. Reaching the quarter-finals of a continental competition for the first time is no small feat. This campaign in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 was...
Southern Africa’s critical minerals sector faces key financing gaps
New Business Ethiopia
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August 29, 2025
A new report launched today by the World Economic Forum highlights that Southern Africa’s critical minerals sector faced key financing gaps. The report identifies key financing gaps facing the region and showcases concrete case studies that can...
Inside Tanzania’s transition to modern electric cooking
The Citizen
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Tanzania’s transition from traditional biomass cooking methods, such as firewood and charcoal, to modern electric cooking (eCooking) continues to receive support from different stakeholders. At the forefront of this drive is the Modern Energy...
A bridge to the future: Ada-Tadea’s bold strategy to connect Tanzania
The Citizen
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Countries with modern roads, efficient ports, standard-gauge railways, and international-standard airports unlock significant social and economic opportunities. Despite Tanzania’s strategic location, rich natural resources, and unique geography,...
Campaign period begins in Tanzania
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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August 29, 2025
Campaign period begins in Tanzania DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania -- The official campaign period has started for Tanzania's October general elections, with incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Thursday introducing her party's parliamentary...
African Business, Postal Bodies Partner to Drive Digital Trade, Cross-border Logistics
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, August 29, 2025 (ENA) – The Pan African Postal Union (PAPU) and the East African Business Council (EABC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting digital trade, cross-border e-commerce, financial inclusion,...
African business and postal bodies partner to drive digital...
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, 29 August, 2025-- The Pan African Postal Union (PAPU) and the East African Business Council (EABC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting digital trade, cross-border e-commerce, financial inclusion, and...
Kenya ranked 94th globally in governance as Tanzania, Rwanda climb in new global index
TUKO
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August 27, 2025
Kenya recorded a poor showing in the latest Chandler Good Government Index, sliding to 94 out of 120 nations reviewed Tanzania and Rwanda gained ground in governance, while many African countries either declined or stagnated in their positions...