Tanzania vets all foreigners in fresh crackdown

Tanzania has launched a nationwide operation targeting foreigners living and working in the country illegally. This follows the ban on foreigners engaging in around 15 small-scale trades in July. According to officials, the crackdown will affect...

Cyprus Business Now: Eurobank, maritime, dual nationality investments

Eurobank Limited on Monday hosted a media gathering at its headquarters in Nicosia to provide updates on the recently completed merger between Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus. Chief executive officer of Eurobank Limited Michalis Louis, opened...

Political transitions in Africa and the mining sector: an outlook for the remainder of 2025 and 2026

Key takeaways Several major elections will take place across Africa in the remainder of 2025 and 2026. This includes elections in resource-rich states, with significant foreign investment in the mining sector. It is essential that mining companies...

Tanzania Disqualifies Opposition Candidate Mpina Again

Home Africa Tanzania Disqualifies Opposition Candidate Mpina Again The vote will also be held without leading opposition party CHADEMA, which was disqualified in April. Tanzania’s electoral commission said it had disqualified opposition...

A Defining Decade of African Tax Research

–Digging Deep Into The Same ATRN 10 Years Later By Danicius Kaihenneh Sengbeh* When the African Tax Research Network (ATRN) gathers in Cape Town from 16–18 September 2025 for its 10th Annual Congress, it will not only confront Africa’s pressing...

Man who studied economics in college sadly shares selling scraps for living

Nelson Kavishe, a young man from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is a frustrated man, as he has tried to look for a job to no avail The young man, who seemed haggard, shared his story candidly and talked about his goals and how his plans came down like a...

Why the end of cooked-up financial statements is in sight

​​​​​​Dar es Salaam. The falsification of financial statements by institutions and businesspeople may soon come to an end following the introduction of a new verification system by the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA). The system,...

Tanzania: Opposition presidential candidate Luhaga Mpina barred from running for second time

Tanzania's electoral commission on Monday said it had disqualified opposition presidential candidate Luhaga Mpina for the second time. Mpina leads the Alliance for Change and Transparency (ACT-Wazalendo), the country’s second largest opposition...

Tanzania braces for 12 EU envoys coming for agri-business mission 

MOSHI: A delegation of 12 European Union (EU) Ambassadors is set to visit Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro Region from 17 to 19 September 2025, in a mission aimed at deepening cooperation in agriculture and horticulture while marking five decades of...

Tanzania, Zimbabwe seek to deepen ties in trade, private sector investment

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA, and Zimbabwe have begun to explore business opportunities and strategies targeting to enhance economic cooperation in the areas of trade, investment, and private sector collaboration. Tanzanian envoy to Zimbabwe, Suzan...

Xiaomi enters Tanzanian market with launch of redmi 15c

Dar es Salaam. Chinese technology giant Xiaomi has made its entry into the Tanzanian market with the launch of its latest smartphone, the Redmi 15C, a move that underscores the country’s rising prominence as a hub for digital adoption in East...

Tanzania opposition presidential candidate banned from runnin

Tanzanian opposition presidential candidate Luhaga Mpina has been banned from running in next month's election for the second time, reversing a decision made last week approving his nomination. Tanzania's electoral commission said Monday it had...

Absa partners MEST to drive innovation in Africa Challenge 2025

Absa is proud to partner with the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) for the MEST Africa Challenge 2025, to champion African tech entrepreneurs striving to deliver technology driven solutions for an evolving continent....

Mulamwah speaks after Emilianah 'dumps' him, introduces new Tanzanian lover

Emilianah Mwikali, Mulamwah's bestie, announced her relationship status after rumours surfaced that she was romantically involved with him Hours later, Mulamwah also shared his relationship status, introducing a Tanzanian lady as his lover His...

Tanzania awards TZS 250m to energy efficiency innovators

Ten innovators have been awarded TZS 250 million ($1.7 million) in seed funding for their contributions to advancing energy efficiency solutions in Tanzania. The Ministry of Energy, the European Union (EU), and the United Nations Development...

Tanzania's Simbu grabs marathon gold in nail-biting photo finish

Alphonce Felix Simbu clinched gold in a dramatic photo finish Monday, edging German runner Amanal Petros to give Tanzania its first world marathon title. The 42.195-kilometer race came down to three-hundredths of a second, as Simbu surged past a...

Breaking Down Barriers: New Research Sheds Light on the Experiences of African Women Digital Entrepreneurs

Newswise — Newswise — African women entrepreneurs are playing an increasingly important role in shaping the continent’s digital and trade future. They are creating jobs, opening new markets, and driving innovation, but continue to face persistent...

Karura Forest and the Politics of Community-Based Conservation in Kenya

Karura Forest is a 1,041 hectare urban sanctuary located in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. It serves as one of the city’s largest remaining green spaces and sits in the northern part of the city, providing recreation and environmental services to...

Tanzania halts soda ash mining to save world’s Lesser Flamingos

Under a scorching northern Tanzanian sun, where volcanic hills rise above dazzling salt flats, Lake Natron stretches like a mirage across alkaline waters and ochre mud. To a casual visitor, it seems lifeless—its caustic, hyper-alkaline waters can...

Russia’s golden scholarship offer beckons Tanzanian students

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIAN students have been asked to grab the golden scholarship opportunity offered by the Russian government, whose application starts from today, September 15, 2025, to January 15, 2026. The call was made by the Director of the...