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World Bank raises poverty line to $3: What it means for Tanzania’s economy
CNBC Africa
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July 8, 2025
In a bold move to address global poverty, the World Bank has revised the international poverty line from $2.15 to $3 per person per day. While this change aims to reflect increased living costs and a broader understanding of poverty, it presents...
Azania Bank's digital push earns it best financial exhibitor at DITF
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. Azania Bank’s strong focus on digital innovation has earned it top recognition at this year’s Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF), where it was named Best Exhibitor in the financial sector and second overall among all...
Chasing Migrations and Lions’ Roars: A Seven-Day Safari in Tanzania’s Wild Heart
Go World Travel Magazine - Colorado
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July 8, 2025
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. Photo by Partha Narasimhan, Unsplash Bordering eight countries and bordered by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, Tanzania is one of Africa’s most captivating destinations. It hosts some of the world’s most...
Shoulder to shoulder with Tanzanian schoolgirls
Sydney Anglicans
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July 8, 2025
At the heart of Abbotsleigh’s connection with Bunda Girls Secondary School in Tanzania, through Anglican Aid, is Helen Hoskins, an Abbotsleigh alumni who went on to become a missionary and founder of the school. Their partnership initiative is...
Policy rate cut sparks debate over economic logic
Daily News Tanzania
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July 8, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: A debate has emerged following the Bank of Tanzania’s (BoT) decision to cut its benchmark Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 25 basis points to 5.75 per cent, a move the central bank said was necessary to sustain economic momentum in the...
Tanzania cherishes Global Fund’s support against malaria, TB, HIV
Daily News Tanzania
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July 2, 2025
DODOMA: THE Global Fund has pledged its continuous support to Tanzania saying it will provide financial resources for the procurement of medicines and enhancement of health services delivery in the country. The aid is aimed at strengthening the...
Tanzania’s election commission names returning officers amid concerns
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a list of returning officers and assistant returning officers for all 184 local government authorities, as part of the implementation of the 2024 Presidential,...
Kenya: Successful energy wheeling trial with Ethiopia, Tanzania
ESI Africa
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July 8, 2025
Kenya has positioned itself as a central player in East Africa’s evolving electricity market, following the launch of a two-week wheeling trial transmitting electricity from Ethiopia to Tanzania via its national grid infrastructure. The trial,...
Exports from Kenya to Rwanda overtake Tanzania as regional trade heats up
CNBC Africa
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July 8, 2025
In an exciting development for East African economic dynamics, Kenya has overtaken Tanzania as Rwanda's leading partner in regional trade. This shift underscores the evolving bilateral relations between Kenya and Rwanda, two pivotal economies in...
River frog scales new heights on Tanzania's Kilimanjaro in r...
Modern Ghana
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Local guides in Tanzania have made an unexpected discovery on the icy heights of Kilimanjaro – a river frog spotted at over 4,000 metres altitude. While its spectacular leap to Africa's highest mountain reveals the potential of the continent's...
COLUMN: FINANCIAL MARKETS DIGEST. BoT cuts rates, signals stability
Daily News Tanzania
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July 8, 2025
THE Tanzanian capital markets staged a sharp recovery during the week ending July 4th, 2025, with equity turnover rising dramatically by 94.49 per cent to 27.13bn/-, up from the previous week’s 13.95bn/- . This increase came despite a decline in...
Barrick: Twiga partnership remains key to Tanzania’s growth
Mining Review
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July 8, 2025
Five years after its formation, the Twiga partnership between Barrick Mining Corporation and the government of Tanzania continues to deliver shared value and operational excellence. Since Barrick took operational control in 2019, it has injected...
Global Financing Shifts to Advance Prospects
Business Ghana
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As Africa moves to fully harness its coal and uranium resources for economic growth, major shifts in the global financing landscape in 2025 are set to unlock new opportunities across the continent. In June, international finance institution The...
Samia’s nuclear energy vision set to power economy
Daily News Tanzania
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July 8, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’S Deputy Prime Minister Dr Dotto Biteko said in Kigali, Rwanda, on 30 June that President Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed the Ministry of Energy to include nuclear power in the country’s national electricity grid. Dr...
Tanzania strikes gold in mining infrastructure, energy sectors
Daily News Tanzania
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July 2, 2025
DODOMA: MINING, infrastructure, energy, and livestock have been noted as the top-performing areas in Tanzania under the four-year presidency of Samia Suluhu Hassan. The notable growth in the four sectors is evidenced by increased revenue, improved...
Cyprus Minister in Dar to strengthen Tanzania-EU ties
Daily News Tanzania
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July 8, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, Dr. Constantinos Kombos, is expected to begin an official visit to Tanzania today, July 8, which will run until Thursday. He is visiting on behalf of the High Representative of the European...
Entertainment News | 7 Years of 'Dhadak': Ishaan Khatter Reflects with 'gratitude and Love'
Latestly
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July 20, 2025
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 20 (ANI): Shashank Khaitan's romantic drama 'Dhadak' completed seven years since its theatrical release. The film, an official Hindi adaptation of the acclaimed Marathi film 'Sairat', featured Ishaan Khatter and...
Call for political parties’ manifestos to align with Vision 2050 goals
Daily News Tanzania
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July 8, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Chairman of the Tanzania Editors Forum (TEF), Deodatus Balile, has emphasized the importance of political parties participating in this year’s General Election to ensure their manifestos align with the goals and strategic plans...
Entertainment News | Mehcad Brooks Exits Series 'Law & Order' After Three Seasons
Latestly
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July 20, 2025
Washington DC [US], July 20 (ANI): Actor Mehcad Brooks is departing NBC's 'Law & Order' after three seasons as Detective Jalen Shaw ahead of the venerable crime drama's upcoming 25th season, reported Deadline According to sources of Deadline, the...
COLUMN: THE CLIFF. Africa’s central banks: Imported easing, local pain
Daily News Tanzania
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July 8, 2025
AS the United States Federal Reserve edges closer to cutting interest rates, financial markets across the globe are preparing for a synchronised easing cycle. After over a year of monetary tightening aimed at cooling inflation, the tone has...