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(Hello Africa) China Day at Tanzania's largest trade fair underscores innovation, collaboration
California Telegraph
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The 49th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair marked a significant milestone on Sunday with the celebration of China Day, spotlighting the expanding economic and cultural partnership between China and Tanzania, according to a Tanzanian official....
Biteko: Cooperatives vital for economic growth
Daily News Tanzania
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July 7, 2025
DODOMA: DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Dr Doto Biteko, has affirmed that cooperative societies are key instruments in uniting citizens and driving economic development. Dr Biteko made the statement over the weekend during the...
Tanzania declares sugar a strategic crop, expands agricultural investments to boost food self-sufficiency
Food Business Africa Magazine
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June 30, 2025
TANZANIA – Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced that sugar is now considered a strategic crop, with the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) authorized to procure and store the commodity during periods of shortage. This move is...
Tanzania’s new PTS framework set to revolutionise research communication
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. A new research communication framework developed in Tanzania is poised to transform how researchers disseminate their work, helping bridge the gap between academic findings and real-world impact. Science communication specialist and...
Banyana Banyana off to positive Wafcon start after beating Ghana
Daily Maverick
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July 7, 2025
Banyana Banyana shook off the negativity which had besieged the build-up to their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) title defence when they beat Ghana 2-0 in their opening game at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco, on Monday. Linda...
Analysts commend Tanzania for rise in global peace index ranking
Daily News Tanzania
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July 7, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA has been praised by analysts for emerging as the most peaceful country in the East African Community (EAC), according to the newly released Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025 report. However, they also believe the country...
Technological, innovative products heighten the 49th Sabasaba Fair
Daily News Tanzania
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July 7, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: THE 49th edition of Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair has gone the extra mile, with new technologies, innovative products, quality services, and rare investment commanding the run. The ongoing DITF Fair will be officially...
How Nuru represents Tanzanian culture in Europe through music
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. Among the rare Tanzanian artists thriving in Europe, Ms Nuru the Light has carved a unique niche by appealing seamlessly to both Tanzanian and European audiences. Fluent in Swedish, Kiswahili and English, she has been a beacon for...
Feature: How Kiswahili is building a cultural bridge between China, Tanzania
The Malaysian Star
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July 7, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM, July 7 (Xinhua) -- On a quiet morning, inside a sunlit classroom at the Confucius Institute at the University of Dar es Salaam, a group of Chinese teachers was reciting Kiswahili greetings. "Habari za asubuhi," one said, smiling....
DESMI reinforces commitment to sustainability, local talent in Tanzania
Daily News Tanzania
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July 7, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM : DESMI Africa, a subsidiary of the global oil spill response equipment manufacturer DESMI Ro-Clean based in Odense, Denmark, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable development, local talent empowerment, and improved service...
Urban trends spark Tanzania’s beer shift
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s beer market is undergoing a quiet but notable transformation as urban consumers, particularly millennials and Generation Z, increasingly gravitate towards lighter, less bitter beers. The trend is reshaping product...
VP to open major NGO conference in Dodoma
Daily News Tanzania
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July 7, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Vice-President Dr Philip Mpango is expected to officiate the 5th Conference of the National Council of Non-Governmental Organisations (NaCoNGO), scheduled to take place in Dodoma City from August 11th to 13th this year. The...
Banks still stuck in traditional models
Daily News Tanzania
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June 30, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: MANY banks in Tanzania continue to rely on outdated financial models, limiting their ability to support green investments, stakeholders warned at the Green Finance Forum. The CEO Roundtable of Tanzania (CEOrt) Executive Director, Ms...
CCECC: Powering Malawi’s Infrastructure Boom with Excellence and Innovation
Nyasa Times
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July 7, 2025
The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) Malawi Ltd. is rapidly transforming the country’s infrastructure landscape—winning national recognition and public praise for its impactful, high-quality work. Recently crowned Malawi’s...
What World Bank’s higher poverty threshold means
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. The World Bank has introduced a new global poverty threshold, raising the international poverty line from $2.15 to $3 per person per day. In local terms, the new benchmark translates to approximately Sh7,835 per person per day, or...
Black Queens kick start WAFCON 2024 campaign against South Africa today
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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July 7, 2025
By: Kwame Bediako The Black Queens of Ghana will kick off their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 campaign today, July 7, at exactly 3:30 pm GMT against defending champions South Africa at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco. This...
TANZANIA PROPOSES MANDATORY $44 TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR FOREIGN VISITORS
Tourism Review
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Tanzania's upcoming 2025/2026 budget includes a plan to introduce a $44 mandatory travel insurance fee for every non-resident foreigner entering Tanzania, no matter the reason for their trip. This proposition, similar to what Zanzibar already has,...
WAFCON: Nigeria start campaign with convincing win over Tunisia
ESPN Africa
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July 7, 2025
Leonard Solms CloseJack of all sporting trades. Author of my 11-year-old self's fantasy story about his road to FIFA World Cup glory. Perfecting the art of writing about people who do what I said I was going to do. Jul 7, 2025, 06:47 AM Nigeria...
National livestock jab drive starts in Ngorongoro
Daily News Tanzania
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July 7, 2025
NGORONGORO: THE government has launched a national livestock vaccination programme in Ngorongoro, Arusha Region, a key step in its five-year strategy to safeguard animal health across the country. The initiative, led by Minister for Livestock and...
Tanzania reaffirms commitment to fight sickle cell disease
Daily News Tanzania
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June 30, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: THE government has reiterated its strong commitment to combating sickle cell disease (SCD) through strategic partnerships with both local and international stakeholders. The pledge was made during the official launch of the Africa...