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Zimbabwe now 5th largest economy in Sadc
Zimbabwe has become the fifth-largest economy in Southern Africa following a major upward revision of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), reflecting the inclusion of previously unrecorded economic activities—particularly those in the informal sector...

How Tanzania can create more dollar billionaires
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is being urged to adopt deliberate economic policies to create dollar billionaires and strengthen its international economic influence. According to a new wealth report, the country has only one dollar billionaire and a...
EU lauds Tanzania as beacon of peace
DAR ES SALAAM: THE European Union (EU) has praised Tanzania for maintaining its status as a beacon of peace in the Eastern African region, while wishing the country a smooth and fair electoral process in the upcoming General Election to...

Tanzania declares sugar a strategic crop, expands agricultural investments to boost food self-sufficiency
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
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...

Summer off to a great start at Havre-Hill County Library
Press release Summer Reading Programs are off to a great start in the Hi-Line area. The local library staff have developed multiple ways for everyone to participate in the 2025 Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP). The 2025 theme “Color Our...

Morocco ranks 2nd in Africa for political party activity, says African Exponent
A new ranking by The African Exponent, a platform specializing in economic analysis and rankings, placed Morocco second among the top 10 African countries with the most active political parties. Morocco scored 5.68 points, reflecting a dynamic...

Mobile-First Innovation and Cultural Strategy Drive SBC Summit 2025’s Focus on Africa
Reading Time: 3 minutes As part of its Emerging Markets conference focus, SBC Summit 2025 will shine a spotlight on Africa’s booming gambling ecosystem, offering stakeholders targeted insights and real-world strategies for growth in the region....

Petrol queues back, Nocma sees stability by weekend
Fuel queues, more pronounced with petrol scarcity, have resurfaced in some parts of the country but National Oil Company of Malawi (Nocma) has assured that supply will normalise by weekend. The Nation spot-checks established that scores of fuel...

Where to Watch Bahrain National Cricket Team vs Tanzania National Cricket Team Live Streaming Online? Get BRN vs TAN Malawi Quadrangular T20I Series 2025 Free Live Telecast on TV Details
The ninth match of the ongoing Malawi Quadrangular T20I Series 2025 will see the Bahrain National Cricket Team take on the Tanzania National Cricket Team. The BRN vs TAN T20I match will be played at the TCA Oval in Blantyre, Malawi, and will start...

How a Tanzanian startup is moving over $1 billion to Africa and Asia
Oftentimes, ideas are born to address challenges. What were the early challenges you faced, and what opportunity did you see in the market? I began building NALA in 2017. It wasn’t a smooth ride, I built, failed, rebuilt, and failed again. In...
Banks still stuck in traditional models
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...
CHAN 2024 opportunity to elevate Kiswahili –Govt
DODOMA: ACTING Director of Information Services (MAELEZO), Rodney Thadeus, has said that the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) presents a valuable opportunity for Tanzania to promote the Kiswahili language to visiting teams,...

Simply the best
Botswana named top safari destination 4th year running For the fourth year running, Botswana has been named Africa’s best safari destination by SafariBookings.com as the country continues to shine on the global tourism map. Comparing 14, 285...

Over $3 million awarded to U of L research projects
“From brain plasticity and the mechanism of low-dose radiation to supporting newcomers through mentoring, these grants illustrate the diversity of research being done at the University of Lethbridge,” says McMartin. “This funding not only helps...

Kombos meets Tanzanian foreign minister on EU’s behalf
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Wednesday held a meeting with Tanzanian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo. Kombos attended the meeting on behalf of the European Union’s foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas, with Cyprus’ foreign ministry...

Like in Construction Projects, Let’s Also “plan strategies” to Grow God’s Kingdom: Catholic Bishop in Tanzania
“What strategies are we putting in place to grow the nation of the Almighty God?” he posed, and continued, “You live next to a neighbour who does not pray, what have you done to help them realize that responsibility? They aren’t baptized and...
NMB supports sustainable farming via exhibition
DODOMA: NMB Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable agriculture and rural development by deepening its support for NaneNane, the country’s premier agricultural exhibition celebrating the vital role of farmers. This renewed engagement...
One nation, one peace, one legacy
TANZANIA: IN the hustle and bustle of daily life, it is easy to forget the simple yet powerful words of our founding father, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, who championed peace and unity as the cornerstones of a prosperous Tanzania. Let us face it: life...

Standard Bank Hosts Key Conference on Unlocking Africa’s Economic Potential Amid Trade Challenges
Standard Bank’s Business and Commercial Banking division is set to host a pivotal two-day conference on July 10–11, focusing on unlocking Africa’s economic potential. The event comes at a critical juncture, as rising global trade...