Barrick Gold hailed as tax benchmark with $92m payment to Tanzania

Bulyanhulu. The government has praised Barrick Gold Corporation for its exceptional tax compliance, highlighting the company’s $92 million income tax payment in 2024 as a benchmark for the mining sector. Barrick, which operates in partnership with...

Makini presidential candidate pledges to make air travel affordable for all Tanzanians

Dar es Salaam. Demokrasia Makini presidential candidate, Mr Coaster Kibonde, has pledged to make air travel a normal and affordable means of transport for every Tanzanian if elected in the October 29 General Election. Speaking on October 12 in...

The bizarre history of internet outages

Disabling the internet is also a go-to method for government censorship, both for authoritarian governments and stable democracies. "It's a pretty massive problem," says Zach Rosson, a data analyst at Access Now, a digital rights advocacy group....

Veteran politician urges opposition to prepare, not protest

ARUSHA: Prominent political figure and veteran CCM member, Christopher ole Sendeka, has urged opposition parties in Tanzania to focus on preparing solid candidates and crafting coherent policies rather than looking for excuses when faced with...

‘Starting something is simple. Growing it is complex’: Deirdre Mortell on risk, resilience and the power of social innovation

It is a privilege and a thrill to win. A bit like riding a rollercoaster — exciting but also scary. I have dedicated my win to the Rethink Ireland team, who are an incredible bunch committed to supporting our awardees and donors to build a more...

New pact to boost Tanzania and Zimbabwe economic ties

Rutendo Nyeve,Victoria Falls Reporter The Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA) and the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening economic...

Tanzania shifts focus to regional markets as AGOA elapses

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIAN exporters to the United States have been advised to explore growing opportunities within Africa’s regional markets, following the expiry of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), even as hopes remain high that the...

Tanzania engages U.S over new visa bond requirement

Dar es Salaam. The Government of Tanzania has confirmed that it is engaging the United States through diplomatic channels following Washington’s decision to impose a visa bond requirement on Tanzanian nationals applying for short-term business and...

Marathon Man: DJs including Skream and ADMT back friend’s four-race charity challenge

Once known on the dance floor as Party Pat, Doncaster-born Patrick Holden was the kind of raver who’d outlast the DJ. From DC10 to Burning Man, his infectious energy made him a familiar face in the house music circuit – best mates with the likes...

Tanzania vs Zambia LIVE Score Updates: first few minutes without excitement (0-0) | 10/08/2025

We reach the 30th minute of the match while Kelvin Kapumbu recovers after receiving treatment on the pitch. The referee decides to caution Yahya Omary after he commits a hard foul on the Zambian player in the middle of the pitch. It is the first...

New digital system brings mobile parking payments to Zanzibar

Zanzibar. In a move to modernise parking fee collection and strengthen transparency, mobile financial services company Mixx has partnered with the Stone Town Conservation and Development Authority (STCDA) and Osaju Company Ltd to introduce a...

Mutharika appoints former Speaker Msowoya to head SADC observer mission for Tanzania’s polls

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-President Peter Mutharika has appointed former Speaker of Parliament, Richard Msowoya, as Head of Mission for the SADC Electoral Observer Mission (SEOM) to Tanzania. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Chaponda, has...

Pink pastries, prison bakes & purpose: October’s most meaningful bakery & snack launches

Key takeaways: October’s bakery and snack launches are turning pink for breast cancer awareness, driving donations through sweet limited editions. Brands like Bob’s Red Mill and Auntie Anne’s are using food to build community – tackling loneliness...

Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda top EAC performance in health insurance     

ARUSHA: TANZANIA, Kenya, and Rwanda have emerged as leading nations in the East African Community (EAC) in terms of the number of citizens enrolled in health insurance schemes. This development is seen as a significant step towards improving the...

Tanzania’s CRDB Bank secures US$200mn oversubscribed facility amid strong investor demand

The fourth round of CRDB’s syndicated loan received US$567mn in commitments from international lenders The list of global investors has grown from 17 in 2024 to 30 this year Tanzania’s CRDB Bank has secured a US$200mn facility after global lenders...

Tanzania calls for strict measures to curb mineral smuggling

DODOMA: The Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Minerals, Msafiri Mbibo, has stated that mineral smuggling poses a threat to the economy and national security, urging Tanzanians to cooperate fully in closing all loopholes that contribute...

Tanzanian gold exports surge to $4.3B

Tanzania’s gold exports rose to $4.3 billion in the year to August, 36% up on a year ago, according to the country’s central bank, as the precious metal surged to record highs. The price of gold topped $4,000 per ounce for the first time on...

Tanzanian legal drafters study UK system for legislative modernisation

Dar es Salaam. A team of Tanzanian legal drafters from the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Draftsman (OCPD) has embarked on a mission to modernise the country’s legislative drafting process, drawing inspiration from one of the world’s oldest...

Tanzanian law enforcement cautions against utilizing social media to disseminate false information

Tanzanian law enforcement authorities have issued warnings regarding the use of social media to spread misinformation following the circulation of a viral video in which an alleged military officer criticizes the government. This incident occurred...

Tanzanians warned of  Social Media news disrupting peace and harmony

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Chairman of the Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Memorial Institute, Paul Kimiti, has urged some leaders and politicians to exercise caution in using social media to safeguard the peace and cohesion of the nation. Speaking in a special...