DRC overtakes Kenya, Uganda as Tanzania’s leading export market
WEB4 days ago — Others are Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan. BoT through its latest annual report (2022/2023 fiscal year) shows that in the last three fiscal years (2020/2021-2022/2023) the share of Tanzania’s exports to DRC increased to 4.4 percent from 3.7 percent while that to Kenya and Uganda declined to 4.1 percent …
Government urges compliance with procurement law and the use …
WEB5 days ago — The government has directed all public institutions to strictly comply with the Public Procurement Law and adopt the National e-Procurement System of Tanzania (NeST) to enhance efficiency and ensure value for money in public spending. Finance Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba said this when receiving the Public Procurement Authority’s annual ...
Samia speaks on Mtwara-Ruvuma railway project | The Citizen
WEB5 days ago — Songea. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced that her government is actively seeking funding for the Mtwara-Ruvuma Railway project following the completion of its feasibility study. This initiative aims to enhance the Mtwara Corridor, connecting Tanzania with Malawi and Mozambique, and support the African Continental Free Trade …
HESLB releases first batch of loan beneficiaries | The Citizen
WEB4 days ago — The Higher Education Students' Loans Board (HESLB) has announced the first batch of university students who were allocated with loans for 2024/25 academic year. According to the board’s executive director, Dr Bill Kiwia, the list contains 21,509 students who will receive loans worth Sh70.78 billion. The list, announced on Saturday, …
Zuchu cuts performance short after fans throw objects on stage
WEB2 days ago — Dar es Salaam. Bongo Flava sensation Zuhura Othman, popularly known as Zuchu, faced yet another disruptive incident during her performance at the Wasafi Festival in Mbeya on September 29, 2024. The WCB signee was forced to halt her set after a portion of the crowd began throwing objects at her mid-performance.
How UWT economic projects will strengthen CCM | The Citizen
WEB5 days ago — The CCM Women Wing (UWT) has unveiled several economic projects aimed at achieving self-reliance and strengthening the ruling party economic perspectives. UWT has also made significant registration of its members, which is a huge boost ahead of the 2024 local government polls and the 2025 General Election. The revelation was made …
Tanzania High Court frees man sentenced to 20 years for …
WEB4 days ago — Arusha. The Shinyanga Sub-Registry of the High Court of Tanzania has released Peter Ndekeja, who had been serving a 20-year prison sentence for possession of two full elephant tusks and seven pieces of ivory, valued at $30,000. The court overturned the conviction after identifying legal irregularities in the case.
Water shortages persist in Dar es Salaam despite government …
WEB3 days ago — Show plans. Dar es Salaam. Despite government efforts to ensure water access, residents in Dar es Salaam are raising alarms about ongoing water shortages. One of the initiatives, the construction of 197 boreholes revived in 2022 by Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa, was intended to enhance water availability, particularly during critical …
Tanzania orders gold dealers to reserve 20 percent for purchase by ...
WEB5 days ago — Tanzania's mining regulator has ordered all mining firms and traders exporting gold to allocate at least 20 percent of the commodity for sale to the central bank to bolster the bank's move to diversify its foreign reserves. The central Bank of Tanzania (BoT) began buying gold from local traders and miners in the last financial year that ended ...
Singida, Azam FC drop points as league gathers momentum
WEB3 days ago — What you need to know: Dar es Salaam. League leaders Singida Black Stars have dropped points for the first time in the ongoing Mainland Tanzania Premier League after a 1-1 draw against JKT Tanzania at the Liti Stadium in Singida. The draw is the first for Singida Black Stars this season, as they had won four consecutive matches previously.