By Anthony John In Tanga City, where young people constitute a significant nearly 39% of the total population, the TangaYetu initiative has emerged as an absolutely crucial force for tangible progress. It has profoundly empowered young individuals through a dynamic range of strategic initiatives spanning skills development, robust entrepreneurship, essential digital literacy, and vital environmental conservation. Fadhili Sesia, Tanga’s…

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By Anthony John A prominent psychologist, educator, and counselor, Sadaka Gandi, affectionately known as Aunt Sadaka, brought her deep understanding of Tanga’s unique culture and its people to her crucial role as a member of the TangaYetu Steering Committee. Her unwavering passion for transforming communities was a driving force behind her profound involvement in TangaYetu Phase One, an initiative…

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TANGA, Tanzania – In an era of accelerating urban evolution, Tanga City is emerging as a beacon of transformative growth and youth-driven innovation, largely propelled by the ambitious TangaYetu initiative. This groundbreaking endeavor, passionately championed by local leadership and significantly supported by Fondation Botnar, embodies a bold vision: to mold Tanga into a truly “Smart City”—a sustainable, inclusive urban…

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🌍 From Paris to Tanga: A Passion for Community-Driven Change Morgan Egerton, a French-born program manager with a deep commitment to transformative development, is making waves in Tanga, Tanzania — quite literally. Driven by a belief in community-driven change, Morgan has become a key force behind the MAWIMBI Project , a groundbreaking initiative led by INNCO to strengthen Tanga’s…

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  Launched in 2019 with support from Switzerland’s Fondation Botnar, the TangaYetu initiative aims to improve the health, education, and economic prospects for Tanga’s youth. Coordinated by Patrick Waziri, its first phase (2019-2024) has seen numerous projects targeting mindset change, entrepreneurship, sustainable livelihoods in fishing and poultry, educational enhancements, and urban renewal. As TangaYetu transitions into its second phase,…

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Tanga’s Youth-Led Revolution: A Blueprint for Urban Transformation In just four short years, the TangaYetu Initiative, a powerful collaboration between the Botnar Foundation and Tanga City Council, has ignited a profound transformation in Tanga. By channelling the boundless energy of its youth, the initiative is redefining the city’s future, proving that young people can be the master architects of…

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Nakuru – Africa is not just emerging; it is surging. A continent vibrant with the world’s youngest population, expanding consumer markets, abundant natural resources, and a digitally fluent generation, Africa stands as arguably the most compelling investment frontier of the 21st century. Yet, transforming this immense potential into tangible prosperity demands more than capital alone. Navigating Africa’s richly diverse…

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By 100Africa.com News Desk NAIROBI, Kenya – A new report from 100Africa.com has highlighted the 30 African nations most reliant on food imports from outside the continent, revealing a sharp and unsustainable increase in foreign-sourced food spending that now threatens Africa’s economic resilience and food sovereignty. The findings, derived from a comprehensive review of trade data between 2020 and…

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Dodoma: In a fiery exchange on X on June 12-13, 2025, Tanzania’s Finance Minister, Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba, and opposition leader Zitto Kabwe clashed over a proposed withholding tax (WHT) on retained earnings. Nchemba defends the tax as an anti-avoidance measure to ensure tax equity, while Kabwe calls it what it is: blatant double taxation that will choke Tanzania’s economic…

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By Cege Wa Mahiga In the heartlands of East Africa—regions often hailed for their rich cultural heritage, spiritual devotion, and resilient communities—a dark cloud now looms over the sacred vocation of priesthood. In recent months, the brutal violence against Catholic priests in Kenya and Tanzania has not only shaken the conscience of these nations but pierced the very soul…

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