DODOMA, TANZANIA – A key government official has called on Tanzania’s Deposit Insurance Board (DIB) to intensify its public education efforts, emphasising that a greater understanding of its role is crucial for building public trust and boosting the use of banking services. The call came from the Singida District Commissioner, Godwin Gondwe, during a visit to the DIB’s exhibition…
Esther Mnyika, DAR ES SALAAM – August 4, 2025 – In a decisive move to enhance transparency and accountability, the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) has launched a secure, confidential whistleblower portal aimed at curbing corruption, infrastructure sabotage, and internal malpractice. Announcing the development in Dar es Salaam, Ms. Irene Gowele, Acting Director of Communications and Customer Services at…
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA — The Purpose & Leadership Forum (PLF), a prominent program for marketplace leaders, is set to begin its twenty-third season on September 13, 2025, in Dar es Salaam. Organised by Kingdom Business Solutions (KBS), the forum is celebrating its tenth anniversary, marking a decade of equipping professionals to integrate faith-based principles into their work. The…
Dar es Salaam Tanzania’s carbon market is at a pivotal moment, with great potential for growth tempered by persistent regulatory and procedural challenges. A recent report, “Tanzania’s Carbon Market in 2025,” reveals a market that, while growing, has yet to realize its full potential compared to regional peers. The market’s foundation was laid in 2008 with the issuance of…
DAR ES SALAAM – President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan has officially launched the East African Community Logistics Centre (EACLC) in Ubungo, Dar es Salaam, emphasising that the project will establish Tanzania as a key business hub for the entire African continent. Speaking today, August 1, 2025, during the inauguration, President Samia stated that the centre is a crucial step…
Zanzibar Minister Praises BoT, DIB for Handling FBME Liquidation Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Dr. Saada Mkuya Salum, Zanzibar’s Minister of State, Finance, and Planning, has commended the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) and the Deposit Insurance Board (DIB) for their efforts in mitigating the impact on former customers of FBME Bank, which was closed in 2017. Speaking yesterday, July…
100africa.com Correspodent In the dynamic and often complex landscape of African socio-economic development, a few individuals emerge as transformative forces—applying intellect, passion, and purpose to shape a better future. Among these luminaries stands Dr. Jane Mpapalika, a distinguished economist and Senior Researcher at REPOA, Tanzania’s leading public policy think tank. For over a decade, Dr. Mpapalika has been a…
By Esther Mnyika, Dar es Salaam President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan is set to officially open the East African Commerce and Logistics Centre (EACLC) in Ubungo, Dar es Salaam, on August 1st of this year. This new hub, boasting over 2000 shops and occupying 75,000 square meters, is anticipated to significantly boost economic growth through trade and increase revenue,…
By Esther Mnyika, Dar es Salaam Vice President Dr. Philip Mpango has commended the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) and its experts for developing the Integrated Core Banking System (iCBS), a system meeting international standards yet developed at a significantly lower cost compared to international market prices. Speaking today, July 30, 2025, in Dar es Salaam during the official launch…
NAIROBI, Kenya – In just under three months, Nairobi will play host to a significant gathering of East African and international stakeholders at the East African Business and Investment Summit & Expo 2025. Set for October 16th and 17th, this event aims to put the private sector at the forefront of regional integration, with a keen eye on boosting…