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Global Economic Confidence Edges Up, But Geopolitics Casts a Long Shadow as Top Risk in Q2 2025

July 29, 2025
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Accountant Confidence Sees Modest Rebound After Year-Long Dip New data from the Q2 2025 Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS), a joint report by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and IMA (Institute of Management Accountants), offers a comprehensive look into the evolving global economic landscape through the eyes of financial professionals. The survey, which gathered 420 responses between…

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EACLC Set to Launch on August 2, Transforming Tanzania’s Trade Landscape

July 28, 2025
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New East African Trade and Logistics Center Set to Transform Tanzania’s Economy Esther Mnyika Dar es Salaam, July 25, 2025 – Tanzania is on the cusp of a major economic transformation with the impending launch of the East African Community Logistics Center (EACLC). The grand opening, scheduled for August 2, will be graced by Her Excellency, President Dr. Samia…

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East Africa’s New Gold: Bee Venom Emerges as a Game-Changer for Rural Economies

July 27, 2025
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NAIROBI | KAMPALA | DAR ES SALAAM – A high-value apiculture revolution is quietly underway in East Africa. Bee venom—scientifically known as apitoxin—is fast becoming a promising economic alternative for beekeepers in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Once overlooked, this potent substance is now attracting global demand from the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, offering a new path for rural prosperity….

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Rethinking Kenya’s Education Future: 10 Bold Steps Proposed for a Better System- Dr. Irungu Kangata

July 27, 2025
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By Staff Writer Kenya’s education sector finds itself at a critical inflection point. A recent statement by Treasury Cabinet Secretary Noah Mbadi—admitting the government’s inability to fund free education programs—has reignited national debate. University unions are threatening strikes, citing withheld funding, downsizing, and unmet obligations. But amidst this tension, a powerful and pragmatic voice has emerged. ng’ata, Governor of…

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TANESCO MD Twange Orders On‑Time Completion of Tanzania–Zambia (TAZA) Power Project

July 24, 2025
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By Esther Mnyika IRINGA, July 23, 2025 — Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO) Managing Director Lazaro Twange today urged project managers to ensure the Tanzania–Zambia (TAZA) power interconnection is completed on schedule, emphasizing that professional oversight and adherence to contractual timelines are critical to delivering reliable electricity to communities. During a two-day inspection tour of the TAZA project…

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TBC, TAMISEMI and Education Ministry Unveil National Essay Contest to Commemorate 26 Years Since Mwalimu Nyerere’s Passing

July 24, 2025
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By Esther Mnyika, Dar es SalaamDAR ES SALAAM, July 22, 2025 — The Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC), in partnership with the President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (TAMISEMI) and the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, today launched a nationwide essay competition to mark the 26th anniversary of the passing of the nation’s founding father, Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere. Speaking at a press briefing…

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TCB Pledges Strong Support for Tanzania’s 2050 Development Vision, Eyeing Enhanced Financial Services

July 22, 2025
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Dodoma, Tanzania – Following the official launch of Tanzania’s National Development Vision 2050 by President Samia Suluhu Hassan in Dodoma, the Tanzania Commercial Bank (TCB) has swiftly pledged its full commitment to the ambitious plan. The vision aims to transform Tanzania into a modern, inclusive, and globally competitive economy, with a target GDP of USD 1 trillion and an…

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Tanzania’s Agricultural Transformation: AGCOT’s Journey & the Power of Partnerships | Featuring Tulalumba “Tullah” Mloge

July 21, 2025
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🌾 In this insightful video, Tanzanian agricultural expert Tulalumba “Tullah” Mloge shares his remarkable journey and extensive experience in shaping Tanzania’s agricultural sector. Born in the Njombe region, his passion for agriculture was ignited early by his veterinarian father and nurtured through education in Germany, where he specialised in agricultural economics and international business. 🌍 Returning Home to Drive…

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Why the 2024 TSSI Soybean Demonstration Report Matters—For Tanzania and the World

July 18, 2025
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Title of Report: Demonstrating Agronomic Practices to Farmers to Increase Soybean Yield – 2024By: Tanzania Sustainable Soybean Initiative (TSSI) 🧭 A Turning Point for Tanzanian Agriculture In July 2024, the Tanzania Sustainable Soybean Initiative (TSSI) released a landmark field report detailing the outcomes of 134 demonstration plots across seven key agricultural regions. The objective was clear: to show that…

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