A Tanzanian film has been shortlisted for an Oscars award – ending the country’s two-decades wait for an entry in the awards. Vuta N’kuvute film – Swahili for tug of war – has been shortlisted in the 95th Oscars’ Best International Film category. Released in Swahili and with a majority black cast, the film tells the story of a…
THE United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Vodafone Foundation have committed 15 million US dollars (about 34.9bn/-), to expand maternal health emergency transportation systems in Tanzania. The funds are a direct response to President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s request for collaboration in expanding the programme, to ensure hospital transit for women across the country. The commitment was…
THE government has said efforts are being stepped up to expand the scope of business between Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar to enable traders and the general public from both sides to further enjoy the benefits of the Union. Deputy Minister for Investment, Industry and Trade Exaud Kigahe spoke of the government determination in Parliament on Monday when responding to…
THE government has said efforts are being stepped up to expand the scope of business between Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar to enable traders and the general public from both sides to further enjoy the benefits of the Union. Deputy Minister for Investment, Industry and Trade Exaud Kigahe spoke of the government determination in Parliament on Monday when responding to…
Three days ago, the EU Parliament adopted a resolution accusing of human rights violations, major environmental and climate risks posed by the execution of the EACOP project. Dar es Salaam. Whilst Tanzania stands to ensure the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is excused in respect to human rights, Uganda sees the European Parliament’s resolution against its construction, as…
Kenya’s economic situation deteriorated further as consumers woke up to a record increase in fuel and electricity prices in the same week that the nation’s new leader, President William Ruto, was sworn in. The record-high fuel surcharge comes at a time when the government and the International Monetary Fund have agreed to end the fuel subsidies that have been…
The Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project is an initiative of the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Kingdom of Morocco. The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd, Mele Kyari, on Thursday said the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project will create wealth, and improve the standard of living of countries with the African region. Mr Kyari said…
The Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project is an initiative of the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Kingdom of Morocco. The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd, Mele Kyari, on Thursday said the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project will create wealth, and improve the standard of living of countries with the African region. Mr Kyari said…
This is the first time in some regions like Dar es Salaam that fuel price hits Sh3000 per litre While subsidies introduced by the government earlier this year have helped to ensure that fuel in Tanzania is cheaper than in any other East African Community member state with the exception of DR Congo, experts have called for more sustainable…
This is the first time in some regions like Dar es Salaam that fuel price hits Sh3000 per litre While subsidies introduced by the government earlier this year have helped to ensure that fuel in Tanzania is cheaper than in any other East African Community member state with the exception of DR Congo, experts have called for more sustainable…