Dar es Salaam, 14 July 2016. A team of scientists from 13 African nations and beyond gathered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, this week to advance efforts to improve the health of Africans by reducing exposure to aflatoxins at the Second Aflatoxin Biocontrol Workers’ Network Workshop. The participants focused on progress made in rolling out Aflasafe, an effective and…
Commends sub-sector for championing equality Dar es Salaam, 14th July 2016: The micro-finance industry in Tanzania plays a big role in bringing equality to all citizens especially the disabled and less fortunate in the rural areas. Deputy Minister of State, Prime Ministers Office(persons with Disability) Hon. Dr. Abdallah Possi , MP, made the assertion when he opened a key two…
A directive should be given of who should bear the introduced 18% VAT on financial transactions Dar es salaam, July 5, 2016: Commercial banks remained confused yesterday over who (between them and their customers) should bear the 18% value added tax (VAT) on financial transactions, even as Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) sought to put down the uproar. This comes at…
By Eleuteri Mangi-MAELEZO Man is tormented by nature and instinct by being able to be creative in various issues in the areas of social, economic and political in development process. Innovation is a foundation which ensures the life human being respects the sense of peace, security, love and happiness among communities in order to achieve their respective goals as…
Fear of the future and the crisis of trust in society could make it difficult for economies and societies to cope with the impact of rapid technological change Diversity and inclusion and the skill of questioning are essential to innovation and successful collaboration Next year’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions will be held in Dalian, People’s Republic of…
For more information visit- http://www.nmbtz.com/ National Microfinance Bank Plc (NMB) is one of the largest commercial banks in Tanzania, providing banking services to individuals, small to medium sized corporate clients, as well as large businesses. It was established under the National Microfinance Bank Limited Incorporation Act of 1997, following the break-up of the old National Bank of Commerce, by…
Poverty reduction is one of IITA’s key performance indicators and the studies are part of efforts to track and document the Institute’s progress towards achieving its vision of lifting 11.6 million of population out from poverty by 2020 as spelt out in its refreshed strategy 28 June 2016, Dar es Salaam – Evidence from research have shown that IITA…
Digital Banking made easier, faster and safer for over 1 million clients across 8 markets June 9, 2016: Standard Chartered Bank (SC.com) is bringing its newest mobile and online banking platform to 1 million clients across 8 African markets, the most extensive digital rollout of its kind in Africa by an international bank. Supported by the Bank’s global-standard technology,…
TANZANIA was honoured as one of the recipients of the Goldman Environmental Prize, announced by the Goldman Environmental Foundation, which recognises individuals for sustained and significant efforts to protect and enhance the natural environment, often at great personal risk The winner of the 2016 Goldman Environmental Foundation Prize from Africa, Edward Loure, is a Tanzanian, who has led a…
What does Digital Culture have to do with Land Grabs? Chambi Chachage “We are dealing with a massive loss of habitat” – Saskia Sassen For the tenth time in a decade, global champions of digital culture have conferenced in Berlin. Known as Re: Publica, the conference “has grown from a cozy blogger meeting with 700 participants in 2007” into…