Competitiveness gap widening among European countries

Geneva, Switzerland, 5 September 2012 – Switzerland, for the fourth consecutive year, tops the overall rankings in The Global Competitiveness Report 2012-2013, released today by the World Economic Forum. Singapore remains in second position and Finland in third position, overtaking Sweden (4th). These and other Northern and Western European countries dominate the top 10 with the Netherlands (5th), Germany…

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Bharti Airtel and Sanlam cooperate for distribution of financial products in Africa

NAIROBI, Kenya, September 4, 2012/ — Bharti Airtel (http://www.airtel.com) , a leading telecommunications company with operations in 17 countries across Africa, has announced that it has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with leading South African financial services group, Sanlam, for the distribution of insurance and health funding products. This agreement covers seven African countries, on a non- exclusive…

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Start your business, Make Your Dreams Come True. Register for a 2-day practical course

Dar es Salaam: Register today for a practical course designed for the entrepreneur who wants to start a business. 10 sessions in 2 days cover the most important topics that will make one ready to start. < > Call+255769801067 email pendo@pamoma.co.tz or anthony@pamoma.co.tz < > and get a registration form. < > You can also register at http://pamoma.co.tz/surveys/index.php/899312/lang-en <...

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RootsYR Tanzania at 6

Corporate companies stand a better chance to excel in their businesses if they effective utilize the media to advertise their products and services. Speaking during the 6th Birthday of RootsYR held at Dar es Salaam recently, the company Managing Director (MD) Denise Rosiello said companies need to create brands by reaching the consumer through specific medium by advertising in…

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Tanzania study reveals farmer-led irrigation schemes could transform food security in sub-Saharan Af

*STOCKHOLM (29 AUGUST 2012)—*As food prices escalate globally due to the failed monsoon season in Asia and the “super drought” in the US, a new study finds that small-scale irrigation schemes can protect millions of farmers from food insecurity and climate risks in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR consortium research center,…

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Treasury bills, securities now to be sold online in Tanzania

* * By Veronica Kazimoto – MAELEZO**** Dar es Salaam**** 31/08/2012.**** ** ** THE GOVERNOR of Bank of Tanzania Prof. Benno Ndullu has launched the enhanced Government Securities System (GSS) embedded with a book entry system so as to increase efficiency in the Government Securities auctions and Central Depository Operations.**** ** ** Prof. Ndullu has said that this Government…

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Implications of tariff and non-tariff barriers on the livelihood of small-scale farmers

Public Private Dialogue : “Implications of tariff and non-tariff barriers on the livelihood of small-scale farmers”. The first Markets-PAN Private Public Dialogue (PPD) to discuss ‘Implications of tariff and non-tariff barriers on the livelihood of small-scale farmers’ will be held in Morogoro from Thursday 30th to Friday 31st August, 2012. A number of representations from all over the country…

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Tanzania to host international green revolution meet

*Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (23 August, 2012)* – Tanzania’s Minster of Agriculture, Food and Cooperatives the Honorable Christopher Chiza and President of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) Jane Karuku today announced that Tanzania will host the *African Green Revolution Forum* (AGRF) from September 26 to 28, 2012. The meeting is the next milestone in developing…

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AGRA president for Tanzania first official visit

*To meet government officials, civil society, diplomats Dar es Salaam (21, 08, 2012/ 09:00am) The recently appointed President of Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) Ms. Jane Karuku is making her maiden visit to Tanzania in her official capacity this Wednesday (22nd 08 2012). Like many other leaders, Ms Karuku, believes smallholder farmers – in Tanzania and…

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